5 Tips for Those Needing to Sell Their Current Home in Order to Purchase Their Next Home in a Seller’s Market

Tips for Sellers
Written By Kristin Koonce, REALTOR®

Let's talk about SELLING YOUR HOME + BUYING A NEW HOME!

Have you been thinking about selling your home but you're not sure where to start or whether or not it's still a good time to sell? If you'll need the proceeds from the sale of your current home in order to buy your next home, here are a few thoughts for you to mull around (or pass along to your friends + family in this position) and what I would professionally recommend!

HERE'S THE THING...if the perfect home hits the market, you want to be able to ACT FAST! If your offer will be contingent upon the sale of your current home, it is not in the seller’s best interest to accept your offer if the home you're selling doesn't already have a contract on it. Sellers want to know your offer is SOLID and they want to avoid as much risk as possible! They want to know they have nothing to worry about if they choose to accept your offer.

Here are 5 steps I recommend you take if you need the proceeds from one home in order to purchase the next one:

  1. Fill out my seller's intake form and let's see how much your house is worth.

  2. Let's get you connected with a lender (I've got folks I can recommend) and get you pre-approved so we know how much house you can afford with the estimated net proceeds calculated in.

  3. LET'S PUT YOUR HOUSE ON THE MARKET!

  4. Get it under contract ASAP!

  5. LOOK FOR YOUR NEXT HOME!

As a reminder, we are still in a seller's market! Just last week I listed a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom house at $199,900 in Sabine ISD (with a Kilgore address) first thing Monday morning that received multiple offers. We were under contract by Wednesday afternoon!

Kristin Koonce Burroughs, REALTOR®
(903)241-2608
kristinkoonce@gmail.com
BOLD Real Estate Group

Kristin Koonce, REALTOR®

Let’s make your listing FAMOUS!

My name is Kristin Koonce, and I’m a one-of-a-kind East Texas listing agent with BOLD Real Estate Group, proudly serving Longview, White Oak, Hallsville, Tyler, and surrounding East Texas communities. I specialize in helping homeowners and land owners see the value and potential in what they already own—and using creativity, strategy, and heart to bring that vision to life.

I’m not your average real estate agent. I stepped into this business boldly because I believe real estate should be done differently—with integrity, intention, and a genuine love for people. I focus on building long-term relationships, staying connected long after the sale, and empowering my clients to make smart, confident financial decisions about their homes and land across East Texas.

My business is built on one simple philosophy—love people well. Every client matters. Every story matters. When you work with me, you’ll never feel like just another transaction. I treat each client as if they were my only one—because trust is earned, and results should follow. My goal is for clients to walk away saying:

“Working with Kristin is better than trying to do this alone.”

I’m known for being creative, proactive, strategic, and detail-oriented. I think ahead, solve problems quickly, communicate clearly, and handle the behind-the-scenes work others avoid. I operate with kindness, professionalism, punctuality, and grace, collaborating seamlessly with agents, lenders, inspectors, appraisers, and title companies to ensure smooth transactions.

If you’re looking for a trusted listing agent in White Oak, Longview, Hallsville, or anywhere in East Texas, I’m here to help. I’m an active member of the Longview MLS, Tyler MLS, and MetroTex, and I specialize in selling residential land, acreage, inherited properties, fixer-uppers, and family homes.

Whether your property is full of memories, potential, or possibilities—I can help you sell it with confidence and care.

I don’t just list properties…I SELL THEM! #getlistinwithkristin

https://www.kristinkoonce.com
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