Sell the home, keep the mornings.

Who it is for

Sellers who need the proceeds of their home before they can move, who are waiting on a new build, or who simply want the school year, the job, or the moving plan to finish on their own schedule. If your next home will not be ready at your sale closing, Sell & Stay bridges the gap.

How it works

The listing includes a post-closing occupancy agreement. When you sell, the buyers become the owners and you become their tenant for an agreed period, typically until the new home is ready. Rent, deposit, duration, and the condition of the home at handover are all written into the transaction, so there is no room for a friendly misunderstanding.

Benefits

• Your sale closes on schedule, your move does not have to
• Time to find and close on the next home without overlap chaos
• You keep paying for a home you own instead of renting twice
• A documented occupancy agreement, not a handshake

Limitations and tradeoffs

Eligibility and terms depend entirely on the transaction. The buyer has to agree to a rent-back, and some buyers will not. The occupancy period, rent, and deposit are negotiated in each sale, and a long stay can narrow the pool of buyers who are willing to wait. The shorter and cleaner the arrangement, the more buyers it works for.

What to consider

Know your dates before you ask: when does your next home close, and how long do you actually need in the current one? Expect the rent to reflect the market, and expect the buyers to want the terms in writing. The more realistic the window, the more likely a buyer says yes.