I also started an education company with a full development course using my 10,000 hours of expertise to teach others how to be local developers in their community. 

He gave me some options, but yes I would say that I should trust and rely more on his expertise. 

Leveraging Mike's local market expertise, we secured the property for $200,000.

And for sure sellers should basically never do them unless they are going to lose the property and they will get some equity by doing it and their credit is already trashed.. this was the model that i ran for all my sub 2 when foreclosure rescue sub 2 was legal in OR and WA. big times laws now..

Leveraging Seth's local market expertise, we secured the property for $205,000.

OP-I'm not gonna speculate on the quotes as the extent of the contamination is unknown and not my area of expertise anyway.If you'd like 2nd opinion, DM me for contractors.

Leveraging Ryan's local market expertise, we secured the property for $165,000.

The appreciation models only 3%-4% for SSF which is normal for 1 mil avg houses.Do not do ADU stuffs.

Leveraging Seth's local market expertise, we secured the property for $275,000.

Leveraging John’s local market expertise, we secured the property for $142,000.