Selling and buying at the same time
Sell the home you have and buy the one you want, run as one plan so you are never stuck between homes.
Two closings, one plan
If you need to sell and buy a home at the same time in the Pensacola area, you already know the worry: two mortgages, a hotel with the kids, or a new home that falls through after you have sold the old one. You have a date you must be out and a date you must be in. Lining those up is the job.
How I run it
Vivian Corwin is a bilingual Realtor and Military Relocation Professional with IXL Real Estate in Pensacola, FL, helping military and relocating families buy and sell homes across Pensacola, Pace, Milton, Gulf Breeze, and Navarre. This is the move I specialize in. I run your sale and your purchase as one plan on one timeline. We decide whether to buy first or sell first based on your numbers, line up the lender early, and build the listing timeline backward from the day you need to move.
On the selling side, you get my full listing plan: three pricing plans to choose from, professional photos, drone and walkthrough video, paid Facebook ads, a single-property website and weekly updates. On the buying side, every home is checked against VA standards before you offer. See how I sell homes and how I help you buy.
What you get
- Buy first or sell first, decided with your numbers
- Both closings planned on one calendar
- One agent for both sides of your move
- A vetted agent where you are going, if your next home is outside the area
Buy first or sell first?
Selling first means you know exactly what you have to spend, and you are not carrying two homes. The risk is needing a place to live in between, which we plan for with closing dates and backup options.
Buying first means you can move once and take your time with the sale. The risk is carrying two payments if your home takes longer to sell, which we plan for by pricing and preparing your home to sell on schedule.
We decide with your numbers, your lender and your move date. There is no one right answer, but there is a right answer for you.
Mistakes move-up buyers make
- Falling for the next home before knowing what the current one will sell for
- Pricing the current home high to fund the next one
- Not lining up the lender early
- Planning the two closings separately instead of together
Trading up by town
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I buy first or sell first?
It depends on your finances, the market and your move date. We look at your numbers together and choose the order that protects you.
Can you help if my next home is in another state?
Yes. I sell your home here and connect you with a vetted agent where you are going, and coordinate the timing with them.
What if my sale closes before my purchase?
We plan for that from the start, including closing dates and backup options, so you are not left without a place to live.
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Ready to make your move with Vivian Corwin?