Call the agent and set them straight as to your exact needs and expectations.Fire them if they get defensive or start blaming you for not being "cooperative" with their mediocre efforts.I would travel to Atlanta and interview a dozen agents over a weekend and see if one of them can better serve your needs.

Any advice on making a claim on a buyers policy in the worst case scenario that he defaults and is no longer cooperative?

People tend to be a lot more cooperative in finding a solution when sewage is backing up into their tub.

The title processor said it took him a year to get the deeds signed and doubts they will cooperate in signing new deeds. 

After repeated attempts to gain her cooperation to drop off the deadbolt key, but getting excuses from her on getting the deadbolt key, and yet having her text that she was out on the 21st, my maint crew gained access Oct 24th through an unlocked window, and changed the locks.

If they are not cooperative and we have to post legal notice to Pay Rent or Quit, then we add our $20 posting fee.

Initial target markets are Pembroke Pines, Miramar and Cooper City.Please feel free to reach out in case you or some one you know could be someone I could contact.Thanks for all your comments and referrals!

I am looking for properties to improve and sell them afterwards.I would be happy to get an opinion on which areas to buy and invest in, as well as proposals for cooperative properties

Most notably, Blackstone Group bought New York’s Stuy-Town-Peter Cooper Village in a $5.3 billion deal in 2015.

So a short-sale is likely impossible - without her cooperation I mean.