Say something like "I am sure there are a lot of people offering you a lot of things and making promises that they can close quickly and make this a painless transaction. 

It will benefit you greatly to work with an experienced broker in this transaction.

CALIFORNIACalifornia has historically had a recession relatively shortly (1-2 years) after the unemployment rate hits or crosses below 5%, consistent for the last 3 recessions going back to the 1980's.

My attorney actually spent considerable time with me before he earned a dime, however, now he's closed about a dozen transactions (including the title work) with us, so it definitely paid for him.Best of luck!

I have rented plenty over the years, and it would NEVER even cross my mind to think that my landlord needs to compensate me because my bed(s) won't fit up the staircase.

No transaction costs. 

All that said, I'd like to find out what other risks there would be in a transaction like this, and if there might be other ways to structure it.  

Part time agents can be dangerous in real estate transactions from what I've seen.

I wish you the best of luck and hope our paths cross.

sel...If you want to avoid Dodd Frank and the CFPB, use a lease and a ROFR`````````````````````````````````````Real estate transactions in California sometimes have