If you ponied up a bunch of money past all the contingencies period then you need to pay up the 4k.If you didn't put much earnest money down then can exert a little bit to see if the bank will budge and split with you.It all depends on how you set up the deal.Buyers have what is called "the right to their own inquiry" meaning if you glossed over it,didn't understand etc. you can't play stupid later on and blame everyone else.You admitted you got in a hurry and it came back to bite you.Are you flipping this property or holding it as a rental??

When I got the sales contract, it was contingent on cutting the tree down before closing.

They want this and that fixed or tested and 30 day closings and option periods and inspections and contingencies and blah, blah, blah.With my own mini-mls, as you put it, Jerry Kisasonak, I dictate the terms.I want you to close in a week or less.There are NO contingencies.

Also do you use the other CAR forms for disclosures, counter offers, contingency removals, cancellations, etc?

Any offer should be contingent on the vacant delivery of the premises.Also, if you’re in Valencia and this property is in Fresno, I’d caution you about out-of-town flipping with the little experience you seem to indicate you have.

That turned it into an 8K spread.In my home market, I buy with NO contingencies.

Buyer was well past the financing contingency and all other contingencies were met.

I met with a RE agent who wanted to work with me but was told by his brokerage that it was illegal in the state of WA for "an unlicensed person to receive a fee contingent on closing".

There is a strong new jersey contingent on BP that may be able to help you.That said, where I am, the county assessor goes by appraised value and not the purchase price.

Be prepared for not being able to completely refinance in 6 months always have a PACE plan (Primary, Alternate, Contingency, & Emergency courses of action).