Buy Before You Sell
Move into your dream home first. Then sell your current home—vacant, staged, and positioned for top dollar.
See If You QualifyStuck in the Buy-Sell Dilemma?
You found your dream home, but you need to sell first. By the time your home sells, someone else bought it. It's the classic catch-22 that frustrates Bay Area homeowners every day.
The Buy Before You Sell program solves this. Unlock your home equity to buy first, move once, and sell your empty home for maximum value.
- ✓Make non-contingent offers that win
- ✓Move into your new home first
- ✓Sell your vacant home for more
- ✓No bridge loans or double mortgages
- ✓Avoid the stress of simultaneous transactions
How It Works
A simple process that puts you in control.
Get Pre-Approved
We'll review your current home's equity and determine your buying power. You'll know exactly what you can afford for your next home.
Find Your New Home
Shop with confidence. When you find the right home, make a strong, non-contingent offer that sellers love.
Buy & Move In
HomeLight provides the funds to purchase your new home. Move in and get settled—no rushing, no stress.
Sell for Top Dollar
Now we list your previous home. Vacant and properly staged, it shows beautifully and typically sells for more.
Keep Your Equity
After your old home sells, you receive your equity minus program fees. Simple, transparent, done.
Why Sellers Love This
Win More Offers
Non-contingent offers are 4x more likely to be accepted. Compete with all-cash buyers on a level playing field.
Sell for More
Vacant, staged homes sell for 5-10% more on average. No more showing your home while living in it.
Move Once
Skip the temporary housing, storage units, and double moves. Go directly from your old home to your new one.
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HomeLight has facilitated over $100 billion in real estate transactions. Their Buy Before You Sell program is trusted by thousands of homeowners nationwide.
Learn More at HomeLightCommon Questions
How does Buy Before You Sell work?
Get approved in 24 hours or less with no commitment. Once approved, you can access a portion of your home equity to make a non-contingent offer on your new home. After closing, you have 21 days to list your prior home and 120 days to sell it.
Do I need to make a contingent offer?
No! That's the key advantage. You can submit a competitive offer with no home sale contingency, which can save you 1-3% on the purchase price of your new home in competitive markets.
What are the property requirements?
Your current home must be valued between $250K-$2.5M, on no more than 5 acres, and be your primary residence. Government financing (FHA, VA) cannot be used on either the existing or new home.
What if my home doesn't sell?
HomeLight provides a backup guarantee. If your home doesn't sell within 120 days, HomeLight will buy the property and continue working to sell it. Any profits above HomeLight's costs go to you.
How long do I have to sell my current home?
You have 21 days after closing on your new home to list your prior home on the market, and 120 days total to get it sold.
What are the costs?
The program fee is 2.4% of the final sale price of your current home, collected at closing. Clients often find this worthwhile since non-contingent offers can save 1-3% on the new home purchase, and selling vacant can net up to 10% more.
Ready to Buy First?
Find out if you qualify for the Buy Before You Sell program.
- ✓Free qualification check
- ✓Know your buying power
- ✓No obligation to proceed
- ✓Expert guidance throughout
Check Your Eligibility
Tell us about your situation and we'll see if you qualify.