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Moving in BC & Alberta — selling first to de-risk the purchase
Sell first, then buy with clarity on dates, penalties, and your next mortgage plan.
This move is a timeline + risk-control problem: confirm net sale proceeds and your down payment before committing hard on the purchase, then align your mortgage strategy to your conditions, completion, and possession dates—so the funds flow stays clean.
30-minute call. Bring your current mortgage statement (rate/term/maturity), and if you have them: listing plan, expected sale price range, and your target purchase range.
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What I can Help With
Net sale proceeds + down payment certainty
We map what you'll actually have available after mortgage payout and typical closing costs—so your purchase budget is real before you remove conditions.
Port your mortgage vs start a new one
If your current rate is strong, portability can be valuable—but it has rules and timing constraints. We confirm whether porting is feasible and what the clean Plan B looks like.
Date alignment to avoid surprises (and bridge only if needed)
Selling first usually helps avoid bridge financing—but dates drift. We plan your completion/possession timing and keep a contingency ready if the gap appears.
About Michael Browne
I help buyers in BC and Alberta keep move-up financing clean when timing gets complicated. Selling first is often the lowest-stress way to move—if you treat it like a planning problem, not a last-minute scramble.
You'll get straight answers early: what your net proceeds likely are, whether porting is realistic, what penalties could look like if you sell mid-term, and what dates matter so your purchase closes cleanly.
What working with me looks like
You can start two ways, depending on how sure you are.
Option 1: Full review upfront
Best if you're mid-term, your current rate is excellent (porting matters), or you want maximum certainty before listing/offers. We review your mortgage terms, portability rules, and penalty exposure early.
Option 2: Start light, then go deeper
Best if you're early-stage. We start with the minimum to map your safest purchase range and decision points—then go deeper once the sale is firm and purchase timing tightens.
Ready for real options?
Don't remove conditions until your proceeds + mortgage plan are clear.
If the timeline is clean, we'll structure the simplest path. If it's not, you'll know early what needs to change—dates, mortgage strategy, or purchase range.
Why this works
Most “sell then buy” stress comes from guessing the numbers and misunderstanding the dates. High-performing guidance frames this as a sequencing problem: you're selling first to reduce risk, but you still need a mortgage plan that matches the real timeline.
We reduce surprises by focusing on the three decisions that drive outcomes:
- Port or replace your current mortgage (and whether the timing fits).
- Penalty risk if you sell mid-term on a closed mortgage.
- Date alignment (completion vs possession, plus the gap between sale and purchase).
Situations that often need proper translation:
- You assume you can always port (portability exists, but it's conditional and timeline-dependent)
- You sell mid-term and underestimate the penalty risk
- In BC, you assume possession = completion (they can be different, which changes when money/keys move)
- You want to avoid bridge financing, but don't have a plan if dates drift
- You want a short-term term strategy because you may move again in 1–3 years (product features matter)
When the dates and the mortgage decision are aligned early, selling first becomes the cleanest way to move.
Not sure where you stand? Let's get you clarity.
Book a 30-minute call and I'll tell you what your cleanest path looks like: net proceeds, port vs new mortgage, penalty risk, and the next step based on your timing.
Past client case studies
Real move-up timelines—sale closed cleanly, purchase closed cleanly, no last-minute chaos.
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Common questions about sell then buy
Should I sell first or buy first?+
Selling first is often the lower-risk path because it gives you clarity on net sale proceeds and avoids bridging in many timelines. The tradeoff is you may need flexibility (time, temporary housing, or patience) if the next purchase takes longer.
Can I port my mortgage when I sell and buy?+
Often yes—porting means moving your existing mortgage rate/terms from the old home to the new one—but it's conditional and timeline-dependent, and may still require approval/qualification.
If I sell before my mortgage term ends, will I pay a penalty?+
If you break a closed mortgage contract mid-term, a prepayment penalty commonly applies and can be significant. We confirm your lender's penalty method and quote early so it's not a surprise.
Is porting always better than breaking and getting a new mortgage?+
Not always. Porting can help avoid a penalty and preserve a strong rate, but it depends on timing rules, qualification, and whether the new mortgage you'd get is better after all-in costs.
What's the difference between completion and possession in BC, and why does it matter?+
Completion is when legal ownership transfers; possession can be a different day. That difference matters because it affects when money moves and when you actually get the keys—important when coordinating two transactions.
How do I line up dates to avoid bridge financing?+
The cleanest "sell then buy" sequence is usually sale completion first, then purchase completion after—leaving enough buffer for mortgage funding and legal work. We map the dates and identify where a gap could still appear.
When would I need bridge financing even if I plan to sell first?+
If the purchase needs to close before the sale closes (or the sale closing is delayed), a gap can appear. Bridge is short-term financing to cover that gap and often requires a firm sale agreement.
What if there's a long gap between selling and buying?+
That changes the planning: porting may not fit, rate holds and interim housing become more important, and the best mortgage strategy may be different. We'll plan around the gap intentionally.
What should I bring to the first call?+
Your current mortgage statement (rate/term/maturity), rough home value and mortgage balance, and your expected sale and purchase timelines. If you already have contracts, bring both and the key dates.
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Moving soon? Don't leave this to closing week.
Get a clean “sell then buy” plan—dates, proceeds, and Plan A / Plan B.
Either we confirm a simple path with minimal risk—or we identify what needs to change (dates, mortgage strategy, or purchase range) so your next home closes cleanly.