Trade-In / The overview
Buy now. Sell after you move.
A conversation about the sequence, the offer, and preparing your current home for sale.
Elevate Trade-In
Buy first.
Buy first.
Sell after you move.
Find your next home without waiting to sell the one you own. We help coordinate the purchase, your move, and a thoughtful sale plan for the home you leave behind.
Explore Trade-In for my move ↗ Eligibility, financing, fees, offer terms, and timing are reviewed with you before you commit. A different order of operations
Move forward, then sell with a plan.
Trade-In is designed to help eligible homeowners buy their next home before selling their current one. Once you move, we can prepare the vacant home for market with repairs, cleaning, staging, and a listing strategy. Ask us how a cash offer on your next home and Concierge preparation for your current home could fit together.
See how Trade-In works ↗ Buy with more flexibility.
Explore a purchase without making the offer contingent on selling your current home, subject to program approval.
Move once.
Settle into your next home before showings, repairs, and staging begin at the home you are selling.
Sell with a strategy.
Give your vacated home a focused preparation and marketing plan.
The program explained
See how moving first can work.
Steve LaMothe discusses buying and selling at the same time with Armstrong & Getty.
How it works
One move. A clear sequence.
One move. A clear sequence.
A team through both sales.
01 / PLAN
Review your options
We discuss your home equity, next purchase, financing, program eligibility, fees, and a baseline for your current home.
02 / BUY
Make your move
Search for your next home and, if approved, pursue a competitive offer without a home-sale contingency.
03 / MOVE
Settle in first
Move into the home you chose before preparing the one you are leaving for showings.
04 / SELL
Prepare and list
We coordinate the sale plan, including eligible repairs with our concierge program, cleaning, staging, photography, and marketing.
Room to do it well
Your next home first. A better prepared sale next.
Living through a sale can mean constant cleaning, showings, and rushed decisions. Trade-In changes the sequence. Once you have moved, your current home can be prepared without interrupting your daily life.
For homes that would benefit from updates, Elevate Concierge may help plan, coordinate, and pay for approved improvements, with repayment at closing under its agreement.
Explore Concierge ↗ Why homeowners consider Trade-In
A simpler way to handle both sides.
Every move is different. These are the pressures Trade-In is designed to ease.
Spend less time waiting.
Start the search for your next home before your current home is listed and sold.
Make a stronger offer.
An eligible cash offer can remove the home-sale contingency that sellers often find difficult.
Skip living through showings.
Move out before staging, photography, and buyer visits begin at your current home.
Present your home well.
A vacant home gives the team room to prepare, stage, and market it thoughtfully.
Start with the numbers
See where you stand.
Your equity and financing picture shape the right move. Check your address, then talk with our team about the Trade-In terms that would apply to you.
Request a free evaluation ↗ A little clarity
Good questions deserve clear answers.
We will review qualification, fees, the offer on your current home, and timing with you before you decide.
How do I qualify?
Qualification depends on your financing and the Trade-In program’s approval. Our team can review your purchase goals, equity, and the terms that would apply. You may not need to qualify for two traditional mortgages, but your lender will confirm your specific options.
What does Trade-In cost?
The program can involve a loan or program fee that varies by situation. We will compare the full costs, financing terms, and expected sale proceeds with you before you commit. Savings or sale-price gains are not guaranteed.
How quickly can I move?
Timing depends on qualification, finding a home, offer acceptance, financing, and closing. Once your purchase is secured, you can plan your move and the preparation of your current home.
What costs do I carry before my old home sells?
You may be responsible for utilities and other carrying costs for both homes during the overlap. Your lender and Trade-In agreement will spell out the costs for your situation.
What if my current home does not sell?
The current program describes a baseline offer for your home. We will review whether that guarantee is included in your agreement, its price and conditions, and how any proceeds above the baseline would be handled.
Can I use Concierge with Trade-In?
In many cases the programs can work together. Once you move, Concierge may help coordinate approved repairs and preparation so your vacant home is ready for market. Eligibility and repayment terms apply.
Your next move deserves a plan
Explore Trade-In ↗
Let’s make buying and selling feel more manageable.
Program availability, financing, fees, guaranteed-offer terms, and timelines vary. Review your agreement before committing.
