It’s doable — if you have a plan. Here’s how to avoid chaos and make calm, confident moves.
Buying and selling at the same time sounds overwhelming — and it can be — if you don’t have a strategy. But with the right steps and a bit of timing finesse, it’s absolutely manageable.
Here’s how I walk clients through it:
1. Know Your Numbers First
Before you list or make an offer, understand your financial flexibility. Can you buy before you sell? Do you need to sell first? Talk to your mortgage advisor and get crystal clear on your options.
This gives you leverage — and helps us build the right plan.
2. Decide: Buy First or Sell First?
Each has pros and cons.
Buy First: You get more time to find the right place, but you may carry two properties temporarily.
Sell First: It’s less financially risky, but you might have to rent or negotiate a longer closing.
There’s no one-size-fits-all answer — we’ll look at market conditions and your comfort level.
3. Use Conditional Offers or Flexible Closings
When possible, we can write conditions (like “sale of current property”) into your purchase offer — or negotiate flexible closing dates that allow for smoother transitions.
4. Prep Your Home While You Shop
If you plan to sell, don’t wait until the last minute. Clean, stage, photograph — we want your home market-ready the moment you find your next one.
5. Work With One Trusted Guide
This is where it gets tricky — timing, offers, contingencies, emotions. You don’t need 5 opinions. You need one person who can calmly navigate it all. That’s where I come in.
Thinking about making a move?
Let’s talk through your situation and create a plan that fits your life — not just the market.
Reach out anytime. I’ll help you sort it out.