The market is more complicated right now
If you’re thinking about selling your home but feel stuck because you’re worried about finding a new one, you’re not alone. Right now, the biggest concern for home sellers is not being able to secure a new home before selling their current one.
Here’s the frustrating reality: You finally find the perfect house, only to be competing with four other buyers. But you can’t put in a strong offer unless your current home sells first. In today’s competitive market, where there aren’t enough homes for sale, sellers often won’t accept offers that are conditional on the sale of another property.
So what happens? You don’t list your home because you can’t find the right place to move, but when you do find that dream home, you can’t buy it because you still have a house to sell. It’s a catch-22.
To make matters worse, many sellers aren’t being properly advised by their realtors. Why? Because most realtors just repeat what everyone in their office is saying—“conditions of selling are bad.” But this one-size-fits-all mindset isn’t serving buyers or sellers well.
A Different Approach: Why Sellers Should Be Open to Conditional Offers
Here’s something most sellers don’t realize: accepting an offer with a home sale condition actually gives them leverage. They can negotiate a higher price because they are taking on more risk. But because many realtors don’t look beyond the industry “norm,” sellers are missing out on potential buyers willing to pay more just for the opportunity to buy their home.
The truth is, that most consumers are underrepresented by their realtor. A large portion of realtors are either part-time or relatively new to the business. Many home sellers don’t realize until they’ve sold two or three homes that choosing the right realtor makes a huge difference. It’s not just about listing a property—it’s about having a solid strategy that fits the current market conditions.
How Big Earth Realty is Solving This Problem
At Big Earth Realty, we’re tackling this challenge differently. Instead of waiting for MLS listings to pop up, we proactively find off-market homes for our buyers. This helps sellers who need to buy first because it allows us to match them with homeowners who might be willing to sell—but haven’t listed yet.
By doing this:
✅ Sellers get more time to sell their home without missing out on their dream house.
✅ Buyers avoid the stress of competing with multiple offers.
✅ Off-market sellers benefit from a smoother transition because we help them find their next home, too.
Most homes listed on MLS expect offers in a week and closings within 45 days. Our off-market strategy creates flexibility for both buyers and sellers, making it easier to navigate today’s fast-moving market.
Thinking of selling but feeling stuck? Let’s find your next home first—before listing your current one. Reach out to us at Big Earth Realty and let’s make a plan that works for you.
