Lisa Sevajian Group
Case studies · Move-up buyers · North Andover MA · 2015
How Did One North Andover MA Family Sell and Buy at the Same Time?
The quick answer: A family in North Andover MA needed to sell and buy at the same time in 2015. Their house sold in less than two weeks. When they found the next one, other buyers made offers that same day, and their offer was chosen. The plan for both moves was set before either one started.
They owned a house, fell in love with another one, and thought the timing made it impossible.
You need to sell to buy. You're scared to sell before you have somewhere to go.
Then you find the house, and other buyers want it too. If that knot in your stomach sounds familiar, you aren't alone. It's the most common worry I hear.
Here's how one family in North Andover MA handled both. No names, just their real story from their review.
What was the situation?
In 2015 a family in the 01845 zip code, North Andover MA, needed to sell their house and buy a new one for their family.
What made it hard?
Two moves, one family. If the house sells too fast, you have nowhere to go. If you find the next house first, you're bidding against people with nothing to sell.
For them, the next house had multiple offers on the same day they made theirs.
How do I help in a move like this?
Both moves get planned before either one starts. You get approved two ways, with your house sold and without it. We set the order: sell first, buy with a condition, or line up both closings for the same week.
For the sale, we make a marketing plan to sell at a fair price and quickly. For the purchase, we write an offer the seller can trust, so you're the easiest yes, not just the highest number.
What happened?
Their house sold in less than two weeks. I knew the homes for sale in the town they liked best and got them in to see houses fast. When they made an offer, other buyers made offers the same day, and theirs was chosen.
They said I answered every question, and that I still do.
“With Lisa's help and expertise with writing offers, our offer was chosen above the others.”
A buyer and seller in North Andover MA, Zillow review, 2015
What does this mean for you?
Selling and buying at once isn't about luck. It's about having the order of steps set before the first showing.
If you've been searching "how to sell and buy a house at the same time in Massachusetts" or moving from North Andover MA to Salem NH, start with your two approvals.
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About Lisa Sevajian
Buying, Lisa Sevajian makes sure you don't overpay. Selling, she makes sure you don't say yes to too little. Lisa Sevajian is a Realtor with the Lisa Sevajian Group at eXp Realty. The Lisa Sevajian Group is licensed in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. She has guided almost 2,000 families through buying and selling and has ranked in the top 1.5% of over 1.4 million Realtors nationwide, verified by RealTrends. She serves Amesbury MA, Andover MA, North Andover MA, Newburyport MA, Haverhill MA, Methuen MA, Salisbury MA, Boxford MA, Topsfield MA, Georgetown MA, Groveland MA, Tewksbury MA, Wilmington MA, Reading MA, North Reading MA, Middleton MA, Danvers MA, Salem MA, Peabody MA, Windham NH, Salem NH, Londonderry NH, Derry NH, Pelham NH, Plaistow NH, Nashua NH, Manchester NH, Atkinson NH, Hampton NH and Portsmouth NH. Call or text Lisa Sevajian at 978-457-3406.
Questions people ask
Can you sell and buy a house at the same time in North Andover MA?
Yes. Most families line up both closings for the same week so they move once. You start by getting approved two ways.
How do you win a house with multiple offers when you have a house to sell?
Make your offer feel safe. Have your house listed or under agreement, keep any condition short and include a full lender approval.
Should I sell first or buy first in North Andover MA?
If you can't carry two homes, sell first or line up both. If you can carry both for a short time, buying first takes the pressure off.
Can I move from North Andover MA to Salem NH when I buy my next home?
Yes. Many families cross the border when they move up. Compare the full monthly cost on both sides first.
How fast do homes sell in North Andover MA?
It changes with the season and the price. Ask for the most recent days to offer in your price range before you list.
Sources
Client stories are shared without names. Every detail comes from the client's own published review.
This is general information, not legal, tax or lending advice. Check with your attorney, lender and CPA before you decide.
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