Made an offer but had a seller unwilling to negotiate a single dollar of the list price.

I did it unwillingly and it ended very bad court everything I won but it was resources I didn’t and shouldn’t have had to use.

Typical distressed sellers are because house is rental grade finishes, long DOM on MLS and unable to sell, or tired/unwilling landlord.Low money down.

If your agent doesn't understand how this works, I'd have them go to the listing agent and ask them exactly what's happening here.If the second lienholder does have this right and you're unwilling to pay the higher price I'd just tell them "no".

We had a 2 day clause of no EM or OM with the initial offer, and they seemed to neglect or are unwilling to make that concession.

If they are unwilling to buy in a benign economy, there is no way in heck they will buy when the economy is a wreck. 

If they are unwilling to complete the form, that can be used as evidence against them later on.

You made a verbal offer to extend the lease you sent over to sign, if they are unwilling to sign the new lease they are under no obligation to do so but you don't have to modify the lease if you don't want to. 

Also appreciate your time and response - but I assure you I'm not easily discouraged or unwilling to put in the time.

As I'm helping her dig into the details it's becoming a more complicated situation since the original lender was acquired by Citi who has so far been unwilling to help.