In the example cases shown above, a deal would fall through if the buyer is unwilling or unable to bring more money to the table and/or the seller making repairs, and no commission is due.The only way that a selling agent is due a commission, without the seller signing, is if the buyer comes with a contract offering you your asking price, and no other terms/stipulations. ie.

Because of that experience, I never look accross the table and see a pile of equity; I see a person who may in fact be taking this a lot harder than they should.

If you bring value to the table people will remember who you are and will want your info, believe me.

Okay, "direct lender" means the lender has the underwriting authority to make the loan decision and funds the loan initially, they fund at the table.

It is not necessary for all parties (buyer and seller) to be at the same table at the same time.

Steve,The funds won't fold if securitization falls off the table.

Correctly, you would use (1+IRR)^12+1.So you would have a table that looks similar to this:Period (P) Cash Flow P0 ($69,108.00) P1 $820.27 P2 $820.27 P3 $820.27 PX .....

So, even if you get a buyer who's willing to pay a higher price, the appraiser may come in with a lower price, forcing you to drop your price or lose the deal.What you own is only relevant to the extent that you may have to bring cash to the table.

I started playing craps to pass the time while waiting on a seat to open up at the poker table and got hooked on that too.

Reputable lenders will disclose all fees upfront, but unfortunately, it is not uncommon in our industry for borrowers to find out that there are fees due at payoff that are not disclosed until the borrower is sitting at the closing table.3.