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How do I spot buyer's remorse before it kills my deal?

Buyer's remorse almost always follows "auction fever" - when buyers abandon financial discipline to win a bidding war. The warning signs appear during attorney review: sudden hesitation, requests for repeated property access with contractors, nitpicking minor contract terms, and delayed document submissions. Protect yourself by maintaining a warm backup buyer and enforcing strict execution deadlines on the primary buyer.

From the seller playbook: Behavioral Risk Signals in Buyers

This is general information, not legal, tax or accounting advice. Every situation is different. Talk to a licensed attorney, accountant or tax professional before you act.

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