Why did I dare to think anything could go normally?
I got the email from his next choice of broker today. It is the boss/partner of his girlfriend. Same firm, same contract, same demands for access (presently slightly more politely). No way to prove that they have a referral agreement, but this is how it works, she will share the fee when I get forced to pay her to buy my own house.
This is GRUELING.
I believe I will see the bounty of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord with courage. Be stouthearted, and wait for the Lord.