SOLD + PURCHASED

9806 Memike Place, San Diego CA 92119 - PURCHASED

645 Front Street, San Diego CA 92101 - SOLD

STORY TIME:

Buying & Selling at the same time

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Amy & Steve came to us at a big life moment: newly married, thinking about expanding their family, and ready to trade their beautiful downtown condo for a single-family home in San Carlos with a yard and room to grow.

But buying and selling at the same time isn’t one-size-fits-all. Do you buy first? Sell first? Make one contingent on the other? Each option comes with different risks, timelines, and financial outcomes.

So we did what we always do. We sat down together and walked through every scenario, breaking down the pros, cons, and “what ifs,” so they could make a confident, informed decision.

In their case, the right move was buying first.

They secured the home they truly wanted with a low down payment, then moved in—giving us the ability to prep their downtown condo fully vacant, stage it beautifully, and position it perfectly on the market.

The result?✅ Condo sold quickly✅ Full asking price✅ Zero rushing or compromising

From there, they used the proceeds to recast their loan on the new home (not a refinance), paying down the principal and lowering their monthly payment, best of both worlds.

This path isn’t right for everyone, but this is why education matters. Buying and selling at the same time is one of the most complex, and most common, real estate scenarios. Our job is to help our clients understand all their options so they can choose the one that best supports their life goals.

Grateful to guide amazing clients like Amy & Steve through such an important chapter. 🏡💛