Two proven paths that let you secure the next home and keep the move simple.
KEY PREP (MAKES YOUR OFFER STRONGER)
- Pre-inspection: order general/termite inspections before listing to price smart and avoid surprises.
- Photos ready: professional listing photos in hand; shows you’re launch-ready.
- Pricing plan: a realistic list price + a go-live date within days.
PATH 1: PURCHASE CONTINGENT ON THE SALE OF YOUR HOME
- Plain English: “I’ll buy your home if I get a buyer for mine by a deadline.”
- Status of your home: not in escrow yet (pre-market or just listed).
- Strength: medium—acceptable when you’re truly launch-ready.
- Seller optics: they’re taking some risk because you still need to find a buyer.
- Typical flow: offer accepted → list within a few days → secure offers in 1–2 weeks → open escrow on your sale (often converts to Path 2).
PATH 2: PURCHASE CONTINGENT ON THE CLOSING OF YOUR HOME
- Plain English: “I’ll buy your home if my current escrow closes by a deadline.”
- Status of your home: already in escrow with a signed contract.
- Strength: higher—finding a buyer is done; now it’s about closing on time.
- Seller optics: cleaner risk profile; we share your buyer’s milestones (appraisal, loan, contingency removals).
- Typical flow: offer accepted → your sale clears appraisal/loan conditions → your sale closes → you close on the purchase shortly after.
WHY THESE WORK
- Launch-ready listing (clean, small repairs, curb appeal, pro photos).
- Daily communication across both escrows/lenders.
- Realistic timing on pricing and contingency removals.
BOTTOM LINE
With the right clause and a launch-ready plan, you can lock the next home, sell once, and skip the double-move chaos.
