How to Sell Your Home and Buy Another at the Same Time in Wichita

"How to Sell Your Home and Buy Another at the Same Time in Wichita"

By The Stanton Group, LLC – Real Broker | Wichita, Kansas

Selling your current home and buying a new one—at the same time—can feel like a logistical nightmare. Where do you live in between? How do you avoid two mortgages? What if one deal falls through?

At The Stanton Group, we help homeowners across Wichita, Andover, Derby, Maize, and Eastborough navigate this process smoothly and strategically.

Here’s how to sell and buy at the same time—without losing your mind (or your deal).

🧭 Step 1: Understand Your Options

You typically have three options when trying to sell and buy simultaneously:

✅ 1. Sell First, Then Buy

Pros:

• You know exactly how much money you have to spend

• Less financial risk

• Makes your offer stronger as a buyer (cash in hand)

Cons:

• You may need temporary housing or rent-back agreements

• You could miss out on your dream home if it comes up before your sale

💡 Ideal for sellers with flexible timelines or backup housing options.

✅ 2. Buy First, Then Sell

Pros:

• You can move into your new home before listing

• No need for temporary storage or living situations

Cons:

• You need to qualify for two mortgages (or have significant equity)

• You could feel pressure to sell quickly—potentially at a lower price

💰 Some buyers use a bridge loan or HELOC to cover the gap.

✅ 3. Simultaneous Close (Same-Day Closing)

Pros:

• Smooth transition with no in-between housing

• You sell and buy on the same day (back-to-back closings)

Cons:

• Requires tight coordination between both transactions

• Any delay in one deal can cause issues in the other

🎯 This is common in Wichita—and we’ve coordinated dozens of successful double closings for our clients.

📊 Step 2: Understand Your Financial Position

We’ll help you:

• Estimate your current home’s value

• Calculate your net proceeds after closing costs

• Determine your buying power for the next home

• Refer you to lenders who can pre-approve you for contingent or non-contingent financing

🧠 Knowing your numbers = stronger strategy, less stress.

🛠 Step 3: Prepare Your Home to List (Fast!)

While we help you find your next home, we’ll also:

• Stage and prep your current property

• Order professional photos and listing materials

• Time your listing to match the market and your new home search

📸 Most Wichita homes listed with us go under contract in 10–20 days when priced right.

🤝 Step 4: Make Offers Strategically

When buying, we’ll help you write smart, strong offers that work in your situation:

• Contingent offers (dependent on selling your home)

• Rent-back options (so you can stay in your sold home while waiting to move)

• Flexible closings to align both transactions

💡 We know how to explain your situation to sellers and negotiate terms that win.

📅 Step 5: Close With Confidence

We work closely with your title company, lender, and the other agents involved to ensure:

• Back-to-back closings happen smoothly

• Your belongings are moved efficiently

• Keys, funds, and documents transfer correctly

✅ We create a clear timeline so you know exactly what to expect on both sides of the deal.

🏁 Ready to Sell & Buy in Wichita Without the Stress?

You don’t have to figure it all out on your own. At The Stanton Group, we guide you through every step of a dual transaction strategy—from pricing and staging to offers, timing, and closings.

📩 Contact us today for your free consultation and timeline assessment.
Let’s build your move-forward plan together.

The Stanton Group, LLC
Real Broker | Wichita, KS
🗺 Serving Wichita, Andover, Derby, Eastborough, Maize, College Hill & nearby communities