Buying Your Next Home First, Then Selling
Find your next home first, then sell the one you have, with a plan for the overlap.
Find the right home without the clock
Buying first lets you take your time and move in when you're ready. You're not shopping under a sale deadline, and you may only have to move once.
I'm Omega Mejia, a real estate agent in Frisco, Texas. I help you decide whether buying first fits, and build a plan for the overlap.
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What buying first asks of you
The trade-off is that you may carry two homes for a while. A good plan answers one question: how long could the overlap last, and can you carry it comfortably?
- Price your current home first. You'll know what the overlap might cost and what you're likely to walk away with.
- Get the house ready early. When photos, video and the pre-listing inspection are ready, your home can list the moment you find the next one.
- Talk with your lender. How you finance the next home changes how much room you have. I'll introduce you to lenders I work with.
- Decide how long you'll wait. Choose ahead of time when you'd make a price move on your current home, so you're not deciding under stress.
Your next home
Before showings, we set your goals and your must-haves in a buyer consultation. See how I help buyers, step by step. Buying new construction? Start here.
Is buying first right for you?
It depends on your numbers, your dates and what you're comfortable carrying. Read how Frisco homeowners decide the order, or see how selling first works.
Start with your plan
Tell me what you're planning. I'll help you pick the order and build the plan, so the dates never feel like a guessing game.
This page describes my general approach and isn't legal, tax or lending advice. Check financing and tax questions with your lender and tax advisor.
Check these out next
If this page was useful, these cover the same places and interests:
- Upsizing: moving up to more space.
- Buy a new custom or new construction home: how I compare builder offers on the full numbers.
- Luxury homes for buyers: the high end, with a plan.
- Frisco: my home base, with neighborhoods and local life.
Talk with me about your plans
Selling or buying near here? Start with the page that fits, then send me your questions through my contact form.
- Selling: how I sell homes, a free home value and my free seller guide.
- Buying: how I help buyers, how buying works in Texas and my free buyer guide.
- Questions: contact me through the form and tell me what you're planning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I buy a new home before my house sells?
Many homeowners do. It works best when you know what your current home is likely to bring, have a plan for how long the overlap could last and have talked with your lender.
How do I avoid carrying two homes too long?
Price and prepare your current home before you start shopping, so it can list quickly when you find the next one. Decide ahead of time when you'd adjust the price.
How do I avoid moving twice?
Line up the closing dates so they fall close together. It takes coordination between your sale, your purchase and your lender, and it's worth planning early.
Who should I talk to about financing and taxes?
Talk with your lender about financing and your tax advisor about taxes. I point you to them instead of guessing.
Hi, I'm Omega Mejia.
I help people across Collin County make their next move with confidence. Got a question, or a house you're curious about? I'd love to hear about it.
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