Moving
Buying and selling at the same time in Greater LA
A simultaneous move is not one decision. It is a chain of dependencies that should be visible before either transaction creates pressure on the other.
Draw the dependency map
Write down what must happen before you can make an offer, remove a contingency, close, move, or deliver possession. Include loan approval, sale proceeds, property preparation, school or work timing, pets, storage, and temporary housing.
- Must sale proceeds fund the purchase?
- Can you carry both homes temporarily?
- How much overlap or temporary housing is acceptable?
- What happens if either closing moves by a week?
Compare strategies, not slogans
Sell-first, buy-first, contingent-offer, bridge, rent-back, and temporary-housing approaches each move risk to a different place. Availability and terms vary, so discuss the current options with the appropriate licensed professionals.
Set decision checkpoints
Use checkpoints for preparation completion, financing confirmation, pricing review, search readiness, and backup activation. A written plan makes it easier to adjust without making rushed decisions.
Sources and review standard
This educational guide is general information, not real estate, legal, tax, financial, lending, or appraisal advice. Verify property-specific questions with the appropriate professional.
Decision language