That is simply not acceptable.

There was another property in Mississippi I was trying to buy that was listed on MLS but someone made an offer that was accepted before I could make one.

I do it's sitting right in front of me.Try going to REOMAC they are not going to charge you thousands of $$$ for it.Unfortunatly last time I checked they are only accepting "servicers" memberships now.What if I said send me your resume and I'll send it to all my AM's, would you be willing to send me a referral fee on the listing you close that came from my efforts?

That is to be expected and it usually falls within the acceptable rate at the time.

You can accept the settlement. 

Town will not accept drawings from any other architect as we found the hard way.

We received and accepted an offer for $225,000. 

Either you get to an acceptable net price to the seller, or you dont....just like any other offer.Love the response.

@Remington Lyman@Remington LymanWe made an offer and it got accepted, now we are nerviously excited :D @Remington Lyman@Remington Lyman Nice!

For example, if their lender drags things out and ends up offering mortgage conditions that are wildly different than what we have discussed then I would be forced to accept those conditions or lose $50k.I have also asked if they could lower their earnest money deposit demand to something more reasonable, which they have refused.