What I would add to this would be to establish some connection on a personal level with the seller.

You see this with new construction at any stage; sometimes the builder will establish a relationship with one lender or more, either to speed financing, make sure buyers are properly qualified, or as another avenue for making a buck off the deal.

I don’t think its worth the gamble, but its your call.

I use a cloud based phone system that shows me the number dialed before I answer the call so I always know which ad they are responding to and I answer appropriately.I would write out a simple call script that establishes the framework for collecting a lead and deciding if they are a qualified prospect.

The degree establishes to them that you are capable of meeting the requirements, deadlines, etc that a college requires.

I'm hoping to really establish myself online so that I can be ahead of the curve so to speak.

There are some manufactured and SFH's homes with variations in bed, bath, or sq footage, just not enough comps to establish trends and have a solid understanding. 

Using the latest technology, in association with establishing lasting relationships, can go a long way in making a business successful.Programmers, and the venture capitalists backing them, certainly want the real estate industry to be run through advancements in technology.

Knowing this will help to establish expectations when talking with different PMs.

It's a gamble either way.At this point, I would recommend you cut your losses and give them notice.