What steps do I take for a smooth transition?

Use a wet/damp rag to sand smooth the final finish as this help eliminate the dust. 

Has anyone encountered this, or have suggestions on how to smooth this out?

Happy hours are a wonderful thing and we'll see if we can't get a couple together while you're here.Hope your closing goes smoothly and your sked stays on track. 

It was a relatively smooth process compared to the first property we bought.

YOU need the live interaction the reflection of voices the smooth and quick one line objection handling techniques etc etc.. now wholesaling is all about marketing and sales.. yet no one focuses on how sales skills only marketing IE yellow letters and door knock etc.. but now what the heck to do when you do get a lead.. that is were the money is made anyone can market that's simply a function of money..

I don't care how many books you read, you probably won't be very smooth the first time.

It was the single most important factor underlying why this did not just go through smoothly with original plan.

I spend plenty of time on the phone daily just trying to keep everything running smoothly with just a few properties.

Here are your best two options so your offer and possibly the transaction goes smooth :1) get your own Agent and ask him to submit an offer for you.