<prompt> Human: If this isnt the correct thread please direct me to where I need to be. I came to an agreement with an individual to sell my car to him. I have 45 days to sell my car since purchasing a new vehicle to get the difference removed from my tax bill. Today is day 44. He called this morning to let me know that he has half of the money in a cashiers check, but because of a bankruptcy a couple of years ago, has to have his mom co-sign for his loan to get the remainder of the money. So, the paperwork is being overnighted around to put her on the loan. I have his loan officers name to confirm all of this. Do I go ahead and give him the car and withhold the title until it is paid in full and make him sign a promisorary note? What kind of terms would you put on the note in this case? Any other suggestions would be great. Not being able to sell the car in the next day or two will cost us around 800 in taxes. Thanks.  <response>: Dont give him the car without full payment. That could result in you losing way more than 800 dollars when you never see the guy again. Id tell him that the price goes up by 800 dollars tomorrow because of the tax deal. That or just eat the 800 if he cant agree. But dont let him have the car without paying for it. 