Now, let’s go back to my original assumption that “I have strong doubts the seller would agree” and the question remains is it legal to get cash back from a seller (upside down or not, facing foreclosure or not) outside of closing…so long as the appraisal is done fairly and ethically and at arms length from the cash at closing (appraiser in the dark, even)?
Also, this would be for a home that I would plan to live in for 10+ years.
