You should insist the property be delivered vacant (and have that in the contract), and have someone do a walk through the day of closing to be sure -- and then have them change the locks immediately.

A lot of the times they insist you make the first offer.

When the insurance inspector drove by and saw it he insisted it be removed or they would drop me.

I let him know that it didn't have to be sent certified because I gave it to him in person, but he insisted he was correct.I am curious what my options are to educate them that they do indeed have to pay the increase and that me presenting the letter in person was appropriate?

Investing in your local market - those who advocate this insist that there are deals to be had in any market.

My closer's explanation was that the title company's underwriters are insisting upon this.

Interestingly lenders don't seem to insist either.

So, if you insist on partnering, flip a coin and call it in the air...

But if one had existed, they would have insisted.  

Aside from that, agents get the bulk of buyers.If she insists on selling it herself, you can advertise here on BP, also Postlets is a great place to put ads.