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Real estate guide: Trading houses

by Johnna Brown 12/30/2022

House trading is a type of real estate transaction both buyers and sellers find simpler and more convenient than traditional buying and selling. While the exchange isn't quite as simple as swapping keys and moving in right away, there can be advantages for those wishing to make a quicker change.

However, a home trade-in program isn't right for everyone. Real estate agents can assist with the process, but it can still be complicated if the timing doesn't work out perfectly.

So, how can you know if trading is the right option?

Definition of a "trade-in house"

The terms "trade-in" refer to the swapping of real estate property. The trade-in program allows sellers to find the best replacement home for the home they want and stay in their first property.

Trade-in programs eliminate the pressure of locating and selling a property to live in, staying in a hotel or renting a house to move. In addition, the purchaser does not have an obligation to coordinate the sale or buy of a new house.

How it works

Simply put, swapping properties is like buying or selling your home to someone. However, rather than having only one transaction, you have two transactions – one selling the home and one buying. Each house is assigned to a separate buyer and seller.

Advantages

It's simple to sell to make money through trading versus purchasing. Both the purchaser and seller can avoid real estate commissions when they are not represented by a real estate agent.

When you trade houses, you can avoid the hassle of paying for storage of furniture and other items while you wait for a sale to go through. It also makes it easier to get financing: as long as you have a contract in place to sell your home, your current mortgage payments won't count against your income.

Downsides

The main disadvantage of trading houses is you're likely to have fewer options to choose from compared to a traditional home search. While size and features might be the same, you may not end up in the exact location you prefer.

Another possible downside is if timing doesn't work out perfectly, you could potentially have to pay two mortgages at once during the overlap.

There are many scenarios where trading homes can be a quick and painless transaction. However, it's important to consider the downsides as well as the advantages. Consulting a real estate agent about your options is the best way to begin if you're not sure which way to go.

About the Author
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Johnna Brown

 Johnna grew up in Amherst NH and still has strong ties to the Amherst & Mont Vernon Communities. Johnna moved to Manchester at 19 when she purchased her 1st home. She has resided in the West Side of Manchester since 2007. Always having a strong interest in real estate, Johnna and her husband, Jeff, started investing in rental properties in 2017 with the purchase of a 2 bedroom condo in Manchester. They now own 10 properties with the goal of growing to 60 total rental properties. In 2020 Johnna and Jeff started adding short term rentals to their portfolio focusing in the NH Lakes Region and Southern Maine Coast. Johnna achieved Airbnb Super Host and VRBO Premier Host status within the first year. 

From May to October Johnna divides her time between Manchester, NH and her beach cottage in Wells Maine. Johnna’s extensive experience with both long term and short-term rental properties makes her the ideal real estate agent to help you start or build your real estate investment portfolio. Johnna works with a lot of home owners selling their homes and buying homes simultaneously and also sellers relocating out of the area. 

Johnna prides herself in being hard working, dependable and down to earth. In her free time, she enjoys reading, jigsaw puzzles and spending time outdoors with her husband, dogs and friends.