Two sequences and their pressure points
Ask the lender to assess your actual obligations and funding source, then map possession separately from closing. Do not treat anticipated proceeds as money already available. The timeline tool helps assign preparation dates, while signed agreements control transaction deadlines.
| Sequence | Potential benefit | Question to resolve |
|---|---|---|
| Sell first | Clarifies available proceeds after closing | May require temporary housing or another move |
| Buy first | Can allow a direct move if dates align | Requires confirmed funding and carrying capacity |
| Coordinated closings | Can reduce overlap if execution succeeds | Needs a documented fallback for delay |
Which funding dependency has no backup?
Map the actual closing, possession, lender and sale-contingency dates, then identify what happens if one changes. The useful choice is the sequence whose documented fallback fits the buyer’s real obligations.
Sources & further reading
- CFPB determine a comfortable home budget checked 2026-09-26
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