How to Buy a Home When You’re Selling a Home
Buying a home can be stressful by itself, so when you’re in the middle of selling your house at the same time, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. If you follow these steps, you’ll be able to streamline the entire buying and selling process and be able to breathe throughout the entire experience.
Deciding Whether to Buy or Sell First
There are pros and cons that come with both choosing to buy or sell first. Here we break it down for you.
Pros of Buying First
- You’ll have a place to go once your old home sells,
- You’ll have more control over your timeline,
- You’ll have a more relaxed buying process.
Pros of Selling First
- You’ll have less financial stress, and will avoid two mortgage payments,
- It may be easier to qualify for a new mortgage,
- Gives you more security.
Assess the Current Market in Your Town
Take a hard look at the current real estate market in your town, is it more of a seller’s paradise or a buyer’s market? What you find out will propel your strategy going forward. Not sure where to start? Our team can help you.
Get Your Home Ready to Show
You only have one chance to make a first impression, so take the time to prepare your home to show well. This means making any necessary home improvements and investing in the curb appeal of your home.
Contact 4809 Realty for Next Steps
This is the heavy lifting that you hire us for, so let us create the next steps for you. We’ll talk to you about your goals and timelines. Then, lay out a plan that will ensure your family can seamlessly transition from your old home to your new home!
Contact us today.
