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.
That time frame can be shortened or run to the close of escrow in the contract. At the end of that time, if the buyer has not signed a release of contingencies, the seller can cancel the contract, after delivering to the buyer a Request for Buyer to Perform, giving the buyer 24 to 72 hours, typically, to perform. Buyers have options if a low appraisal was received. Releasing Loan Contingency.