If you're searching for homes for sale in Charleston SC, ask yourself a simple question along the way… am I putting the cart before the horse?
Sure, moving can be stressful. With so many unknowns , it is not uncommon for people to jump the gun and do things in reverse. Find a home, then try to sell.
While this is a good way to avoid being homeless, there are some very good reasons to be careful not to put the cart before the horse. Not to buy and then sell.
Consider this:
The problem:
So what's the right way to go about doing this?
Having helped many people through this process, I realize that it is asking a lot to not look at homes for sale in Charleston SC when considering a move when you still have a home to sell. It is human nature, and I'm certain that I would do the same thing if I was considering packing my family up and relocating. And please don't get me wrong, I'm glad you're excited. This is a good thing. I would suggest just trying to be a bit careful about it for your benefit.
This is what has worked in the past:
Now that you have the right mindset, there are some good options to consider when dealing with the buyer for your home. A planned strategy, and diligent implementation is really effective.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Of course there are different circumstances for every situation. The above two scenarios are just ways that I have helped people cope with the orchestration (and the subsequent juggling) of a home sale and purchase while avoiding the risk of finding a dream home and not being able to purchase it.
Like I said every situation is unique, and I welcome the opportunity to discuss yours in an effort to provide an efficient and streamlined approach in an attempt for you to get from Point A to Point B safely, and effectively.
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Nat Wallen is a Realtor in Charleston SC specializing in residential property sales. He has been licensed since 1995 and is the top listing agent with Carolina One Real Estate. Carolina One Real Estate is the largest company in the Charleston SC area of 700 plus agents. For more detailed information, visit his homepage at natwallen.com. NOTE: Nat Wallen never solicits consumers interacting with his blog unless requested. YOUR comments are encouraged and welcomed. Thanks!