No emotions, look at the numbers and the other facts.

You might call that agent's broker to ask about a better contract, I'd bet a multi is available through the Board of Realtors, if that broker doesn't usually have such business he may not stock 500 copies for the agents.I agree with Ned, begin with a basic meeting of the minds with the seller before sinking money into deeper negotiations and due diligence.$2500 may be steep for a boilerplate contract, but if he's representing you, doing the contract and taking you to closing (not closing but getting you there) that's cheap.

And sadly, the disappointing end-of-the-story is that raw emotions killed the deal - the disgruntled partner, not the villified banks.

On the other hand, some say that since the wife usually makes the final purchase decision, she is only going to be emotionally engaged if it is staged well, or at least, is COMPLETE.

The local economy stayed afloat from a large British Petroleum refinery project, staying off some of the deeper affects of the crash.

Generally, as an agent we like to keep the principals apart, just due to emotional, personal issues, etc. getting in the way.

The foundation is Ok because it's deeper, presumably on "real" ground.

It is priced based upon emotions not actual business.

At the end of the day you can use emotional decisions or factual and logical/financing methods to determine if you should sell or not because it involves all of the above.

Ha, I almost bought my childhood home, then I realized I was being emotional more than I should be and passed on it.