Is it possible to add the buyer to the deed when selling the home?

I am selling my first home. We only had it for a short time so we still owe a lot on the house. There is a lot of bad memories and the neighborhood is not great. So we are wanting to wash our hands of the property. The house will only appeal to a small population of home buyers due to layout and location. We have had two offers to pay slightly over asking cash but they want to be added to the deed and we would still “own” the home. They do not want to buy it out right. The concerns I have for this who would pay property tax and maintain home insurance on it? If they rent out the house could we be held responsible if something happened?

It seems odd to me that someone would have to ability to buy the house but not want/ be able to take full ownership. It just seems fishy but it’s my first time selling a house and my realtor has not had this situation happen before. And advice would be appreciated!

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Oh man, if that’s the case, might as well just give them the house for free! Seriously, just get a lawyer and a realtor to help you out. That’s what they’re there for!

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