Seller's Choice Program
The Perfect Solution for Homeowners Who Want to Sell and Buy Without the Risk
Are you a current homeowner looking to sell, downsize, or upgrade but worried about finding and purchasing the perfect replacement home? Don't worry – we've got you covered!
The Seller's Choice Program is designed to keep you in control throughout the entire process by solving this dilemma.
Here's how it works:
You list your home for sale with a contingency: the sale depends on successfully finding a replacement property. Typically, sellers cannot back out of a sale once an agreement is in place unless the buyer doesn't perform. However, with this contingency, you, as the homeowner, are protected, allowing you to proceed with peace of mind.
On the other side, purchasing your replacement property is contingent on successfully selling your current home, ensuring you're protected in both transactions.
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Learn more about the Seller's Choice Program and how it can protect your next move.
How It Works
Contingent Sale
You list your property for sale, but the sale is contingent upon finding a suitable replacement property. This gives you the time you need to find the right home without the fear of being stuck without a place to go.
Experienced Guidance
Since this process involves many moving parts, it's essential to work with an experienced Realtor who can expertly guide you through each step.
Buyer Considerations
The buyer for your current property should ideally be someone renting month-to-month or living with family. This ensures there are no conflicts or delays on the buyer's side, as it may take time—from weeks to months—to identify and enter escrow on your replacement home.
Timing Is Key
Once you've entered escrow for your replacement property, the buyer for your current property must meet all timeline deadlines, including inspections and appraisals, to ensure a smooth and timely closing. Ideally, both transactions should close within 24 hours of each other, with the escrow teams from both sides coordinating the transfer of proceeds from your sale to the escrow for your new home.
Smooth Transition
As part of the program, we typically negotiate 5 to 7 days of free rent-back, allowing you to remain in your sold home while you finalize your move into your new home. This gives you ample time to transition without the added stress of moving on tight timelines.
Protection for You
If, at any point in the process, a side of the transaction falls through (for example, if the buyer for your current property backs out), you are not obligated to complete the purchase of your replacement home. This ensures you're never at risk of being left without a home or being forced into completing a transaction if something goes wrong.
Our team has successfully closed many of these transactions, and we're here to answer any questions you may have along the way.
Seller's Choice Questions
What is the Seller's Choice Program?
It is a selling program that lets you list your home with a contingency: the sale depends on finding a suitable replacement property, and your purchase of the replacement depends on selling your current home. It solves the sell-before-you-buy dilemma by protecting both sides of your move.
What happens if the buyer of my home backs out?
You are not obligated to complete the purchase of your replacement home if a side of the transaction falls through. The program ensures you are never left without a home or forced into a purchase because something went wrong.
How do the two transactions close together?
Ideally both transactions close within 24 hours of each other, with both escrow teams coordinating the transfer of proceeds from your sale to the escrow for your new home. The buyer of your current home should ideally be flexible on timeline so deadlines do not conflict.
Do I get time to move between homes?
Yes. The program typically negotiates 5 to 7 days of rent-back, so you can remain in your sold home while you finalize the move into your new home without the stress of tight moving timelines.
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