The personal representative / executor / executrix is the person whose address you'll be needing, since that is the decision maker.

You do not represent anyone.

Though it may take time for the market values to be represented properly.

Politically, if your non-profit is filling a need in providing homes for low and moderate income families and has done anything for the advancement of good will in the community, I doubt you'll find an attorney that would even represent a plantif against a non-profit.You can obtain funding through many different economic development programs from a municipal level all the way up to the national level.

They will list a property to represent the seller, hang the sign out and advertise it to a target base, like retailers or resturant chains or manufaturing concerns.

My wife has her license and represents us in our deals, so we have a good opportunity to invite listing agents to lunch, etc just to build the relationship.

Mark,If he's the listing agent or broker, then he should be happy to have you and represent you as a buyer.

Not sure what the 10% represents.

I represent several corporate investors who invest in real estate notes.

Banks do not require any penalty if the buyer fails to perform and any earnest money which may be non-refundable simply represents the option price.