There are some great resources here on BP, including 1031 guru @Dave Foster.

It would be better to have an experienced agent representing you that is emotionally detached from the transaction, better at negotiating, familiar with the market and laws, etc.Another option I like to recommend is property management.

. #3: Add an additional amount as "pet rent".I avoid #2&3 by simply increasing my rent charges on the front end whenever a unit turns, so that I don't have to worry about all the "emotional support animals" and "service animals" that magically appear on applications or in the property as they try to do an end-run around additional fees/charges.

In your case, it can be a challenge to make a logical vs. emotional decision being that you had a 2-year home search and have been in this agreement/contract for some time now.The biggest cons here are the time and money it takes to settle a case like this in New York. 

Take the emotion out of the equation.

@Dave Foster Got it, thanks!

I'm going to be very honest with you - you've been making one bad emotional based decision after another - in turn creating a convoluted headache.

@Brandon Foster there's a lot to this but it usually is good to shop around a bit.  

I want to feel like I would live in the property, not an emotional attachment but that it’s safe, clean, and maybe needs some cosmetic work but can be made to be nice enough to meet my standards.

Trying to make this a strictly business decision, but I won't lie that emotionally I'm bothered by what I consider blatant disrespect (when I've always been easy to work with).WWBPD?