If you agree to take on points, be sure and take these costs into account when calculating your net proceeds. Buyer needs to sell home before they can buy. Depends on market conditions. In a seller's market, you will have less reason to make the deal contingent on the sale of the buyer's house. Otherwise, recommend that the buyer's apply for a bridge loan to help during the interim.
Buyer requests an extended closing date.
Determine if the extended date has anything to do with problems securing financing. If this is not the case, you may elect to delay settlement and negotiate terms more favorable to the buyer. We strongly recommend that you hire a real estate attorney to handle this contingency. Buyer requests a faster closing date. In most cases, it is to your advantage to close quickly.