How to Buy and Sell at the Same Time in Tampa Bay

That’s exactly what we specialize in. We’re Team Sigh, a mother-daughter team with Five Star Real Estate, and we’ve guided 200+ transactions across Tampa Bay. Here’s how we think about moving up.

Step 1: Start with your numbers

Before anything goes on the market, we look at what your current home is likely to sell for, what you’d walk away with, and what that means for your next purchase. We’ll also connect you with a trusted lender early, because your financing options shape every decision after this.

Step 2: Choose your order

There are three common paths, and the right one depends on your situation:

• Sell first: you know exactly what you have to spend, and you’re not carrying two mortgages. The tradeoff is you may need a short-term place to land, or a rent-back.
• Buy first: you move once, on your own schedule. This usually takes enough savings or financing to carry both homes for a while, so it’s a lender conversation first.
• Do both at once: list and shop at the same time, then line up the closings as closely as possible. This is where coordination matters most.

Step 3: Use the right tools in your offer and your sale

• Home sale contingency: makes your purchase depend on your current home selling. Some sellers accept these; we’ll tell you honestly when it could weaken your offer.
• Rent-back (leaseback): you sell and stay in your home for a set time after closing, so you’re not moving twice.
• Closing date coordination: we work with both sides to set dates that give you breathing room.
• Financing options: your lender can explain options like bridge financing or using equity for a down payment, and whether they make sense for you.

Step 4: Get your home ready and priced right

When you’re buying at the same time, a home that sits is expensive. We focus on an honest price, the few updates that actually matter, and marketing that reaches the right buyers quickly: professional photos, video, 3D tours, and targeted digital outreach.

Step 5: Line up both closings

We manage the details between both transactions, including inspections, appraisals, repairs, and title, so the pieces land in the right order. You will always know what is next.

Why families move up with Team Sigh

• Fifth-generation Tampa natives who know the neighborhoods, not just the listings
• 200+ transactions and 35+ years of combined experience
• One plan for two transactions, with clear communication from start to finish