1) Get pre-approved by a reputable lender- Be sure you have a pre-approval letter in hand and present it with your offer to assure your strongest bargaining position 2) Sell your present home first- Contingency offers are not at all appealing to most sellers

As a long time local Realtor, I have seen many closings get postponed or never closed due to the fault of a lender or an attorney Many times a purchaser will get to the day of closing and the lender will then start asking for additional documentation

Selling your home could be one of the most important decisions you will make in your lifetime And if you are like most sellers, your ultimate goal is to sell your home for the most money in the shortest possible amount of time