@ Bill, Do you recommend me putting it into a revocable trust prior to minimize the risk of DOS?

Any financing agreement can not be assigned to another borrower without consent of the lender.

The assumption is that the credit is pulled with consent and in conjunction with an application.  

I had to have something to work towards and if I just kept pushing myself and not quit I can see that good things are starting to happen.Biggest Advice to NEWBIES: Do not try to sell other people's deals without their express knowledge and consent.

It's no deal, but you have another issue, you can't agree to a financing contract and assign it to a buyer without the seller's consent, they have the right and obligation to underwrite that borrower before it closes.

If they released your money to you without the sellers consent, they then become a target for the seller.  

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You could negotiate with the superior lien holder by contacting the previous owner and have them sign a consent form.

The relationship from Orange County Title to Landsafe sounds like it is simply escrow agent to title agent, perhaps the comment from the listing agent is simply incorrect.It is true the escrow agent can not just simply send you your money back without the consent of the seller.

I bet he could address this issue....IMO, A buyer's agent will certainly owe you more attention and duty, but they may not be allowed to pass on information about the sellers motivations with respect to price, unless consent is given or it's made public.