Read the Contract.

So I was interested in purchasing a lot in the Finger Lakes region of upstate NY. After a few years. I found the right one for me. It had been sitting for a long time. Not a lot of people want to take on builing from scratch in that area. Lot is priced at a premium for the area. So I offered 15K under ask. Seller said no. After a few weeks, I offer to buy it full price, 10% put in escrow, with closing to be 150 days after contingincies are met. I had 30 days to do perc test and water well fesability test. I could accept or decline any result. On day 30 I released the contingency. After about 90 days the seller asked if we could close. I said probably by end of year. (Per contract I had until Jan 22 2026 to close). Around christmas seller is freaking out, attorney is concerned (you are going to lose your deposit). I am like, "did your read the contract????" You accepted these terms, not my job to make life easier for you. Why did even ask for all that time. Because now I have taken the time to plan what I want to build and I have not been in a rush. Starting in spring. Read the contract, follow the contract. edit: closed 1/15/26