Do you currently own a home that you have to sell before buying? Are you currently in a lease? How will you manage the timing of everything? That’s a lot of moving pieces. We’ve got this.
We have done this many times. It is one of the things that provides us with a competitive edge, compared to other Realtors.
Existing Homeowners – We can negotiate certain requirements into our contracts for sellers to provide flexibility in their move dates, so they don’t feel rushed to buy their next home, while still allowing them the freedom to buy and move when they wish. Ask about the Post-Sale Occupancy agreement. We have negotiated over 30 of these in the past 8 years. Our selling clients love this! Many agents are not educated about this option. We will share this and other ideas with you at your listing appointment.
Buyers Who are Currently in a Lease – We recommend beginning your search 6 months from lease expiration so that you have time to get pre-qualified and determine any issues on your credit report that need to be resolved prior to purchasing. This also gives us time to educate you on the market and provide a Buyer Estimated Cost Sheet to you for planning purposes. In addition, depending on your price range and area of interest, it may take several offers to secure a home. Finally, we also recommend that you reach out to your current landlord (whether apartment complex or private owner) and ask what flexibility you have in your lease to allow for purchasing a home – or the amount of any lease-break fee, so that we may consider that factor during your home search to allow for the most successful outcome for you.