Maybe their buddy will hound them for clues as to the strongest bid and they'll play a game of "hot or cold" with the numbers so the selling agent doesn't have to feel ethically compromised.

@Steven DAmbra Most of the agents here will overhype the value of an agent "watching your back" etc. etc. in the end 90% of them just want to close a deal and make a commission, they will not try to save you more money (or any) if it might compromise the deal (commission) in their eyes. 

Maybe their buddy will hound them for clues as to the strongest bid and they'll play a game of "hot or cold" with the numbers so the selling agent doesn't have to feel ethically compromised.

If you can't prove negligence or abuse, then you shouldn't charge them for it.Ask the tenant to compromise.

This is a compromise that works out for both parties.Best of luck to you in July, Virginia has not been kind to landlords during this period of time.

One house like this popped up 3 weeks ago, and we got it in Escrow, but then the seller got cold feet and backed out (they had a contingency to find a new home).I have been looking for a while now... and I do not want to compromise on anything I'm looking for, because when I look at the comps I'm seeing that my budget is enough and because I may need to live in this house for many years (especially since the market may take a down turn).. but at the same time, I'm hoping to find a way to get access to more properties and not have to wait 2-3 weeks for a potential candidate to appear on the MLS. 

Usually though, a compromise is reached.

I find lake forest to be the perfect compromise relative to location, amenities, etc. most of our social life is in Irvine too, so just off Alton or Bake will keep us close to “comfort” yet allow us to own, not “kill” the bank and hopefully, grow some leveraged equity in our home. 

That could be a nice compromise. 

The compromise was much shallower talent pools.