You are a hostage to how your lender feels about the deal, or if he's having a bad day, this could influence your receiving a loan.Just somethings to think about.  

Now, if offers were comparable (and you'd have some investigating to do there to find out) you could then go to the conclusion of the agent double dipping, ask the seller if they were aware of your offer, if they were, end of story, if they weren't then you have an issue you can act on.Agents may influence a seller by the information they give or present, can't deny that but the last call is made by the seller.

I think a Mogul is a person with enough influence to get what they want, just about whenever they want.

So how is the influence of Marijuana legalization impacting local real estate trends if at all?

@Don Konipol , lots of good points about the local markets – and indeed, my perception and strategy is strongly influenced by my assessment of my local market in the SF Bay Area.

Foundation design - soils, slope, flood status and trees all influence this. 

Hello everyone, yesterday along with a question I posted here on BP about PO Boxes, I started wondering how and if a business name impacts a real estate transaction.  I have not yet incorporated, however my wife and I...

This is your "skin in the game" like Russ Scheider mentioned, to show you are vested in the project's success. 100% financing programs are typically not offered commercially, but by private individuals, such as connections in your personal circle or sphere of influence. 

To be honest the risk doesn't bother me, or influence my decisions. $1MM in debt doesn't even cross my mind, its just a number on a spreadsheet. 

I think you hit the nail on the head a lack of respect, prudent judgment and just plain old greed influence those seeking funds.