I’m facing a situation with the property.

Then started renting it out last year 2023 November for $4700/month (renter pays all utilities) due to life situation change (moving in with my bf).

As part of my current situation, a nice lead generating platform is included in my MLS dues so I would like to keep that. 

I believe the best thing you can do if this situation occurs to you and your appraisal comes in lower than expected is to be prepared with valid comps of your own to make the case against the lower valuation.

I think I'm talking to the wrong people and need to find someone that specializes in this situation.

Posting on the MLS creates situations where people are coming and going constantly.

Situation that is happening now is of course she thinking that she got taken advantage of and now is trying to give me two options. 

I found myself in an ironic situation of always aspiring to be a guy that gets into REI with the goal of creating quality.

It makes you more competitive if there are multiple buyers competing for a house, many sellers are reluctant to go under contract unless they can mitigate the risk of not closing due to financing problems - they do this by only signing with folks who are either pre-approved or pre-qualified.Another reason for getting funding lined up first is that you will be way less stressed between going under contract and closing.

Like the law suit situation, secrecy is not available today.