So, you can't simply trust them to handle things on your behalf and often communication is challenging especially if they choose to make it that way. 

Based on the 1% rule, this doesn’t seem to make sense.However, the city and area we live in retain property value because of the schools, community, and location.

I used to manage a few MH communities in Michigan and oversaw transferring of titles when our residents sold their homes. 

If you want the deal to be "held" until February, yes.

I started with an existing plan from a builder then hired the draftsman to make requested modifications. 

Public Record bedroom number is different than the advertised bedroom number.For instance, Public record and tax assessor says 4, while advertised bedroom number on MLS/listing is 5.The listing agent insists that the bedroom number is correct and that assessor and public information are wrong.What steps do I need to ensure that the advertised bedroom number is correct?

The first step is to evaluate the marketing, the second step is to evaluate the condition of the home, the third step is to evaluate the price.

Much more if you’re going to the studs.

There is not even a cohost option that I know of.Are you going to get a PM license?

Very simple to do.1) In the hole you, spray some suspend sc insecticide inside the hole. https://www.amazon.com/Suspend-Insecticide-USA-Supply-Eradic...2) Get a beekeeper suit, just in casehttps://www.amazon.com/Professional-Ventilated-Sheepskin-Bee...3) cut open the area.4) Spray inside the entire wall the suspend SC5) Dry out and close up the wall.If this cost you $200 and some time, I'd be amazed.