One of the biggest fears homeowners have is selling their house and not knowing where they’re going next.
That’s a valid concern. I get it. You’re juggling two transactions at once, and the timing has to work. What if your sale closes before your new home is ready? What if you can’t find the right place in your price range?
Hi, I’m Tanja Odzak, Realtor with eXp Realty, helping people sell and buy homes right here in the East Bay for the last 10 years!
The good news is there are real strategies to coordinate both sides of the move. You may be able to negotiate closing timelines with the buyer. You can use contingency options that protect you. You can structure the transaction in a way that gives you more flexibility.
Here’s what I see happen most often: sellers assume they have to choose between speed and certainty. They think they have to sell fast and hope something comes along, or wait for the perfect home and risk their listing going stale. That’s not how it works.
In the East Bay market right now, you have options. A short-term rental bridge, a rent-back agreement, a delayed closing. These aren’t unusual. Smart buyers understand them. And a good agent knows how to position them so you’re not losing money or momentum.
The worst thing you can do is figure this out alone. The logistics of a simultaneous transaction are complex, and one wrong move could cost you thousands.
I’m Tanja Odzak and I’ve sold over $95 Million worth of homes and have a decade of experience, If you’re considering making a move but you’re worried about the timing and logistics, reach out. Message me “TIMING” and let’s create a game plan that protects you on both sides.