You Do Not Need to Sell to get the $6500
There has been some conflicting information on whether the current home has to be sold or not to get the $6,500 tax credit. I have confirmed with a CPA that there are NO requirements on the disposition of the previous primary residence. It must have been a primary residence during 5 of the last 8 years is all. They can keep the property and still qualify for the $6,500 if they purchase another primary residence.