Hey gents, thanks for your responses.
Obviously the ol' country boy hand shake doesn't get 'er done anymore, and precautions and foresight are the order of the day.
The present buyer may well be fine and dandy, and perhaps even next weeks newest 152 owner. Just seems like what was once goin' gangbusters has fizzled to a slow burn and it's made me raise a curious eyebrow.
I never figured the fellows deposit was non-refundable so i didn't mind spending it on his pre-buys. If he wanted to follow through with the purchase, he'd have to pony up the extra for the inspections. I expected folks would move through the decision process at a reasonable pace, so a deadline seemed unnecessary.
I've not told the fellow of any other buyers, and till recently didn't really think it would be necessary.
I plan to call the fellow tomorrow and discuss the deadline/purchase terms as suggested.
Again, many thanks for the help.
