Strategies used to prevent your deal from being stolen by buyer

[Troy Michaels]

what are some strategies being used to prevent your buyer from stealing your deal. (waiting out or failing to close and stealing your deal).

[Ryan Webber]

I've only had one person back out on me after signing a contract and giving $1000 non-refundable earnest money. I always require that they pay the earnest money to me directly and my contract is very specific that it is non-refundable.

Always get earnest money, $1,000 minimum, and you won't have this problem.

If they're waiting you out to steal your deal then go to work and get it sold to somebody else.