Tenants not cooperating

[Lori Goldsmith]

Hi BP Community,

Took a listing to sell a property where the tenants have 3 months left until their lease is up. My sellers offered them first right to purchase the property. They cannot afford it, we put it on the market, will be in the MLS this week (after pictures are taken on Thursday) and a sign in front with "do not disturb occupants" rider. Done everything by the book. We advertised we need a minimum of 24 hours notice for showings. I have been kind and respectful.

In my 22 years in Real Estate, I have only dealt with this situation one time and it went well, but unfortunately tenant already being difficult by making me wait 8 days to get in and take photos.

I come from "You attract more bees with honey" train of thought but I might need a different approach.

Looking for investors point of view on this one. How do you deal with tenants that might be difficult during the sale process? 

Thank you 

Lori