Selling and Buying Your Next Home in Scottsdale and Greater Phoenix
Trading up from your current home, with the sale and the purchase planned to support each other.
What move-up buyers in Scottsdale are balancing
Move-up buyers in Scottsdale and across Greater Phoenix are doing two big things at once: selling the home they have and buying the one they want next. The family has grown, the commute has changed or the current home no longer fits how you live. The goal is clear. The order of operations is where it gets complicated.
Sell first and you have a known number, but you may need somewhere to stay in between. Buy first and you can move once, but you may own two homes for a while. Neither is right for everyone.
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How I help you trade up
I am an Associate Broker with Coldwell Banker Realty, licensed since 2003, and I help clients on both sides of a sale. For a move-up buyer, that means one plan for two transactions. The four steps are on my pages about how I sell a home and how I help you buy.
We start with the numbers: what your current home is likely to sell for, what you will walk away with and what that means for your next purchase. Your lender is part of this conversation, because financing options affect whether buying first is realistic. Then we decide the order, prepare your current home for the market and start the search for the next one, timed so the two support each other.
What you can expect
- A clear picture of your equity. What your current home is worth and what you are likely to net.
- Buy first or sell first, decided with your numbers. Not with guesswork.
- Two transactions, one plan. Dates coordinated so you move as few times as possible.
- Offer terms that protect you. Contingencies and closing dates chosen with both transactions in mind.
- Adjustments when timing shifts. If one side moves faster or slower, we adjust the other.
Ways to line up a sale and a purchase
There is more than one way to connect the two sides, and the right one depends on your finances and the market.
Sell first, then buy. Lowest financial risk, with a possible short-term rental or stay in between.
Buy first, then sell. One move, but it may require the ability to carry both homes or a lending option your lender offers for this situation.
Buy with a sale contingency. Your purchase depends on selling your current home. It can work, though some sellers see it as a weaker offer.
Coordinated closings. Both closings scheduled close together. It takes planning and some flexibility on both sides.
We look at each option against your goals and choose the one that fits.
Trading up across the areas I serve
These pages look at trading up in specific parts of the Valley:
Start by finding out what your current home is worth, or tell me what you want next.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I sell my home before buying the next one?
It depends on your finances, timing and comfort with uncertainty. We look at your numbers with your lender and choose the order that fits.
Can I make an offer that depends on selling my home?
Yes, with a sale contingency. It can work well, though some sellers prefer offers without one. We weigh it against the other options.
How do I know how much I can spend on the next home?
Start with what your current home is likely to sell for and what you will net after costs. Your lender then confirms what you can finance.
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