Aside from a recent rise in white collar jobs over the past 5 years or so, the professional sports teams have proven themselves time and time again, especially this year.

I understand I would be taking a gamble by spending the extra money for some items now with the risk being I may not be successful at re-zoning.

If it's just taking a flyer on a deal with funds you can't afford to lose, because you hope the property will go up, that's just gambling.  

Real Estate is a team sport. 

I hate to lose more cash but it may be good "gamble" at this point.I've had 5-6 showings but no bites.  

REI is a full-contact sport.  

Sharad - this is what it takes to succeed in this sport.  

Overall, it looks like you are answering your own question throughout your post ie. you recognise that it appears to be quite a gamble, not REALLY what you want!

It sounds like your ready to just get it over with though, and I know most highly successful people believe in settlements instead of gambling at trial.

Include a $1 scratch off lottery ticket and say "thanks for not gambling with your home purchase"This will stick in their mind better than a simple thanks for your business card.Congrats on the sale!