Jenifer Sims Realtor

Gorgeous ANTELOPE home with an oversized SOLAR POWERED swimming pool!!PRE PLUMBED for salt water!!! Incredible entertainer's backyard on OVERSIZED lot with privacy trees!!! Enjoy music in style with a BUILT-IN SURROUND SOUND SYSTEM...throughout the home, garage, and backyard!!!... Don't let this beauty escape!!!

Stop here if you talked to your lender and determined that you HAVE to sell in order to buy (or keep reading incase you should prepare for this scenario): Trust me, you're not alone but fair warning, this will be challenging. If you've ever heard anyone tell you otherwise, they're lying. I'm here to A: Tell you like it is but B: Help you be as prepared as possible to therefore simplify it as much as it can possibly be simplified. In today's post, I'm going to tackle ...some of your options in this scenario to get you mentally ready! A: Your for sale sign needs to come before your dream home search (before you officially start searching that is). If you're going to write an offer on a home, your house needs to be listed for sale, FIRST. B: Determine if you want to bank on finding a house in the window of your house getting an offer and the closing date or if you want to find alternative living arrangements for the in-between. C: If you decide to try for the short window, please be mindful of the domino effect. This is possible but if you have to sell in order to buy, your home has to close in order for you to close on the new home. If something falls apart (again, it is a possibility), then you could lose out on your new house. Don't think the worst, just be prepared. D: To give yourself a longer timeframe to find your new house without finding in-between living arrangements, you could request a closing date that is farther out with the buyers purchasing your home. This will give you more search time. E: Get your house on the market, under contract and sold with a plan for alternate living arrangements in place so that you don't have to rush to find your dream home. Will this be more work - yes. But it will also give you the time you need to find a house you truly love rather than finding one because you only had 60 days before you became homeless! More to come on buying and selling at the same time tomorrow!!

Your FIRST step when BUYING and SELLING at the same time Figure out the answer to this question: DO YOU HAVE TO SELL YOUR HOME IN ORDER TO BUY A NEW HOME?? ... This doesn't mean "Do you want to sell first" it means "Do you HAVE TO sell first". Having your current home under contract and ready to close before closing on your new home sounds ideal, but it can also make the process a lot more complicated and stressful (to be totally honest). So start by talking to a lender about your financing options before putting up a for sale sign. Have them run the numbers a few different ways to to find out if you can financially carry both mortgages at the price point you're looking to move up to. Tune in later this week. I'll be sharing the next step in the moving up to your dream home process!

THIS IS A STEP BY STEP PROCESS TO NAVIGATING THE DOUBLE MOVE PROCESS (save this for later) and stay tuned as I dive into the move-up buyer process every day this week! The truth about buying and selling at the same time: it can be a little overwhelming. That's why having a plan in place is CRITICAL to not wanting to throw in the towel and quit your new home search. You're looking at houses online for a reason and I want to help make this transition as stress-free as possible!

Gingerbread latte or Peppermint Mocha? During the month of December, I have a limited number of spots left for holiday coffee + home consultations. Wondering what that is exactly? We set up a Zoom meeting (in the comfort of your own home) sip our favorite holiday beverages, and talk about the home buying process.... I’ll answer all your questions, walk you through what to expect, set you up for success, and get you started on a custom home search. All you have to do is comment on this post or send me a direct message to secure your spot. These are open for anyone considering starting the home buying process in the next 12 months! BONUS: You'll also get my buyer bundle which is a culmination of helpful resources I've curated for my first-time buyers based on what I've learned they've needed most! Below are some dates and times I have available for 30-minute Zoom Sessions: Dec 21st @ 10:30 AM Dec 22nd @ 10:30 AM Dec 23rd @ 10:30 AM Dec 28th @ 10:00 AM Dec 29th @ 10:00 AM Dec 30th @ 10:00 AM DON'T WAIT BOOK NOW! START THE HOME BUYING PROCESS NOW!!

Tis the Season...

Why home inspections are so important...

Congratulations to my awesome buyer, David!!

The Holidays could be the best time to buy a house!!