The FIRPTA Withholding Rule requires that the Buyer remit 10% of the 'amount realized' to the IRS within 20 days of the sale, if the home purchase is made from a foreign buyer.
However, since you are a Resident Alien, this would not apply to you.
The withholding is excepted in various circumstances; one being if the Buyer is purchasing the home as their main residence and the sale price is under 300K.
Click the link for detailed information from the IRS on Exceptions from FIRPTA Withholding.
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