[quote=zzz]…So it sounds like based on other comments, should make this a condition of the sale that the SELLER needs to get the tenants out, one way or another ( IE paying them off)[/quote]

zzz, as a potential offeror on a SS, its none of your concern HOW the seller gets their “tenants” out, only that they DO along with their (and possibly the owners’) debris (which could easily weigh more than a ton and cost you a fortune to get rid of) not to mention the work! You shouldn’t give a rat’s a$$ how this happens … only that it DOES and your final walk-thru scheduled as far ahead of funding that you can get them to agree to, but not closer to 3 business days before funding. If not done, call their bluff and WALK!

In your case, the “sellers'” agent could very well be a relative of the seller and also the tenants … thus they’re dragging their feet re: the tenants. This is commonplace in these situations.

Prepare your offer very carefully. If your agent is worth his/her salt, they should already know all of this. And lastly, do not become “emotionally involved” in the property at any time BEFORE you take title free of the tenants and their belongings.