Buying & selling
The Buy & Sell Guide at a Glance
By Misty Ernde October 2, 2026
Moving up, downsizing, or relocating often means selling one home and buying another at the same time. It can feel like a juggling act, but it is very doable with a plan. Misty's free Buy & Sell Guide walks through how the process actually looks, the order of operations to consider, and the financing options that can bridge the gap between your two moves, all in plain language.
From The Misty Ernde Team
What the guide covers
The guide is short and honest, written for the person who is about to hold two transactions at once. It walks through three things:
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The honest walkthrough
What a simultaneous sale and purchase actually looks like, step by step, from your timeline to two closings.
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The order of operations
Sell first and then buy, buy first and then sell, or line both up on one timeline, with the tradeoffs of each approach.
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How to bridge the gap
Bridge loans, HELOCs, contingent offers, rent-back agreements, and temporary rentals, each explained in plain language.
Why the plan matters
There is no single right answer for every move. The right order depends on your finances, your market, and how much overlap you can handle. That is why the guide walks through every option honestly, and why so many of Misty's clients start with a conversation before they list or look.
“Coordination is the whole game: two transactions, two sets of deadlines, and every domino in the right order.”
The Buy & Sell Guide, The Misty Ernde Team at eXp Realty
Read the full guide, free
The full Buy & Sell Guide is free and ready to read on this site. It covers the process in more depth, including the questions worth asking your lender before you choose a path.
Misty Ernde
Realtor® and Team Lead of The Misty Ernde Team at eXp Realty, licensed in Maryland, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. This post is general strategy education, not legal or financial advice.