Trading up without getting stuck in between

Selling your first home and buying the next with one timeline, so you're never stuck in between.

The two-move problem

Trading up in Collin County usually means you've outgrown your first home. You need more room, maybe an office, maybe a game room, and you want to stay close to what you know. The hard part isn't finding the next house. It's selling the one you're living in at the same time.

What if we sell and then can't find the right next home? What if we buy first and can't sell? How do we keep the house show-ready with kids and pets? That's the part that keeps move-up families up at night, and it's most of my work.

Plan my move with Terri

Plan my move with Terri Call (469) 693-3839

Or read how I do it, step by step

How I handle both moves

One timeline, not two. Before anything goes on the market, I lay out when to list, when to buy and when to close, so both moves fit together.

Your current home, sold well. Three pricing strategies you choose from, a staging consultation, professional and drone photos, a listing video, Coming Soon before launch, and ads targeting the local market around the listing. See how I sell.

Your next home, bought well. Pre-approval, a clear budget, a focused search and the offer, option period, inspection and closing handled step by step. See how I help you buy.

I negotiate both sides' offers and repairs myself, and my transaction coordinator keeps both sets of deadlines straight.

Where move-up buyers look

Stonebridge Ranch: established, mature trees, and amenities like the beach club and lakes.
Ridgecrest: 2004 to 2011 brick homes with offices, game rooms and media rooms.
Prosper: bigger lots and a small-town feel.
Frisco: master-planned communities close to everything.
McKinney: both resale and new construction a few miles apart.

Let's map out your two moves. Get in touch or call (469) 693-3839. You can also go back to my home page.

What clients say about the two-move timing

Terri coordinated our home sale and new home purchase flawlessly!!! The closings meshed smoothly so we could easily move out and next day move in…very nice!!!
Thank you Terri for doing a Great job for us…5 stars for Terri
Troy C., sold and bought with Terri

We are so thankful for Terri! She made our sell and new purchase go so smoothly and timed perfectly. She was very knowledgeable and worked tirelessly for our family. We have used many agents over the years and she has been the best by far. We will always use her.
Angel G., sold and bought with Terri