For many homeowners, the real question is:

Do we sell first… or buy first?

This is one of the biggest stress points for sellers who are also becoming buyers. And in today’s competitive market, timing is everything.

We recently helped the Jackson family navigate this exact challenge. After 35 years in their beloved home, where they raised children and welcomed grandchildren, they were ready for a simpler chapter:

• One-level living
• Less maintenance
• More ease and freedom



But like many homeowners, they needed their equity in order to purchase their next home.

Enter: The Bridge Loan

Through Windermere’s partnership with a trusted lending partner, they were able to:

• Borrow up to 75% of their home equity
• Write a strong, non-contingent offer on their condo
• Take a full month to move (35 years is a lot to pack!)
• Fully prepare their home for market using our RM Home Specialists processes designed to maximize value
• Have up to 6 months to sell

The result?

   ✔️ Under contract in 5 days
   ✔️ Sold for 6% over asking price

Because when the strategy is right, the stress disappears.

Why This Matters

In a competitive situation, especially when you’ve found “The One” sellers are highly unlikely to accept a contingent offer.

A bridge loan allows you to:

• Compete like a cash buyer
• Remove the stress of timing the market perfectly
• Move on your terms
• Maximize your current home’s sale price

When structured properly, the convenience and cost of a bridge loan are often offset by:

• A stronger purchase position
• A well-prepared home
• Top-dollar resale results

In fact, one of our team members recently used this exact strategy to win their dream home in a multiple-offer situation. They’ll move in 30 days, while we prepare their home for sale.

Our team always runs very conservative numbers for every seller-becoming-buyer. If the math makes sense, a bridge loan can be the perfect tool in your toolbox.

You owe it to yourself to ask the questions.

If you’re wondering how to:

• Sell your home
• Buy non-contingent
• Compete strategically
• Or learn whether a bridge loan could work for you

Call or email me. Let’s build your bridge.

Regina Madiera-Gorden | REALTOR®

RM HOME SPECIALISTS, Managing Broker

Windermere West Campus

Cell: 253-381-6685 | call/text/email