Tips for Buying and Selling at the Same Time

Whether you’re buying or selling your home, either task can be extremely stressful. Doing both at the same time seems extremely overwhelming and a little nuts, but it is possible to do both. The good news is that people buy and sell in tandem all the time. With a few simple tricks and tips, both buying and selling can be a seamless process.

Tricks and tips on buying and selling at the same time 

First stop: Decluttering now, not later. It’s everyone’s nightmare to move with things they don’t need to. Why wait until closing to get rid of the stuff you’ve been meaning to for years? Use listing your home as a motivation to finally take those donations to Goodwill. It’s easier for potential buyers to see themselves in the space if they aren’t distracted by the old recliner you haven’t had the time to deal with.

Secondly, start the move early. Before you even list your home for sale, why not start packing? Pack up personal items, unnecessary clutter, and excess furniture and move them to storage. Your Christmas tree doesn’t need to stay in the hall closet and your fancy kitchen gadgets don’t need to clutter up the counter. Only keeping essential items out allows your space to look bigger and neater. 

In terms of buying, work closely with your agent to map out your needs and wants. Focus to your preferred, home size, price point and specific needs Have your agent prepare your showings selectively, thus ensuring you see the homes that suit your needs.

Next, set up a timeline with selling and buying requirements. Even more importantly, make sure your agent, or agents, understand the timeline and requirements. There are many standard contingencies in buying in selling that can either protect you from owning two homes at once. Moreover, the purchase of your new home may rest on successfully closing on your current one. Having an educated and professional agent can prevent any surprises along the way. At HOMM Real Estate Services, we have a team of top-notch professionals, who have served the Tampa Bay area for over 100 combined years. Since each sale is different, we’ll know how to handle any curve balls that come your way. 

Also, get the whole family involved. Making a moving plan and helping out are what families are for! If you organize all the moving parts, it’s easier to handle any unforeseen circumstances. Keeping to a plan also helps you feel less overwhelmed. Create excitement around the move by giving everyone a specific and important (to them) task. With everyone on the same page, you can avoid any drama when it comes down to the crunch time of moving. 

Lastly, remain as calm as you can be. You can only do so much when it comes to buying and selling. Having a HOMM agent in your corner can allow you to put your feet up because, in our business, we know exactly how to make the moves. We are Helping Others Make Moves every day.

HOMM Real Estate Services, located in the Brandon, Florida area of Tampa-Bay focused to Hillsborough, Pasco, and Polk Counties. As a full-service general real estate company, we specialize in general real estate, home buyers, home sellers, new home construction, rentals, tenants and landlords, and property management.

Learn more about Marie Negron, her team and HOMM Real Estate Services. Call 813-684-5954 or email info.hommsales@gmail.com to get started.