08/09/2026
Skip the guesswork: here’s a simple step-by-step game plan for buying AND selling at the same time 🔁
1) Get your numbers first
Talk to a lender and your agent to understand your price range, estimated sale price, and net proceeds from your current home.
2) Decide your strategy
Will you buy first, sell first, or try for a same-day close? Your timeline, savings, and risk tolerance guide this choice.
3) Prep your current home
Declutter, tackle small repairs, and stage key rooms so you can hit the market quickly when the time is right.
4) Start the home search
Focus on must-haves vs nice-to-haves. In a competitive market, flexibility on closing dates can be a big win.
5) Align the contracts
Your agent can use contingencies, rent-backs, or flexible closing dates so you’re not left owning two homes—or none.
6) Plan your move
Book movers early, keep essentials in clearly labeled boxes, and have a 2–3 day overlap bag with everything you’ll need.
Thinking about juggling a buy and sell this year? Let’s map out a timeline that fits your life.