J Scott -Similarly to include floating on the internet on a rainy Monday afternoon.

{Hope you don't mind me budding in Michael} @ Chris - As the negotiator are you ever asked by the lender to sign anything stating that you have no affiliation with the buyer?

Perhaps we were victims of the drive by affiliate marketer.

Im not sure what the deal with hud is but the same thing happend to me today,we posted a bid last night asking price was 13k i offered 12k my realtor seams to think since its a fairly new lising that hud wants to keep it on in hopes of getting over the asking..ive been trying to bid on houses for the last 2mths and ive been getting out bid now i find 1 cheap thinking im definately getting it but no i get canceled..so now im on the internet trying to find answers

Not to get off topic, but most MLS offices allow affiliate members, like appraisers.

Sorry, the realtor was working with me on a "different" property.The FSBO fell into my lap.I will share numbers after I get it under contract, the seller has internet access and don't want them stumbling across this forum as I realize now my name is visible and the seller knows my name.This forum is also one of the first hits on google for "my name real estate"Let's just say that I'm getting a deal that other people would be envious of.

The fact that you have posted your plan on the internet might give you good reson to rethink your plans.

Just came across another CL scam on LetsTalk Property Managers Forum (not affiliated with them):**********************"I am having a very difficult time posting ads on craigslist.com.

All negotiations with the bank are done via Internet, listing agent is in CA, they don't even have for sale signs in front of properties (less competition?)

., lead paint, chinese drywall if applicable, affiliated company disclosures, etc. that are automatically added to all of my transactions.