The concern that I see with the transaction where you are supposed to close on a home subject to a "short sale" in about two weeks is that the bank which owns the property wants you to pay the association transfer fees for the transaction and reimburse you these once the escrow closes is that assuming you have a federally funded loan, the bank's proposal would appear to be a "RESPA" violation."RESPA" violations include , but are not limited to hidden fees concerning a real estate transaction. You need to discuss with your real estate agent what could amount to a "RESPA" violation. From what you have written, what the bank is trying to have you do would be illegal.Good luck.