Unless your're a first-time homebuyer, moving likely means selling your current home at the same time as you purchase your next. To make this transition more fluid, consider the following.
IF YOU HAVE THE LUXURY OF CHOOSING WHAT TIME OF YEAR TO MOVE, CHOOSE SPRING. There are more buyers out looking for properties at this time of year than any other, and as a buyer yourself, spring offers the greatest selection of available properties from which to choose, increasing your chances of simultaneous sale and purchase.
BE A MOTIVATED SELLER. Doing this includes: pricing your home realistically to have the best chance of selling quickly, having a home inspection performed and making repairs as needed, making sure your home shows well, considering the use of a home stager, making property easily available for showings and being open to lower offers if they are unconditional or allow for a long or fexible closing.
BE A MOTIVATED BUYER. Figure out how much you can afford to spend on your next home and find out from your realtor what's available in your price range: don't waste valuable time looking at unaffordable properties. GET PRE-APPROVED for a mortgage. Line up a home inspector and any other professionals whose services you may require once you're ready to make an offer through your realtor.
