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Selling Then Buying: How the Process Can Work in Harmony
Navigating the sale of your current home while preparing to buy your next one can feel overwhelming—especially if you're worried about timing, finances, or finding the right replacement property. But with a well-planned approach and the right team by your side, these two major moves can work in harmony, not opposition.
Here’s how we help our clients make the transition confidently and seamlessly.
1. Start with a Strategic Plan
Selling and buying at the same time begins with a clear understanding of your goals. Are you looking to upsize? Downsize? Stay in your current community or relocate? From there, we build a timeline that allows both sides of your transaction—sale and purchase—to align as closely as possible.
We guide you through:
Determining your ideal price and timeline for selling
Getting pre-approved for your next home purchase
Identifying your non-negotiables for your next home early in the process
This strategic groundwork gives us the flexibility to act quickly when the right opportunity arises—on either side.
2. Coordinated Closings and Flexible Options
One of the most common concerns we hear is: “What if I sell my home before I find the next one?” That’s where creative solutions come into play. Depending on your situation, we can explore options such as:
Extended Closings – Giving you extra time to close on your sale while securing your next home
Use & Occupancy Agreements – Allowing you to remain in your sold home for a short period after closing
Home Sale Contingencies – Making your purchase offer contingent on the sale of your current home
Bridge Loans or Equity Access – Using the equity in your current home to fund your purchase ahead of your sale
Each of these tools is designed to reduce pressure and provide you with time to make sound decisions.
3. Focused Home Search
While preparing your current home for the market, we’re already working behind the scenes to identify homes that match your next chapter. We monitor inventory daily, provide early access to listings, and use our professional network to uncover off-market opportunities—especially helpful in competitive markets.
Our goal is to reduce downtime between transactions and position you to act with confidence.
4. Communication is Everything
This process requires more than just good timing—it requires expert coordination. We act as the central hub, communicating with all parties involved: attorneys, mortgage lenders, home inspectors, and agents on both sides of the transaction. Our proactive approach ensures that nothing falls through the cracks.
5. Why It Works with The Via Domus Team
With decades of experience and award-winning service, we know how to structure these moves so that they work for you—not against you. Our clients trust us to protect their interests, anticipate challenges before they arise, and deliver a smooth experience from start to finish.
You don’t have to figure it all out on your own. Let us show you how selling and buying can be a strategic, seamless journey to your next home.
Thinking about making a move? Let’s talk strategy.
Contact Brenda and Michael at The Via Domus Team of William Raveis Real Estate and let’s explore how we can help you sell and buy with clarity, confidence, and control.
