Sell one home, buy the next, and time it right
Moving from a condo to a single-family home, or to more space in a different city, means two transactions at once. The plan matters as much as the price.
Your options
Three ways to make the move
Sell first
You know exactly what you have to spend and avoid carrying two homes. You may need a short rental or a later closing date on the sale.
Buy first
You move once and on your schedule. It usually takes equity access, such as a bridge loan or HELOC, or the ability to carry both payments for a while.
Line them up
A purchase contingent on your sale, or closings on the same day. It takes careful timing and the right negotiation on both sides.
How I help move-up clients
I manage both sides of the move so the dates, dollars and deadlines line up.
- A clear estimate of your current home's value and your net proceeds
- A lender conversation about your buying power before you list
- A pricing and preparation plan to sell for top dollar in the shortest reasonable time
- A search for your next home that starts early, so you're not rushed
- Contract terms, such as a leaseback or extended closing, that give you breathing room
Let's map out both sides
Start with what your current home is worth.