BLINDS WIDE OPEN -day 164 Sell to Buy

For sellers that want to buy a new home but have to sell their existing home, this dilemma is tough to overcome. Two issues: They don't want to sell if they can't find their new dream home and no seller wants to sell to them unless their home is under contract and they are basically ready to go. With the lack of inventory and the reluctance of sellers to sell based on a sale contingency, this dilemma is not easily solved. My bottom line advice to a seller in this situation "Sell your house first, find temporary quarters and sit and wait as the market continues to soften for the right house." Here is a visual for sellers in that situation. A Red Tail Hawk sits on a pole and patiently waits for the rabbit to appear. When the rabbit shows itself, it strikes with swiftness, skill and deadly accuracy. So sell your house, be patient and then you will be ready to strike swiftly with great certainty of your quarry!

This is Dave, from The McLaughlin Group, keeping it real in real estate!