You love your first home, but your family is growing, and it's time to think about moving up into a larger home. Here are our 3 time-tested recommendations that will help you and your family make your move into your next home. 

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3 tips for move-up buyers

1) Find out how much equity you have in your current home, which you'll be able to use as a down payment for your next home. We can help you determine your current home's value (and equity), and recommend simple solutions for increasing your home's value further. 

2) Meet with a trusted, local lender. We recommend working with a local mortgage expert who will help you tap into your home's equity, while identifying solutions that will allow you to write a competitive offer without a home sale contingency (if necessary). Contact us for a personalized referral to a trusted local lender. 

3) Be proactive about preparing your home for sale. You want to be ready to sell your current home when you new dream home hits the market. With our hands-on approach, we are here to help you move quickly through your home repairs, cosmetic touch-ups, decluttering, and staging. 

You're likely to have questions, so reach out whenever you're ready for a helpful planning session. We'll help you create a solid plan with a timeline and clear set of next steps. Our planning session is free of charge and comes with no obligation.