I think it is basically as you describe with variance for everyone's personal criteria and perception.  

Their immediate perception of you counts too.

I do have a purchase contract, as well as an authorization release for her lender.I guess I am just worried about her perception of signing the deed, without getting her payout yet.Can the deed be recorded and held open?  

No Cordell, you can't double contract, you can't tell someone you're going to auction real estate without a license, while you mentioned only one ethical issue of the perception of agency and equity, I don't really buy it as you still posted it.

I'd like to change the perception of West Virginia to the out State masses. . .especially the business community.  

Everyone has a different perception.

I think (and this is just a perception) that many investors think in absolute terms.

Yes, the check was good, just not used, the perception of a cash quick close will motivate a seller..... :)

No gold stashes to fall back on and really no way to build one fast enough to be useful.I have concluded there is not a damn thing that can be said to anyone to change the way they think about things, what they say, how they say it or their perceptions and attitudes.

The 70% rule will provide a different number depending on the buyer's perception of ARV.