Salt. One of the main causes of water retention is eating too much salty food. The main component of salt is sodium, which the body dilutes with water if too much of it is present. Salt makes you thirsty, and your body will hold on to this water.
Or reject it, or counter-offer your terms. Usually you should hear back from the seller within 2 days, unless the seller is a bank (foreclosure) in which case they can take up to 10 days to get you a response.
It almost always takes longer to close a short sale than a regular home sale, because it takes so long for lenders to review and accept your proposal. When you make a short-sale offer, federally regulated lenders must respond within 30 days and deliver a final decision within 60 days.