Kinda like calling the cops for hitting myself and them charging me for assault.This is just thinking out loud.If I went to B of A and had a friend who was able to grant me loans, or influence the granting of loans, and he agreed to commit fraud with me (whether as a favor, carelessness, or for nefarious purpose); don't you think a lender could then sue, "themselves".

Also be aware that agent cannot influence the buyer to breach your contract.

Will definitely speak to my sphere of influence and make phone calls as soon as possible.

Consider things like if you pay AMT and if the 401k deduction has any influence on that.

I also hear from many other real estate agents that it is brutal and hard to get leads unless their "circle of influence" needs help from a them.

If you are using a realtor, you can use your agent to perform the showings (or his).This would be cheaper for you and a happier experience for your buyer.My influence for this approach came from past experience acquiring and selling businesses.

They may have something for the buy and hold investor looking for appreciation, but I wouldn't allow it to influence any buy analysis.

Read the book Rhinoceros success, Dale Carnegie's How to win friends and influence people, and the book "The Go-Getter".

I think I'd recommend it for new people such as myself as well in addition to the essentials (How to Win Friends and Influence People, Think and Grow Rich, Art of War, etc.).

When emotions/fashion influence decisions, that's just the way it is.