Where to Live When Selling and Buying at the Same Time

Thinking about selling but hesitant because you're not sure you'll find your next home in time? That fear is completely valid, and it's genuinely stressful when closings don't line up.

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.

A few real options exist for the gap between selling and buying. Renting for a bit gives you more time to find the right home without settling out of pressure. A rent-back lets you close with your buyer and then stay in the home as their tenant for an agreed period, ideal when the new owners aren't in a rush to move in, and it puts you in a stronger position as a buyer with cash in hand. Asking your buyer to extend escrow is another option, buying a bit more time on your side. Off-market properties are also worth considering when timing is tight.

I'm Tanja Odzak, and I've sold over $100 million worth of homes with a decade of experience in the East Bay. There are a few more strategies to bridge this exact gap. Let's talk about which one fits your situation.