When there is a lack of one factor another compensating factor will need to be increased keeping the potential of the deal in balance and acceptable.

Due to the lack of control over the outcome, most real estate agents are reluctant to work on an exclusive agency listing. 3.

I thought about hanging up right then and there and just assumed maybe there was a misunderstanding or he simply lacked insight for one reason or another. 

The wholesalers that just send me an address with a price rarely get the check as I don't have the time to drive around, look at deals just to be let down by lack of info up front.

I'm inclined to think there is more to the story on this situation--some lack of prudence besides just being there at 7pm  

When asked the reason for home sales not closing, 35 percent said inspection issues, 33 percent sited appraisal issues and 27 percent said financial issues were to blame.Eighty-five percent said that what’s keeping local homeowners who want to sell their homes from putting them on the market is the lack of homes to buy after they sellWhat is causing the market reaction?

In researching, I found the low activity is contributed to 4 major factors:i) start of schoolii) increased competition from new builders (priced about 10-15% higher)iii) lack of a swimming pool (to cater to the younger ones)iv) price point ($450k)*There are 3 comparables that have dropped the price by $40k over the last 30-45 days, but are still remain under ACTIVE status.I am prepared to wait till demand picks up a little or the right buyer comes along.  

I agree that the tub is antiquated but you will have people complain about the lack of a tub if you do.

That being said, that's quite a big range of prices you've been quoted and I'd make sure they're quoting you for the same thing (apples to apples)

If you do not have the discipline to earn and save the money you need to start you likely lack the drive to succeed.