Buying One Home &
Selling Another
Twice the tasks but half the stress!
Not Your Average Real Estate Agent
Most real estate agents represent primarily buyers or sellers. I am 50/50 and understand both sides of the coin equally. I’m sure it is very overwhelming for clients, but dual closings can be easily managed when you have checklists & experience. Buying & selling simultaneously requires opposing view points–an agent must be focused on the big picture but also attentive to all the minute details. I’m up to the task & ready to make this process as painless as possible!
What will we discuss during our first consultation?
There are so many things that can go wrong that you aren’t even aware of. That’s why it’s important to have someone who has your best interest in mind, and explains what’s happening at each stage. By the end of the transaction, I joke that my buyers can become Realtors with the knowledge they have gained throughout the process. Education is crucial to helping you make the best financial decision you can make with all options considered.
Timeline
What will we do first? Will we put your home on the market & find a new one later or vice versa? Only an agent who knows the current market will be able to advise you appropriately so you don’t end up homeless!
Financial implications
It’s crucial to know your approximate profit off the sale of your home before you can accurately decide the budget for your new home. We will go through all of the costs associated with both buying & selling to determine a comfortable range for you to spend.
Transactional Assistance:
I will teach you about everyone involved in your transaction and inform you of their roles. I will be your transactional coordinator and make sure we all work together to get your deal done.
An honest advisor to guide you
What’s the difference between acting as a buyer’s agent vs. a seller’s agent?
In general, when working as buyer’s agent my goal is to get the best deal possible. As a seller’s agent I work as hard as possible to get you the most money you can for your home with the most preferential terms. But, there’s a lot more that goes into it, so please click the link for more information on my services as a buyer’s agent and seller’s agent to understand the complexity each. Then multiply that by 2!
Don’t worry–you’ve got the best!
How do I keep it all together?
Half of the battle is just being a good buyer’s agent and a good seller’s agent. The trickier part is merging them together. Here are the best learned skills I’ve picked up for a smooth ride:
When we are placing or accepting offers, every term’s importance is magnified. I will help you to get into the mindset to critically analyze both offers so that you have control over both transaction in a timeframe that will fit your needs. I will also approximate the estimated profits & costs to make a sound financial decision.
Electronic Documentation
There’s way too much going on to have phone calls that rely on you to take notes. All of our communications will be documented electronically so you can always go back to find your answer of what’s new & next. You will also receive a Google Drive folder for both properties, as well as electronic timelines that are updated every day to keep you on track.
Transactional Coordination:
I will teach you about everyone involved in your transaction and inform you of their roles. I will be your transaction coordinator and make sure we all work together to get both of your deals done on time.
Let’s do this!
Take the First Step
Your journey doesn’t have to wait until everything is perfect. Your journey can begin now. Let me think of the best way to figure out how to make your dreams happen. That’s my cell phone number. Just call me and let’s talk now.
Client Testimonials
I had the pleasure of working with Lyndsey the summer of 2016. She was a lucky find because I was recommended to her by my Loan Officer. She was not only very helpful but very informative. She was able to walk me through the process without any headache even though I probably gave her some. My husband and I were in the processing of not only listing our home but buying a new one as well. We were able to seal the deal without doing a double move. I am so incredibly thankful for being able to work with her. I have already recommended her so many times I can’t keep count.
I found Lyndsey in 2016 when I was a first time home buyer – this year I was ready to purchase my second home and Lyndsey was the obvious choice. She also assisted in the sale of my previous home at the same time. For the Purchase: Lyndsey set us up with daily emails for new properties hitting the market and got us started on our search. During this COVID pandemic we had to act fast as homes were selling very quickly. Lyndsey was very responsive and quick to act on our requests to view homes. From her years of knowledge she is able to raise our awareness of different features and potential issues with homes, this is the expertise I relied upon and valued during the process. She maintained a safe environment on all home viewings and ensured we were fully informed before making decisions by conducting personalized research on each home we were interested in. Her expertise and knowledge of the changing market helped us submit an excellent offer that resulted in the quick purchase of the home. For the Sale: Lyndsey outlined and provided detailed instructions and tips to prepare my home for sale very quickly. She leverages a network of professionals who are able to help with any needs when preparing your home for sale. On top of that she was able to assist with scheduling and setting up inspections, re-inspection, and other legal requirements before the sale. Without her assistance I am confident that the sale and purchase of these homes would not have successfully met their closing date deadlines. As long as Lyndsey works in this field we will be lifetime clients of hers.
Our experience working with Lyndsey was excellent….We hired Lyndsey as our sellers agent AND buyers agent ~ not only did she sell our home quickly, she also cliched the deal for our dream home purchase! Throughout our selling/build experience Lyndsey was on top of everything & was two-steps ahead any time we had questions or needed anything!Lori from Livonia to Highland Twp