Strategies that work
Getting from this home to the next one
Bridge loans
Use equity in your current home to buy the next one before you sell, so your offer is not contingent on a sale.
Buy before you sell
Line up financing so you can secure the new place first, then list your current home.
A strong pre-approval
Sellers take pre-approved buyers seriously. In a competitive market it can decide who wins.
The sell-then-buy playbook
Timing is everything
- Know your current equity and your buying power
- Structure the financing to keep contingencies low
- Line up both closing timelines
- Have a backup plan if the dates do not match perfectly
New rules for sellers
How commissions changed in 2024
What changed
Under the 2024 NAR settlement rules, buyer agent pay is no longer shown on the MLS, buyers sign agreements with their agents before touring, and pay is discussed up front.
What it means for you
You have more flexibility in how commissions are structured, and more decisions to make. Choosing not to offer buyer agent pay can shrink your pool of buyers, so be strategic.
Thinking about selling on your own?
Why "for sale by owner" often costs more
Skipping the agent sounds like savings. In practice, pricing mistakes, contract errors, smaller buyer pools and legal risk often eat that savings and more. The right agent and the right plan up front usually net you more.
Selling an investment property?
Look at a 1031 exchange
You may be able to defer capital gains taxes by reinvesting in another investment property. The clock is strict: 45 days to identify and 180 days to close, so have your financing ready before you list.
Talk with a tax professional about your situation.
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