I'd look for an epoxy paint (we have a brand called 'killrust' or something) or galpaint.

You would know if you have rust. Looks like fluffy orange pollen all over. Had it last year for the first time ever...no doubt when I saw it. I'm sure it came in on some new plants. Stressed plants are more prone to diseases and problems. A healthy strong plant is able to fight off things. Another suggestion is to take samples to your local extension office...and have your soil tested. Never hurts. I'm trying to remember when I saw rust last year. This seems early. There's probably a thread here somewhere. If it's just in one area (kinda looks like the ones around on the sides are greener), you could have a soil issue. Just suggestions. Good luck and I hope they recover well for you. I really don't think that's rust.

If you use bleach on a porclin tub it will cause a rust stain. To remove the brown spots soak it with regular household peroxide. Try never to allow bleach products such as tilex, or other mold cleaners near the tub. Clr is ok as is clorox2 to clean your tub. Good luck!

Depends on the situation. It can be a real slap in the face if you've worked really hard and pulled out all the stops to get a place sold, only to see the listing go at the price you've been saying all along to another agent and sell in a week. The problem with the OP & their realtor is they probably never should have listed with the agent to begin with, they used him for the wrong reasons, hoping he would sell it since they overpaid. The realtor.com listing is minimal plus the listing link on the agents site doesn't "stay".. how does someone keep a link like that when shopping for a house? If there is no relationship, get out of the contract. Sit down and talk to the agent, tell them why you want out. If they say give me two weeks with a price drop, either give it to them or not. If you choose not to, tell them why... It's one of the reasons that a two month listing simply isn't enough. No agent is going to pour their heart and soul into selling a listing knowing that in 8 weeks it could be gone to the competition. I've had sellers insist on short listing contracts and unless the house is priced to sell straight away, I won't even consider taking the listing. I'm lucky (touch wood) I've only ever had 3 listings expire, and two of those were thanks to shorter listing agreements and deals that fell through. Both of the sellers knew that the deal dying had nothing to do with me - I FIGHT to keep transactions together, but sadly a bad taste is still there and most sellers can't help but associate their realtor with it and want to start over fresh. Those are the really tough ones, but I can't say I blame the seller really, they just want to shake off a bad experience and start over. We signed a 3 month. Even though the house hasn't sold yet (think we have 30 more days) we know it is not our agents fault and are still very happy with her. We are 99% sure we will list with her when the contract is over. It's hard to find the "right fit" especially if you're in a small town like me where a lot of the agents are doing it part time. From what I see none are aggressive.