Should I ask for proof of financing from a potential buyer?

Should I ask for proof of financing from a potential buyer?

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It's certainly an entirely sensible thing to do, to ask for proof of financing. The buyer doesn't have to produce it, but if they don't, there's every reason to suggest that perhaps they're trying to hide something.