Amen.

The police won't do anything until this person hurts the person he's threatening.

I say, "Nip, nip, nip it in the bud". DIY.

This is one of the reasons why I carry a gun, and have a few in the house too. Too many nut jobs in this world.

The police did in fact, give this guy a visit and they are filing charges.

I am now debating whether to call the FBI as well. If I knew for CERTAIN this was fraud, but I am hesitant to do so on just a gut feeling.

And yes, on the number of nutjobs.

I have been thinking about this a lot and I think what we are seeing here is the result of the increasing desperation out there. Many agents and other people involved in real estate are really starting to lose it from the loss of income, the stress and generally bleak outlook. For some people, that means they stop worrying about ethics and the rules and are just out there trying to make a buck by any means available.

The fact that this guy went totally nuts over a deal that quite frankly, never had a chance of getting to a closing speaks volumes to what is going on out there. It feels like the Wild West.

Be careful out there, people.

Sounds like experiences I have had with these 3rd party people and there ridulous comps and pages of repairs. If it is such a **it hole, why would anyone want to buy it?

Another thing I been noticing is some of the big mills and there QC's with suggested comps or "we have a prior which is much lower". please look at there comps and comment.

I had 1 today and responded to there email: The comps I provided are best found in nearest proximity, best matching subjects features, age and condition and original order stated that fair market and NOT distressed value was needed. I have made no changes to order. They closed it out without further communication.

You rock Ellen 45! I don't post often, but this one drew me out.

Can't say I've had that much pressure from short sale 'negotiators,' but I've had a few interesting experiences lately with one bpo mill. I got this as a QC comment on a rejected bpo. "Your value is well above the current list price of the home."

WTH? The QC guy got a really fast email back from me asking if it was my job to meet the list price of the bpo. No answer to that from him. The bpo has now sat in the 'awaiting approval' line for a while with no approval. I spoke with two other QC people who added my comments to the order and agreed with my opinion.

I had to ask myself, who is working for whom in the whole foodchain.

TexasGal you are so right. I try to always do the right thing and the banks NEVER care. Collusion this, fraud that....but they don't do anything.

Your professional manner is awesome Ellen. I would sue the company who the idiot works for, make sure you get a settlement amount for stress and whatever else a civil attorney can come up with. I hope this happens to me as I would consider it hitting the lotto jackpot or should I say lotto crackpot. I would also report it to the FBi and you may have just eliminated a source for fraud and remove one of your competitors. People have to be responsible for their actions and I hope you take them on.

Ellen - you're a hero!!

You calm resolve is a thing of beauty - I am so impressed.

I also wonder, how did the fruitcake find these comps and in what form did he hand them to you in?

You state the company the fruitcake works for is owned by the agent that listed the house - but is he the broker of the firm he works for?

What I am getting at - you might be able to have your MLS and Association come down on the agent and the firm that agent works for - and this seems to be worth investigating as we need to rid our ranks of such people.

Then there is always you state licensing authority - without accusing the agent of anything - just drop them an email of these events and what you have found out - the police reports and all.

There are many desperate people out there doing some really risky things - so be as careful as possible - but contacting the police was a great first step - no do something to protect yourself as well.