Buy Before You Sell for Real Estate Agents | Close More Deals Without Contingencies | Marc Edelstein

Help your clients move with speed and certainty.

The Buy Before You Sell program allows your clients to unlock equity from their current home so they can purchase their next home first—without a home sale contingency. This means stronger offers, smoother transactions, and a better experience for both you and your clients.

Why Agents Use This Program:

Your Deal, Your Client — No Disruption
You stay in control of the transaction. HomeLight works behind the scenes while you continue guiding your client through both the purchase and sale.

Get Clients Pre-Qualified in as Little as 24 Hours
Quick approvals help your clients move fast and submit competitive offers without delays.

Maximize the Sale Price of Their Current Home
Homes can be listed vacant, making them easier to show and more attractive to buyers.

You keep your full commission
Program fees are handled separately

Help Clients Avoid a Double Move
Your clients can move directly into their new home, avoiding temporary housing, extra costs, and unnecessary stress.

How This Helps You Close More Deals:

In today’s market, contingent offers are often a disadvantage.

With Buy Before You Sell, your clients can:

Submit non-contingent offers
Compete more effectively in multiple-offer situations
Close faster with fewer complications

This gives you a clear advantage when working with move-up buyers and sellers.

Program Overview:

Program Cost
The program fee is typically 2.4% of the final sale price of your client’s departing residence. Minimums may apply if the sale price is under $375,000.

Eligible Properties
This program is generally available for homes that:

Have sufficient equity available
Fall within standard residential property values
Are on up to 5 acres of land

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the program cost?
It’s free to get started and determine how much equity your client can unlock. If they move forward, the fee is typically 2.4% of the final sale price of their current home, with minimums applying under certain price points.

How long does it take?
Pre-qualification and equity evaluation can typically be completed within 24 hours after submitting property details and photos.

What if the home doesn’t sell right away?
If the home hasn’t sold within 120 days, HomeLight may step in to purchase the home and re-list it. Through their Home Sale Guarantee, your client receives the net proceeds (minus program fees and standard ownership costs), providing added security.