Really? Lately?
I’ve sold property as well. You were very lucky.
Was the property offered up for sale publically or through a realtor or was this a ‘private’ sale that wasn’t publicized?
The latter happens all the time. However if you publically offer it for sale you have to deal with whoever comes up with the money.
See my example of business owner forced to admit obvious trannies to the detriment of her business.
last time I sold real estate property was 1992. I specified to the real estate agent verbally and in the contract that I'd only consider pre-qualified offers. That effectively took care of things.