05/29/2026
This week alone, I helped two families successfully navigate one of the most challenging real estate situations: selling and buying at the same time. ✨🏡
Each family's plan looked a little different:
🏡 One client sold their home and purchased their next home on the very same day.
🔑 Another client sold their home but I helped negotiate a temporary lease-back agreement, making them a cash buyer with no home sale contingency for their next purchase. They close on their new home in 2 weeks!
There is no one-size-fits-all solution.
Many homeowners assume they have to choose between selling first and risking not finding a home, or buying first and carrying two mortgages. In reality, there are often several strategies available depending on your goals, finances, timeline, and local market conditions.
Coordinating a simultaneous sale and purchase takes careful planning, strong communication, and the right team working together behind the scenes. There are a lot of moving pieces and players including lenders, attorneys, agents, inspections, appraisals, movers, and of course, the buyers and sellers themselves.
The good news? It can absolutely be done.
With the right strategy and preparation, you can make your move with confidence and avoid many of the common pitfalls that create stress.
If you've been thinking about making a move but aren't sure how selling and buying at the same time would work, I'd be happy to talk through your options.
No pressure, just a conversation about what's possible and what a plan could look like for you.
📩 Send me a message or give me a call. Sometimes the first step is simply understanding your options.
Stacy DiPhillipo - EXIT New Options Real Estate
REALTOR and Your EXIT Strategy Consultant
