Selling and Buying In One Smooth Process

It's an undisputed Seller's market out there. So what do you do when it's time to upgrade, and you need to Buy and Sell simultaneously? You need a great Plan, of course!

Years ago, we helped Mark and Jessica with the purchase of their first home, a spacious end-unit Townhome in Alexandria. The years went on, and their family grew, adding 8 paws and 4 more tiny feet. As the kids grew and they started to outgrow the home they loved so much, they reached out to us to help them move into their next Life Event: a spacious detached Home with a big yard!

Everyone's situation is different, but the Plan remains generally the same: if you have the cash to carry both homes (few do) or your amazing Local Lender recommends a Bridge loan, then it may be in your best interest to Buy, then Sell. However, it's often the most strategic move to Sell first, with a detailed plan in place. This is what we helped Mark and Jessica accomplish.

First, we started the Home Search process to help them narrow down exactly what they were looking for, and where they wanted to be. At the same time, we guided them through the process of prepping their house for sale around kids' schedules and puppy play times. Some touch ups here, clean outs there, and we were ready to go to Market. We employed our Award-Winning Pricing, Listing & Marketing strategies to secure them multiple offers, and sold the home more than 30K over list price in 3 days, setting a new neighborhood record! Along with the awesome sale price, we were sure to negotiate one BIG bonus that makes all the difference: a free rent-back so they could breathe easily while looking for their new home.

Now they had a comfortable 60 days before they had to move, and we picked up the pace on the new home search. Within 2 weeks we got their offer accepted on their Dream Home: a spacious and beautiful Single Family Home in a charming neighborhood with a big backyard for the kids and dogs!

There are a million little details to be managed with Buying and Selling simultaneously, so it's absolutely paramount to have a streamlined plan and expert guidance in place. Want to learn more about what it takes, and how to prep YOUR home for a successful sale? Reach out today for your complimentary Home Valuation!