How Can You Buy & Sell a Home at the Same Time?


Today I’ll share how I helped several of my friends buy and sell a home at once with ease.

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There’s no right or wrong method to buying and selling a house at the same time, but one of the first things you’ll want to consider when selling your home is whether it’s a buyer’s or seller’s market.

Juggling these two transactions at the same time is difficult in just about any market, but when it’s a buyer’s market, putting a contingency on your offer may cause the seller to decline it. Be sure to check out my post about the five contingencies in real estate if you haven’t seen it.

If you can afford to own both homes at the same time, a lender will qualify you, and it’s a good idea to find the home that you want to buy first. Apart from showing that you can qualify to own two homes at once, you’ll also need the money for a down payment and the closing costs.

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We’ve helped six families buy and sell at the same time in the last two months.

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Once your new home purchase is completed, you can now move in, put your previous home on the market, or rent it out—whichever works best for your financial situation.

If you qualify to buy while you’re still in your current home, you can ask your potential buyers for a rent-back contingency that allows you to stay 30 to 60 days after the closing. This is an option worth asking about, as it gives you time to buy and move into another home with the added benefit of not putting any contingencies on your purchase offer. The drawback to renting back your home is that you’re on a deadline and if your purchase doesn’t go through, you still have to move.

We’ve helped six families buy and sell at the same time in the last two months. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us for guidance in the process or if you have any questions. We’d love to help you.

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Charlotte Volsch

What’s the right way to handle an inherited property—renovate, list, or sell it as-is? I am Charlotte Volsch, an Estate Property Advisor and Probate & Trust Real Estate Specialist helping attorneys, executors, and families make clear, confident decisions when selling inherited homes. I help attorneys, executors, and families navigate inherited property decisions throughout the Inland Empire and High Desert of Southern California, including Apple Valley, Victorville, Hesperia, Rancho Cucamonga, Redlands, Loma Linda, Fontana, and surrounding communities. Over the course of my career, I have completed 774+ real estate transactions across 24 years, including more than 230 probate and trust property sales. For the past 16+ years, I have focused specifically on estate property situations, working alongside probate and trust attorneys, fiduciaries, and their clients to guide each case from evaluation through sale. Many families are unsure what to do with an inherited home—whether to invest in repairs, list it traditionally, or sell it as-is. Without a clear strategy, estates can make costly mistakes such as over-improving a property, underpricing it, selecting the wrong sale method, or facing delays that impact timelines and estate objectives. I help evaluate those decisions early, so attorneys and their clients can move forward with clarity, avoid unnecessary risk, and choose the most appropriate path based on the property and the situation. I work directly with attorneys and their clients to determine the best path forward, whether that involves preparing a property for the retail market or facilitating a direct sale through a network of qualified investors. For properties that require repairs, may not qualify for traditional financing, or are best suited for as-is sale, I provide access to a network of more than 50 active real estate investors. Over the past 12 months, I have closed 68 transactions, reflecting consistent production and experience navigating changing market conditions. I guide each case using the C.A.L.M. Method: C — Clarify We identify what matters now versus what can wait. A — Align We define priorities—legal, financial, and personal. L — Lead I guide each step in the proper order to avoid delays and unnecessary complications. M — Move Forward Clients proceed with clarity and confidence. I am the Broker Owner of The Volsch Team at Volsch Enterprises, Inc., and hold certifications in Probate Real Estate through the National Association of Realtors (NAR) as well as Certified Probate Real Estate Advisor (Probate Biz). If you are an attorney handling probate or trust matters—or assisting a client with an inherited property—I’m available as a resource to help evaluate the best path forward.