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Moving Up

Have your housing needs changed along with your income to the point where you are starting to look for a change in your housing situation?

It is usually easier to find your second home than it is to find buyers for your existing home. As part of your selling strategy, it is a good idea to have your present home under contract before you begin a serious search for a new home. This will make you attractive to sellers in two ways. You won't have to include a contingency in your offer to cover the sale of your present home. And you will look more qualified financially, which will improve your bargaining position if you negotiate on the price or terms. In a situation where there are multiple offers, the chances of your offer being accepted are increased if your offer isn't dependent on selling another house before you can make a move.