Ready for more space...
But you have a home to sell?
You may have more options than you think.
Do we have to sell first?
The answer? It depends.
Not necessarily. Your current home, equity, finances and timing all play a role in determining what options may be available.
There's no one-size-fits-all approach. Understanding your options is the first step toward figuring out how to make your next move.
Did you know?
39% of sellers surveyed in 2025 reported accepting an offer contingent on the buyer selling their previous home.
Source: Zillow Consumer Housing Trends Report 2025. National seller survey.
In the past six weeks, we had ten subject-to-sale accepted offers in all price ranges, compared to nine last year.
Source: Stark Company Realtors
A home-sale contingency isn't automatically a dealbreaker. Whether a seller will consider one depends on the home, competition, timing and terms of the offer.
Understanding your options before making a move can help you decide what approach makes sense for you
A lending partner to help with the financing side
We've teamed up with Andy Dongarra with Johnson Financial Group to help with the financing side of your next move.
Andy can help you explore available lending programs and financing options, while we guide you through the real estate side, from understanding your home's value to coordinating the timing of buying and selling.
Andy Dongarra
Vice President, Mortgage Field Manager
NMLS ID: 1592732
608.743.1552
adongarra@johnsonfinancialgroup.com
Products and services offered by Johnson Bank, Member FDIC, a Johnson Financial Group company.
Every move looks a little different.
Whether you need to sell first or want to explore other options, it starts with a conversation.
You don't need to have everything figured out. That's what we're here to help with.
Wondering what your next move could look like?
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Thinking about a move in spring 2027?
We're sharing helpful information and resources over the coming months to help homeowners prepare for their next move. Stay tuned!
Your home worked then.
Does it still?
Maybe you need another bedroom. A bigger yard. More storage. A home office. Or maybe you're simply ready for more space.
The home that worked perfectly when you bought it may not fit your life quite as well today.
And if you've thought about moving, you've probably also wondered...
How do we buy another home when we already own one?
That's where things can start to feel complicated.
- Do we sell first?
- Can we buy before we sell?
- What happens to the equity in our current home?
- How do we time everything?
The good news? There isn't just one way to make a move.
Depending on your situation, there are different strategies for buying your next home while selling your current one.
That's what we're here to help with.
We're a local husband-and-wife real estate team. We help homeowners through the whole move — from understanding what their current home may be worth and what their options are, to finding and buying the next one.
Because your next move doesn't have to start with a FOR SALE sign.
It can start with understanding your options.
Not ready to move? That's okay.
You don't need to be ready to sell to start asking questions.
Have a question about making your next move? Contact us using the form above.
No sales pitch. We're happy to answer your question.
More to Come
Making a move can bring up a lot of questions.
Over the next few months, we'll be adding more information here about buying and selling at the same time—from different ways to coordinate the two moves to financing, timing and preparing your current home.
Not ready to move yet? That's okay. Check back anytime—or send us a question above.
