That means they're there to lend their guidance--most good HMLs have extensive market experience and have seen a ton of deals of all shapes and sizes and know successful deals and red flags when they see them--and simply be there to communicate with you.

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Dont most folks file extensions?

My way of handling it is to use a 30 day automatic extension or rent back and to proactively prospect for a listing for them even more than I normally would.

Anyhow, I was able to get an extension and estbest money was paid, and I closed on the property.

They all have extensive knowledge. 

While working in the attic, my contractor noticed extensive termite damage in beams.

While working in the attic, my contractor noticed extensive termite damage in beams.

He verbally agreed to let us in on March 28th as well as agreed to pay our rate late extension fee.

I have signed 3 extensions on this contract because the lender is taking so long to approve the buyer.