Selling & buying
Selling and Buying at the Same Time
It's one of the trickiest moves in real estate. Roy helps you plan the order, the timing, and the numbers so you're not stuck paying for two homes or scrambling for a place to live.
How Roy Helps You Make Both Moves
Start with both sets of numbers
A home value range and net proceeds estimate for your current home. A lender of your choice can tell you what you can buy, with and without selling first.
Pick your strategy
Sell first, buy first, or make an offer that depends on your sale. Roy explains the trade-offs of each in plain English.
Get ready while you search
Prepare your current home while saved searches and new-listing alerts watch for the next one.
Line up the two escrows
Coordinate closing dates so the money from your sale is there when you need it. If needed, Roy can negotiate options like a short rent-back.
One plan, one point of contact
Roy represents you on both sides of your move, under two separate written agreements, so nothing falls through the cracks.
Common Ways to Do It
Sell first
You know exactly what you have to spend and avoid owning two homes. You may need a short rent-back or a temporary place to live.
Buy first
You move once and on your schedule. It usually takes the financing to carry both homes for a while, so talk with a lender.
Offer with a sale contingency
Your purchase depends on your home selling. It protects you, but some sellers prefer offers without it. Roy will explain how it may be received.
Rent-back
You sell, then stay in your home for an agreed time after closing while you finish buying the next one.
Questions Owners Ask
Can I make an offer that depends on my home selling?
Yes. That's called a sale contingency. It protects you, but in some situations sellers may prefer other offers. Roy will explain the trade-offs for the homes you're considering.
What if my home sells before I find the next one?
Options include negotiating a rent-back, a longer escrow, or a short-term rental. Roy will help you plan for this before you list.
Do I need to talk to a lender first?
Yes, early. A lender can explain what you qualify for and whether options like a bridge loan make sense. Roy can suggest several local lenders, and you're free to choose any lender you like.
Can Roy help me sell and buy?
Yes. He can represent you as the seller and as the buyer, with a separate written agreement for each. Commissions are negotiable and not set by law.
No cost, no obligation
Let's Plan Both Moves
Start with your home's value, then a 15-minute call to sketch out the order and timing.
Free Seller Guide
Steps, typical costs, California disclosures, and a get-ready checklist, in plain English.
A home value estimate is an opinion of market value from a licensed real estate salesperson, not an appraisal, and not a guarantee of any price or result. This page is general information, not legal or tax advice. Commissions are negotiable and not set by law. If your property is currently listed with another broker, this is not a solicitation of that listing.