I bought with a VA loan, requested a seller concession, used an agent that paid a rebate, and and used some negative points from the lender to put nothing down, and actually walked away from closing with a $1,500 check.

I do let them know how much $ they are walking away from yearly just to let it sting a little more.

Thy elected to let go of their earnest money deposit to walk away from the deal.I will also state that I am not an attorney nor am I a Realtor in your state so this shouldn't be considered legal advice.

Walked away with $80k in equity and $50k in profit Lessons learned?

Initially the owner wanted way too much so I walked away from the deal.

Of course, I have paid seller walk away money for a deal.

If not, walk away. 

Walking the properties with the motivated sellers3.

Fortunately I havent had any clients talk about walking away from any closings coming up.

I got part way and walked away.