This is exactly why I don’t take deposits. So much differing opinions on what a deposit implies and could quickly turn to shit with the wrong lunatic buyer, especially if they know where you live after an inspection.
I’m a man of my word and expect others to be also. I’ll agree to hold a game for a reasonable timeframe ( say 4 weeks max) with it very clear and in writing that at 4 weeks and 1 day it is back on the market.
Although I’m saying this I’ve found that in the past I’d probably get 90% come good where as now I’m finding a lot more are pulling out. Maybe 50%. Hmmm maybe time to rethink my opinion on this.