I get the fact that they want to be compensated for generating the initial inquiry however, wouldn’t they just charge the standard 5% rate?  

Great Post-  I appreciate you saying what a lot of the Gurus fail to explain: that this is a long term process and in a lot of cases we don't see the benefits for years to come. 

His book is next on my list; just looking for ways to actively do something (and to your point, relevant to the market I’m looking at).

Quote from @Gabriel Santin: You can get an approval from the HML and get that to show the agent..

If you’re west of 315 then not so much in the near future. 

Days on Market (DOM) since Q3 of last year.Single-family residence values continue rising and are selling for nearly 9% more than last year - National average for home sale price increases is 4% since last year per one of BP's most recent podcasts.Multifamily properties in Queens have sold for a median price nearly 6% above last year, jumping from $1,058,000 in Q3 '24 to $1,120,000 in 2024.Lastly, despite inventory increases, the # of sold properties has declined when compared to last year.

The idea behind a cash offer is that well, you have the cash.

The son lived with him, was a co-tenant on the lease, and was the main person making the rent payments.

Please provide a forwarding address prior to moving out, and be sure to cancel/transfer any utilities out of your name by the move out date.

Quote from @Taylor Davila: What is the average cost of converting a single family home into a duplex?