The wholesaler had it under contract for $83,000 so we met with the owner and offered him $88,000 if he would give us 6 months to complete the renovations and procure a sale.

@Tim Johnson, do a little research on different procurement methods. 

Thus, is to assist contractors in the elimination of wasted time, and to align the procuring of material set-up on a twice a week basis. 

As well, there tends to be a lack of excellent human support.The combination of some tech to procure general information and expedite the initial processes, as well as a caring loan officer seems to give one the best of both worlds, at least in our current state.

You can be the Dealfinder - the person that puts together deals that make sense to the others (the Money and the Execution)-- or you can be the Execution - the one that handles the process of procuring, managing, rehabbing, etc.   

If your financial advisor is a licensed broker in the same state the agent is, he violated the NAR code of ethics (which is codified into law in most states).But regardless of that, your agent is the procuring cause of the sale if it happens.

To answer your questions, yes, It is his job he gets a commission for - procuring the buyer, and making your life easier. 

Just a little bit about me: I have been a supply chain procurement and operations professional for over 20 years involved in every facet of manufacturing from warehousing, to production, to procurement.

That gives me a specific reason for contacting them, shows that I can procure a buyer, and builds a rapport with the seller, making it easier to offer my services.

I typically procure a 12 month Vacant Dwelling policy that is 25% fully earned from day 1.