of course that's up to the seller to require it.u could do deals where you put no money down, place a contingency in it that lets you off the hook if you are unable to find a buyer - no foul no harm, if the seller is okay with a 30day option.you might market it as being a better value for them because you'll focus all your efforts on their house whereas a realtor who's going to make money from them (rather than you making it from the buyer) and the realtor is focused on a 100 properties - not particularly yours.

as long as there is no smell...

No foul and no crime if the cash back happens with the lender's blessing.John Corey

This smells sushi...Regards,Scott Miller

So why does my water smell like ****?

I had an entire room cry foul when I described my late fee program in Massachusetts, claiming I violated the law and that late fees were not allowed; a few seconds later on my PDA, I downloaded the specific statute the allowed precisely what I did.

I wouldn't live there personally :wink: The house smells a bit funky from the old carpets and whatnot, but what makes a house not-liveable?

You really have to pick your battles with the assessor's office.

After thinking about it she agreed it was cheap enough to not have to smell all that dogs**t.Mowing lawn- $60.00.

Pick your battle wisely.