I had a person randomly contact me and ask to buy a property I own.I agreed on a low price because he promised a swift and easy transaction.After going under contract, it’s turned into a 6 month+ saga, with the buyer trying to pull out every trick he can to drive the price down.His approach has mostly revolved around trying to find some problem with the property to knock of 50% of the value.I have held my stead and not given into any of his manoeuvres.It also became apparent early on that the buyer and his attorney are two peas in a pod.

Swift!

I appreciate all the great advice and the swift responses, definitely gave me more clarity

I just don't expect that to be a swift process and want to be prepared.

Knocking on doors when the agent (as instructed by the owner) forbids it, is A) rude, B) could be trespassing (I get there may be little if any consequences to that), C) could get violent (I'm confident you would not be welcomed at my front door and would be met with swift and decisive resistance), D) could get you into trouble with your local Realtor board, and E) could get you blackballed on the deal.

I would really like to purchase the property myself as the area is swiftly up and coming and they offered it to me for %20 under what I feel the resale value is.

Like I said, Ive never worked with them so its all hearsay...but I cant imagine everyone is telling the same “lie”  I just find it strange that a company can go into contract on a MLS property then mark it up and sell it.. seems to me the buyers are not to swift in this scenario.. if these are on MLS.. make a back up offer and wait.. :)   it only works because of the herd mentality I guess

Once that bad behavior is identified then does management swiftly act to combat it. 

The best action is almost always swift action which places the consequences as close to the behavior as possible.

Depending on the area, I might be able to suggest some resources (water remediation, public insurance adjuster, attorney) to help you get on the road to recovery as swiftly as possible.