1. Inspection Issues (Most Common)
This is the #1 deal killer.
2. Financing Falls Apart
Even pre-approved buyers can fail underwriting.
3. Cold Feet / Emotional Overwhelm
This is very common but rarely admitted directly.
4. Appraisal Issues
If the home doesn’t appraise:
• Seller won’t lower price
• Buyer won’t bring gap funds
• Financing program restrictions
5. Life Events
Outside the transaction itself:
• Job loss
• Divorce
• Medical issues
• Military orders change
• PCS timing shifts
These are uncontrollable but do happen.
6. Contingency Domino Effect
• Buyer can’t sell their current home
• Their buyer falls through
• Timeline misalignment
More common in non-military resale markets than in pure relocation deals.
