Also, it'll be easier to get through the growing pains of switching over while you're still small. 

Obviously, the key is in the psychology of them verbally agreeing to do something you have asked them to do.

Go on to Amazon and get the audiobook for The Rational Male by Rollo Tomassi for insights on the psychology of intergender dynamics.

@John Franczyk Yes, New York is painfully slow. 

@Wes BlackwellThanks for the replies to everyone.A bit more about me and my current state, unfortunately I am going through a divorce (we were married through her tradition which means not legally yet the pain is the same) that being said; I do understand your points Wes.

I do commercial but for residential what I saw on the last down cycle was this.Those landlords that had the most expensive rentals felt the pain first.

For me as a potential renter it sounds like a pain in the arse.

There will be pain and suffering for those who go first.

They don't update listing statuses, we as buyer's agents still have to do some of the agency disclosure paperwork with the seller and estimated net sheets required by our RE commission - so frankly they're a pain in the rear. 

It depends on your local rules but splitting a parcel can be a major pain and the locality might not even allow it due to zoning or setbacks or lot size restrictions.