It's a standard form, so they really shouldn't charge you a whole lot to do this as part of facilitating the transaction.Once it's signed by both parties and sent to the bank, it should pretty much be like any other real estate transaction - though probably smoother.

So this is one indicator that despite the decent NOI, the market has not been willing to facilitate an exchange of owners for over a year now.

Also if you rented and ultimately sold it, it may not be considered rental property expenses, but expenses incurred to facilitate the sale of a home.

But a Realtor could be used as the facilitator.

@Matthew McNeilI've helped facilitate a few of these deals for a reduced commission and they feel great for everyone when they work. 

You May also word your timeframe as “until closed” ( as another closing “insert” ) in additional remarks area....but not on the same contract where you have stated an exact date or days.....and as always ( all sellers ) must initial special remarks that you insert...to show agreement and acknowledgememt.You’re on the right path...just remain confident with all parties of your transactions....because you are the facilitator.

They also facilitated a closing when the husband of a seller was in Bejing. 

@Jose Mireles I am unfamiliar with laws in Texas, but in CA and OR you must be licensed agent to facilitate sale of property, unless it's your property.

Think of it like having policies or procedures in place to help facilitate an end goal.

The buyer doesn't have the information or even access to information to make a good decision, so they hire a broker to help facilitate their business needs.