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Home Tools Sell First or Buy First?

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Sell First or Buy First?

Moving up or downsizing? Compare selling first with a rent-back, buying first with a bridge loan or a contingent offer, and see what each path could cost you.

FAQ

Timing questions

You sell your home and rent it back from the buyer for a short time after closing, often up to about 60 days, so you can buy your next home with your sale proceeds in hand.

A short-term loan against your current home’s equity that covers the down payment on your next home. You repay it when your home sells. Rates and fees are higher than a regular mortgage.

Sometimes, especially when homes sit longer. In competitive markets, sellers often prefer offers that don’t depend on another sale, so a contingency may cost you on price or terms.

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I’ll help you line up the sale and the purchase so you move once, on your timeline, with the least risk.

한국어 상담 가능: Consultation available in Korean.

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