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Selling a house can be tricky, but doing it while trying to buy another home in the process seems even worse. Luckily, JoAnn Meier at RE/MAX First Choice in Waterloo, IL, is knowledgeable about the complicated process and is here to help. Below, she discusses whether or not you should have your next house lined up before you finalize selling your home.

3 Questions to Ask When Deciding if You Should Sell Before You Buy

Are You Prepared?

The first question you should ask yourself when trying to navigate this situation is whether or not you’re prepared to sell your house. It’s easy to think about fixing the most daunting issue, which is finding a new home. However, if you find the perfect place, it means you need to be ready to put your house on the market right away, so consider repairing, repainting, and decluttering your current home before you write an offer for something new.

Are You Okay With Uncertainty?

selling a houseThere are many aspects to purchasing a home before you’ve sold your old house that can be uncertain. When buying a home before selling, you are purchasing before you know how much you are going to sell your house for, which can be cause for stress. The timing of the process is also crucial to consider because you could end up with having to pay two mortgages or be without a roof over your head for a few days or even weeks.

Are You Comfortable Negotiating?

Not uncommon, contingent offers can be a good option for those who are in the process of both buying and selling. A contingent offer means that you won’t purchase the home until your original home closes. Sometimes, it takes some negotiation with the realtors you’re working with to get what you need.

If you’re looking for a trusted realtor to help you during the process of buying or selling a house, look no further than JoAnn Meier at RE/MAX First Choice. Serving the Monroe County community, she can help with both your commercial and residential real estate needs. For more information about her services or property for sale, contact the helpful staff by calling (618) 939-6003, or visit her online.

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