I am conducting a commercial appraisal for a small office building (<5,000 square feet) in New Britain, CT and I need to pull some recent sales comps in the area.

Nothing is going to be having a real estate agent you trust in that particular market to conduct what most call a "competitive market analysis" to drum up an ARV for you.In the past I have used Redfin, Zillow, *******************.com and others.

This exposure will give you an idea about the different roles required to conduct the business.

Have you seen the thread below, in the Ask About A Real Estate Company secton, Wondering if a company is a scam or conducting fraud?

However, I have been using this clause: "Due Diligence: Buyer has right to conduct any and all due diligence and inspections necessary prior to closing." or ill put 10 business days as a timeline.Is this a solid clause?

FNMA has a 10 day period to conduct inspections in their addendum that cannot be altered so that was not a factor

If your not going to conduct home inspections for a side business or business I think that it would not benefit you to get a license.

I'd  certainly pay a company to conduct the title search (although I've heard it's not ALWAYS 100% effective.)

Ask a lot of questions about their experience, how they handle certain unexpected events, have they had financial partners before, references, etc.Basically conduct your own interview on them.

The difference between the subjects May 2017 sale price and it's current market value is likely due to recent, expensive renovations and a stronger real estate market in July ( the prior sale was conducted in March and the unit was mostly original with some needed repairs).