MLS, Made an offer I couldn't refuse How did you finance this deal?

Can you dig into a little more on the novation, why did the seller pick that strategy say over a cash offer?

INstead of just saying "no" we asked them to check with their credit card company if they offer travel insurance yada yada.. we got a 5 star review form them without giving a refund.

If they are relatively the same but offer a front desk etc maybe they are superior. 

Many agents offer a temporary agreement (Zillow uses 7 days) for a few showings or a single property, so you can test the relationship without a long-term commitment.

See what other controls they offer.  

Neighborhood revitalization projects, major corporate investments, and an influx of small businesses were all happening at a pace that made it clear the city is on an upward trajectory.From an investor’s perspective, Detroit offers a unique combination of affordability and opportunity.

Has anyone made a low offer?

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And if you base an offer price on that, you'll likely have an extremely difficult time getting any traction.