I've been in situations where it cost me money, but it was worth the business relationship and reputation. 

One client looked at renovation loan, then just bought with 20% down, and after closing financed RTA cabinets, flooring, etc. on 2-year no interest loans, purchased custom windows direct from manufacturer, has licensed electrician and plumber helping him outside their job on weekends for much reduced rate, etc. 

I am assuming that if Seller does not Consent, then the Contract is still valid and forces Kevin to purchase the property under Contract.If that's the case, then Kevin's Attorney can re-negotiate a date where both parties can agree to Cancel if Marketable Title is not delivered AND that EM be moved to a new Escrow, such as a big and reputable Title Company as @Jay Hinrichs suggested.

Ultimately went with American Classic but you could always bid between the two.For plumbing I just met a local Master Plumber randomly the other day and decided to save his info just on how he carried himself and the multiple years he's been in the business but still being young.

I think you will find that if you start backing out of contracts regularly, that you're going to build a reputation for yourself that you'd rather not have.

I have a couple rental properties and I'm starting to grow and get a reputation. 

Very well connected in the area and a great reputation for quality work.

I will get an outside plumber/electrician.  

You'd think for a profession where your reputation is everything, it'll be alot easier to find someone that shows up and responds back when they say they will.  

Your reputation is also a big consideration that is worth more in the long run than a few extra dollars right now.