Buy Your Next Home
Before You Sell
Unlock your current home's equity to secure your next home. Move once, skip the temporary housing, and sell your empty home for top dollar on your timeline.
Who This Option May Help
The Trade-In program is designed for homeowners who have built equity but need to leverage it to purchase their next home. It removes the friction of timing the market perfectly.
Growing Households
Move-Up Buyers
Equity Rich
How the Process Works
A straightforward path from your current home to your next home.
Get Approved & Unlock Equity
We evaluate your current home to determine its value and unlock a portion of your equity upfront. You also receive a guaranteed backup offer, giving you peace of mind.
Buy Your New Home
With your equity unlocked, you can make a strong, non-contingent offer on your next home. You buy and move into your new house on your schedule.
Prepare & List Your Old Home
Once you've moved out, we prep, stage, and list your empty home on the open market to attract maximum buyer interest and secure the highest possible price.
Sell & Settle
When your old home sells, the initial equity advance and any program fees are settled from the proceeds. You keep the remaining profit.
Benefits & Considerations
Benefits
- Move Once: Avoid the hassle and expense of temporary housing or moving twice.
- Stronger Offers: Make non-contingent offers on your next home, giving you an edge in competitive markets.
- Skip the Showings: Sell your old home after you've moved out, keeping your daily life disruption-free.
- Guaranteed Sale: Enjoy the certainty of a backup offer if your home doesn't sell on the open market.
Considerations
- Program Fees: There is a convenience fee associated with the Trade-In service, typically structured as a percentage of the sale.
- Qualification: Your current home must meet certain criteria and equity thresholds to qualify for the program.
- Market Risk: While you have a backup offer, selling on the open market still carries typical market dynamics regarding final price.
How Does It Compare?
| Feature | Trade-In | Traditional Listing | 14-Day Sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buy Before You Sell | Yes | No | No |
| Showings While Living There | None | Many | Condensed |
| Contingent Offers Needed | No | Often Yes | Often Yes |
| Guaranteed Sale | Yes | No | No |
| Final Sale Price | Market Value | Market Value | Maximum |
A Strategic Path Forward
"One of the biggest hurdles for sellers in the DC Metro Area is the fear of being homeless between selling their current house and finding their next one. The Trade-In option removes that fear entirely."
"By unlocking your equity first, you become a powerful, non-contingent buyer. You get to secure your new home, move out on your schedule, and let us sell your old home vacant—which often results in a better presentation and a higher final sale price."
"It's not the right fit for everyone, but for those who value certainty and convenience, it truly transforms the equation."
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Make Your Move?
Let's find out if the Trade-In program is the right strategy for your situation. Schedule a free, no-pressure call to map out your best path forward.
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