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Program 05

Buy Before You Sell Program

Secure your builder contract before selling your existing home — with your equity unlocked ahead of closing, so you move once and sell on your own terms.

Independent guidance from neighbors who live in Two Step Farm.

  • Why buyers use this
  • Homeowners with 20%+ equity in their current home
  • Buyers who don't want a sale contingency weakening their offer
  • Families with kids or pets who can't handle two moves

Step by step

How it works

  1. 1

    We value your current home

    A local valuation establishes how much equity the program can unlock.

  2. 2

    We unlock equity early

    A portion of your equity becomes available before your sale closes, for the new-home down payment.

  3. 3

    You contract with the builder

    No home-sale contingency — which also makes you a stronger buyer.

  4. 4

    You move once

    Into the new house, on your schedule. No rental, no storage unit, no double move.

  5. 5

    Then we sell

    We list your empty, staged home — which almost always nets more than selling while living in it.

Good fit?

Who it's for

If one of these sounds like you, this program is worth ten minutes of conversation.

  • Homeowners with 20%+ equity in their current home
  • Buyers who don't want a sale contingency weakening their offer
  • Families with kids or pets who can't handle two moves
  • Anyone who found the right lot and can't wait to sell first

Run your numbers

Can you buy before you sell?

Enter your current home value, what's left on the mortgage, and your Two Step Farm budget for a quick feasibility read.

Buy before you sell — equity & feasibility

Estimate the equity your current home can put to work, and whether buying first is realistic at your new-home budget.

Not sure? Start with our home value tool, then adjust.

Assumes 7% selling costs, up to 80% of net equity available, and a 20% down payment target.

Gross equity
$150,000
Estimated selling costs (7%)
− $28,000
Net equity
$122,000
Down payment target (20%)
$110,000
Equity available toward your next home
$97,600

Likely workable with a plan

You're roughly $12,400 short of a 20% down payment. A lower down payment, a builder incentive, or a bridge/instant-offer program often closes that gap.

Estimate only, not a quote. Estimate only — not a quote, loan approval, or offer. Actual payments, taxes, insurance, MUD and HOA amounts vary by builder, section and lender. Talk with a licensed lender for real numbers.

Questions

Frequently asked

Still curious? Call 281-595-9774 — you'll get a real answer, not a sales pitch.

Get started

See if you qualify

Buy-First Eligibility Check

Four steps to see whether you can buy before you sell.

Step 1 of 40% complete
  1. Your current home
  2. Your new-home budget
  3. Your timeline
  4. Your contact info
Your current home

Your current home

No obligation. Compensation terms are provided in writing before representation begins.

Not sure this is the right program? Compare all five programs

Schedule a Free Buyer Consultation

Sit down with neighbors who know every builder, floor plan and lot in Two Step Farm. In new construction the builder typically pays your agent's commission — we'll put the terms in writing before you tour.