I would only suggest since your are a realtor that If you end up not being able to sell it, let the sellers know ASAP...dont sign a thirty day contract and on the 29th day back out. this could hurt your reputation and could possibly get your license taken away...but thats just my thoughts.

I might not go with the rehab company they recommend if I can't find any other references, or if I can find another reputable company with a cheaper price.To answer your question, I would continue with this deal and might even continue working with this company if I can tilt the table myway.Hope it helps!

Talk to someone at a reputable title company.

Even if you don't want to share the number, it would at least be nice to know if it is quantified somewhere that could be considered reputable :)Thanks in advance for your help!

Regarding an out of state REO, would it be prudent to hire a "certified & reputable" handyman for a repair estimate if one hasn't been done by the bank?

If it starts to become a problem for you, then aggressively defend your reputation and your business!

Along those lines, here's a list of 30 examples where Fox News has breached The Society of Professional Journalist's Code of Ethics: http://mediamatters.org/columns/200910270002 While some of these example are far less egregious than others, the fact remains that Fox is not a reputable news organization any more so than Comedy Central or any other channel that hosts "news for entertainment" programs...

One for a garbage disposal seal that was not right, another for a diswasher hose that fell off the back (plumber did not tighten screws), and one for dishwasher and disposal problem becasue plumber forgot to knock out where the tube connects from the dishwasher to the garbage disposal.

She has a reputation of putting out a great product (great rehab, well staged, attentive to detail, she turns all lights before every showing, etc), and has a list of about 3 dozen buyers agents who want to know the minute she puts a house on the market, because those agents know it will be a great value.

If you get a house with a wet basement, go with the most reputable contractor you can find.