Make the rules and procedures clear, written, and signed.I once told a tenant I would pressure wash their porch right after they moved in.

We are not going a hard pressure sales tactic; It is not our style.

That is what is primarily putting pressure on our area as job creation has been strong and we are tax friendly when compared to our friends in Oregon.

That said if you are paying cash do not let any external pressure to close quickly trick you into cutting corners on due diligence.

Agents downplay a home’s flaws, they push for higher offers, and they put absurd time limits on offers that pressure people to just take the deal on the table, etc.Showing homes is a legitimate service that agents provide, and Open Listings has already figured out that there is an army of underworked agents willing to show homes for $20/hour.Fear is a great motivator.

Also, I’m unable to find reliable numbers to gauge trash and water, calling DWP didn’t help nor did the numbers I saw on trash bins in the area.

Why would you risk losing out on a potentially great deal by dwelling on the lowest priced comp in the subdivision that sold 11 months prior as your value gauge in a hot market?  

Not saying they are doing it this way, but smaller brokerages have been known to use such "pressure" tactics. 

You already know what it feels like to be in the middle of a high-pressure sales scenario... think car salesperson here.

It goes back on the market, racking up more days on market.In the meantime, the seller most likely has another property under agreement, so he's under pressure to accept an inferior offer.This $0 down buyer has really screwed the seller.Not saying that you shouldn't go with $0 down.