It was not finalized, nor was it paid in full, it was a deposit for a hold, after others had allegedly spoken for it, there is a difference.
While I can't say 100% that greed played a role in the decision to accept the deposit, and push away the other alleged potential buyers, I will say, after seeing the situation play out, I definitely lean in that direction.
Yes, there's a difference. speaking for it is not money. Paying money is money. The deposit was not only a hold. It was a partial payment with the balance due upon their meeting.