One reason they might be unwilling to accept a short sale or deed in lieu is that they think you actually have the ability to pay.If you tried to sell, and it didn't sell, you had it priced too high.

I've decided to let the property go unfortunately as the bank is unwilling to work with me.

If unwilling to take some sort of responsibility for helping drag down the economy with the housing bubble (the main arena of real estate for you guessed it - realtors) - should the realtors make an effort to drop their outrageous commission structure?

That may be way too much to pay, and a lender may be unwilling to use that as the value, but that's a sure way to actually get that house.You could try to do a short sale.

Take a day, spend the $340 and go have a look at the situation.Are you really unwilling to spend $340 and instead give up a year's rent?

However, If a licensed agent requests commission for a deal where there already is an agent assigned in contract, and we are unwilling to negotiate commission, how can I legally pay her a referral fee for bringing in a buyer?

A rehabber would probably be unwilling to do this deal if you insist in the property being in your name.

I called them up and service rep was unforgiving, was unwilling to even reduce the rediculous charges.

If an agent is unwilling to put in the time to help identify investments ask for a recommendation of someone in their office who has more time on their hands.

Unfortunately, the note holder is a 75+ your old widow with a disabled adult daughter so she's very unwilling to extend it because her health is ailing.Do you know of anyone who would be a private lender that might be interested?