Need to Buy and Sell!?

The Situation

My clients had a lovely 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in Jamestown, NC. With a growing family, they needed more space, and they wanted to be closer to amenities and family in Greensboro.

But they had reservations about buying before selling:

• What if they couldn't get the right price for their home?
• What if it took a long time to sell?
• What would a clear timeline for buying, and then listing, actually look like?

They also knew what they wanted: a brick ranch with a basement on a larger lot. Because they own a construction company, they loved the idea of taking a home with great bones and modernizing it to fit their family.

My Approach

I started by listening carefully and asking a lot of questions. Then I set up a very specific search in the Greensboro neighborhoods that appealed to them. I checked every home myself before sharing it, making sure it hit at least 80% of their criteria so they only saw homes worth their time.

What Happened

We found a great fit quickly: a custom home built in the 1970s with a layout that could be even better with some updating. It had a basement and sat on a large, flat lot. We negotiated $15,000 off the price to bring it within their budget, and closed just a few days before Christmas.

That timing was key. It fell during a slower season for their business, so they could tackle the bulk of the remodeling and move in before we listed their original home in March. Listing at the start of peak buying season paid off, and they received a full-price offer on their first home.

Client Feedback

"We had a fantastic experience working with Emma Skelton. We found her to be knowledgeable and professional, she was always available to answer any questions we had throughout the process of purchasing our home."

"I'm incredibly pleased with the service I received with Emma Skelton."

— Vanessa G. Google Review, December 23, 2023

Thinking About a Similar Move?

If you're in a similar situation, I know you'll have a lot of questions:

• Is it best to sell first, then buy?
• What does the ideal timeline look like?
• I don't think I have enough equity or savings to buy before selling. Are there other options?

Every situation is different. I work alongside some of the area's best lenders, and together we can build a plan you're completely comfortable with. If this sounds like you, I'd love to chat!