I insist all applicants use our online application process (via Buildium, our property management software) since that means I get every blank filled out legibly on the application, and the app fee gets paid via ACH.We use a google voice number forwarded to our cell on our signs and a web address, and refer everyone to the website for a property video, the application criteria and online application. 

You can insist on underwriting feed back on the issue.

She insisted on getting $600 - yes six hundred dollars.I got the contract first then went to check it out.It was a crack house.

Insist on a W-9 and always do a background check.

By his/her signature herein below, Seller specifically agrees to the provision stated in this paragraph: (1) Buyer may cancel this Agreement, (2) Buyer may insist upon the specific performance of the Seller under this Agreement, or (3) Buyer shall be entitled to receive from Seller a total sum of $50,000 or 25 percent of the contractual price, whichever one is greater.Enough contracts that one leaving doesn't matter

He insisted that his share was the middle, hence he got to ride but did have to feed or clean up.

By his/her signature herein below, Seller specifically agrees to the provision stated in this paragraph: (1) Buyer may cancel this Agreement, (2) Buyer may insist upon the specific performance of the Seller under this Agreement, or (3) Buyer shall be entitled to receive from Seller a total sum of $50,000 or 25 percent of the contractual price, whichever one is greater.INSPECTION OF PROPERTY: Buyer shall have until the close of escrow to complete all Buyer investigations of the Property, approve all disclosures, and other applicable information, which Buyer receives from Seller and/or persons hired to inspect property on behalf of Buyer; and approve all matters affecting the Property, including but not limited to, the marketability of the property in order to determine the usability and feasibility of the Property.

We insist on using a particular closing agent nationwide, but in many areas the seller chooses the closing agent.

It takes a certain chutzpah to complain about people giving you numbers you don't like when you contact them, when they have not listed their property, and then further insist that they throw out the first number.

I once had a seller insisting that his home was worth 5% more then one just like it down the street  that sold the week before because his front door was red and the other home had a blue front door, and he was serious.