{"id":17682,"date":"2025-03-04T04:00:23","date_gmt":"2025-03-04T12:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=17682"},"modified":"2025-03-05T02:51:34","modified_gmt":"2025-03-05T10:51:34","slug":"buyer-how-to-buy-a-house-while-selling-your-own","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/buyer-how-to-buy-a-house-while-selling-your-own\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Buy a House While Selling Your Own: 10 Options to Consider"},"content":{"rendered":"

Your house was perfect for you and your family when you bought it \u2014 years ago. But you\u2019ve all grown, and now it\u2019s time to find something that\u2019s a better fit. Unfortunately, with all the hurdles that come with real estate transactions, you\u2019re now wondering how to buy a house<\/a> while selling your own without being overwhelmed.<\/p>\n

Buying or selling a property can be stressful<\/a>, no matter the circumstances. But if you need to do both simultaneously, it can escalate from \u201cstressful\u201d to an extremely daunting experience. You want to find the best offer<\/a> for your current home while ensuring you have enough of a down payment<\/a> for your new property. All the while, the timelines need to match up so you\u2019re not left without a roof over your head.<\/p>\n

Sound intimidating? That\u2019s OK! We\u2019ve talked to veteran real estate agents<\/a> to build an end-to-end guide on how to buy a house when you need to sell your current one. So, instead of stressing your way through two sales, you can set yourself up for success and have your bags packed for your new home in no time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Step one: Talk to an expert today!<\/h3>\n

Sell your home for a competitive price in as few as 10 days, with no additional fees, agent commission, or prep\u2011work using HomeLight’s Simple Sale investor network.<\/p>\n \n

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First: Do your research<\/h2>\n

Before you begin choosing the best way to buy a house while selling your own, talk to a real estate agent<\/a> who can break down all of your options.<\/p>\n

Your agent can give you a sense of what your house could list for<\/a> right now and how fast it\u2019s likely to sell<\/a>. They\u2019ll get a gauge for your timeline and build a step-by-step process that makes the most sense for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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