I was concerned a private seller was insisting on a QCD.

Including (most importantly) time, potential damage, and the ability to show the place without a hostile current tenant there.I don't know how things work where you are, or where he is, but here I can insist on a showing or inspection, with proper notice.

If its a quick and painless process I would do a loan wrap with a high enough down payment if they insist the deed has to be in their name.

He insisted the pricing was right, and though we got lots of views, we'd gotten no offers in the year (besides the low-ball one.)

However, the last several Fannie Mae homes that I bought, they insisted on adding the addendum.They also charge you $120 to rekey the house.

Furthermore, to avoid any legal problems of favoritism, this company policy must be applied if he insists on a new lease.

In other words if an owner insist that their house is worth $2000.00 a month and they are requiring you to rent it for this amount (when it is actually only worth $1500.00 then they would get charged when vacant because ultimately holding a vacant property cost us money as well.

I am the areas best RE agent"  than line will KILL your response but if you insist on trying to get listings that is better than most attempts.

That's interesting, I'm also in Nevada and on every shortsale I've ever participated in as a buyer, the bank (seller) always chose the title company, and the selling agent always stated that I couldn't pick my own title company.I've also done a conventional sale as a buyer, and was also told by the selling agent that the seller insisted on using a particular title co...Jean

We do a mix of doing some ourself, hire a professional search and use a trained non-searcher.I insist on a personal site visit, and don't rely on google earth or other online visualizations.