Answers by Sergio Sciortino

The best approach is usually to start by understanding what your current home is worth and speaking with a lender to confirm your buying power. Many homeowners begin looking at homes first so they understand the market, then list their current home once they are ready to move forward. When your home goes under contract, you’re in a stronger position to buy because you know your equity and buyers see that your home is already sold. From there, you can often coordinate closing dates or negotiate a short rent-back so you have time to move into your next home without the stress of carrying two mortgages or not having a place to live. Also there are programs to buy without selling