IRL example of FSBO no-agent-anywhere transaction issues: On one FSBO deal a while back, it took them a month and a half to get me a basic contract that was valid and fit for underwriting.

In every other area we've invested in these type of liens need to be recorded to be valid and have priority. 

Be it money lost in time or cold hard cash just like Jay Hinrichs mentioned in a comment above.So my poll has proven itself to be valid ;)Without going into to much more philosophy I'd just like to say that some disagreeing with my post is awesome especially since I started this one.Their comments entertain the audience and bump up my post to the top of the thread.My name get's seen more often and so does that of my business.I have received 7 colleague requests and 5 messages along with numerous inquiries through our companies website with the last 24hrs heheSo by all means, please keep disagreeing with every single one of my posts.I suggest putting my name "Engelo Rumora" in your keyword alert and whenever I post something, just disagree with it please heheMuch success

So I am glad you are validating my thought as I don't want to appear rude with him.

They have also agreed to provide a builder warranty and have not.

You may email him to walk you through the process of getting a valid and enforcable contract with the seller, then you can assign this to another investor, make a little margin and move on.Cheers

I believe it is a valid question and I would ask the same thing.

Just like an investor wants a return on their time so does a broker/agent.If you are new but are REALISTIC with market pricing for what you want to do and have YOUR BANK STATEMENT showing cash ready to go ( valid in the last 30 days) with down payment and your credit is good for the rest of the loan then there should be a broker/agent out there to give you a chance.If on the other hand you have heard of little to no money down ( have almost no money), want to try a really out there strategy to buy something, want to get an education on the broker/agents time looking at properties all over creation then you are not likely to get a warm response.I am a principal broker in commercial retail real estate and also do retail developments myself as a developer and investor.

The verbiage would look something like this This offer is valid for 7 calendar days from the date of offer.

What you are talking about is getting a Warranty Deed which means the title is free and clear of any liens.