Selling and buying
Plan your DFW sale and purchase on one calendar
Mayshore represents both the sale and purchase within Dallas–Fort Worth. Work out when the cash from your sale will reach you and when your purchase needs it. Review the financing for both steps before making an offer. Then compare closing and possession dates. Choose whether to sell or buy first, with a backup for temporary housing or overlapping payments if a date changes.
Can I sell my house and buy another at the same time in Texas?
Yes. Start with your available equity and cash. Ask your lender what you can buy before the current home sells. Compare that option with selling first or making a contingent offer. Read the possession terms alongside the closing dates. Choose a plan you can afford even if you need extra time between homes.
Four ways to move
Which home do I close on first?
- 01
Sell, then buy
Complete your sale so you know how much money is available for the purchase. Budget for temporary housing and storage if you leave before the next home is ready. A written possession agreement may give you another timing option.
- 02
Buy, then sell
Secure the next home before listing your current one. You need financing and reserves that can support both homes until the sale closes. Test the cost if selling takes longer than you expect.
- 03
Coordinate both contracts
Ask whether the contracts can link the sale and purchase through accepted contingencies. Align the financing and dates with your agents. Keep a fallback because a change in one closing can affect the other.
- 04
Arrange temporary housing
A short-term rental gives you time between homes. A written leaseback may let you stay after your sale if the other party agrees. Price storage and a second move before choosing the arrangement.
The move budget
When is each dollar available?
- Equity
Estimate what remains after your loan payoff and selling costs. That net amount is the cash your sale may contribute to the purchase.
- Purchase cash
Plan for the down payment and the charges due at closing. Set aside money for inspections and an appraisal before then. Keep moving costs and your remaining reserve in the budget too.
- Overlap
Calculate a month of payments and property bills on both homes. Add storage or temporary rent if needed. Decide how long your reserves can support that overlap.
- Timing risk
Ask what happens if your loan or appraisal is delayed. Allow time to resolve inspection and title questions. Choose the date when you would switch to your backup plan.
Backup plan
Why do linked closings need a fallback?
Choose a temporary place to stay and a date range you can afford. Confirm the financing limit if both homes overlap. Agree who will contact each closing team when a date changes. Write down the point when you will use the backup so an urgent call has a clear answer.
Have your agents review the contracts and possession terms. Ask your lender to confirm financing. Use the appropriate title or tax professional for those questions, including any HOA amount due at closing.
Your home sale
Build one plan for both sides of the move
Tell us about your current home and when you want to move. Share whether the purchase depends on sale proceeds. Include any financing limit or backup you are considering.
Mayshore Realty serves Dallas–Fort Worth sellers with full-service single-family listings for a 1% listing-side fee. Buyer-agent compensation and closing costs are separate.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I buy and sell a house at the same time?
Put your sale and purchase on one calendar. Estimate when your sale proceeds will be available and how much cash the purchase needs first. Compare selling first with buying first. A coordinated pair of contracts is another option if the terms work. Plan temporary housing or another fallback before signing, then update the dates as either transaction changes.
Can I make an offer contingent on selling my current home?
You can propose a purchase contingent on selling your current home. The other party has to accept it. A listed home with a realistic price presents different timing from one already under contract. Your lender also needs to review the dependency. Confirm the contingency's dates and notices before relying on it.
What short-term financing and timing options can bridge a sale and purchase?
Ask your lender whether a bridge loan or home-equity credit fits your situation. A purchase-before-sale program or later mortgage recast may be another option. You can also negotiate timing through a delayed closing or written leaseback. Temporary housing can separate the closings. Compare eligibility and fees, then budget for overlap and repayment before choosing.