If you think that the agent told the seller to try to get out of the contract so she could list it I would put in a formal complaint.If you want the deal I would (or have your attorney) get in touch with her Broker and inform him/her that you already have a contract on the property and this agent relisted it and presumably has a new buyer for it.  

The current owner didn't use a formal walk through check list, but said he looked for clean when tenants vacated. 

The current owner didn't use a formal walk through check list, but said he looked for clean when tenants vacated. 

Foreclose by a lender in VA is non judicial (no court case).  

Or formal training. 

Because, closing costs imply a formal closing with a closing attorney.

It's just the casual conversation, networking and deal making part with no formal agenda, speaker or sales. 

Advantages are that its typically simpler and can be faster than a formal probate, however it still requires noticing DHCS (Medi-Cal) and other creditors, so from a practical standpoint will require six (6) month for your seller to get thru court.

It's a valuable asset you will have the rest of your life.A formal education will also teach you how to think differently. 

How do you form all these relationships?