About 20 years ago, when I first moved to a real estate career, I watched a David Knox series of training videos. If you did too, you remember David's words, "Let go"!
Recently I received a referral and worked with the buyers to secure contracts on two listings. One was land and the other was an adjoining property with a home needing much work. I was happy to guide and assist them to get to contract.
Then all hell broke out. They didn't want to comply with many contract terms, were mad that I would not give them the code to the property, and there were many inspection issues. They would not accept that they had an asis contract but we could negotiate the unexpected mechanical issues and the seller agreed to that. In the end, they seller gave the buyers everything they wanted but the buyer walked away anyway.
In the end, the buyers were incorrectly interpreting the inspection report for the septic tank and taking the terms and information section and assumed it applied to the property. It was simply generic information provided by the inspector.
During the process, the buyer refused guidance and directions, was obstinate and insisted on screaming on the phone regularly. I decided to listen to David's words and let go. The buyers also wanted to let go so there was no surprise.
That is the only time in nearly 20 years that I was happy to see a contract end without a closing. Moving on is sometimes the only way to keep your own peace.
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