The realtor retains complete control over which offer to accept.

Cooper) said that the mortgage is assumable (there is path that would allow me to remove spouse from mortgage and retain the current rate), but the process can take a while, is subject to fees, and they need to reevaluate my ability to qualify for the mortgage without my spouse.

Compile a punch list of any incomplete or unsatisfactory work, and ensure the contractor resolves all issues before making the final payment.Obtain and retain copies of all inspection reports and permits for your records.Collect warranties for any new appliances, systems, or major components that have been installed.Provide feedback to the contractor on their performance, which can be beneficial for future projects and maintaining a good relationship.

Common fees will include a set-up fee, a leasing fee for each turnover or a lease renewal fee, marking up maintenance, retaining late fees, and more.

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Will buyer's agents ask for a signed contract and/or a retainer?

Even with me being bad at PM I retained more cash monthly than I do with a PM.

we build ground up and don't collateralize anything. we build at a discount in Columbus Ohio and we build cheaper than every builder I've seen in our market and because of that we make each person self fund a retainer account. we don't extend any credit to anyone. opposite of what you are saying. builders that bring value call the shots. 

It's possible that the company that owns a bunch of the units retained the right to control the the HOA until they are done selling.Simplest answer is to ask the seller who controls the HOA and if not the individual owners, when will it be turned over to them? 

For instance, I was once thinking about buying a property that had a minor issue with a relatively easy solution, but then we learned from the City that implementing that solution would create a new problem that would have cost us $50k+ to address in order to retain a certificate of occupancy (I didn't know what I didn't know, but I'm glad I found out before I bought the property!).