- unless you sell fast and cheap. So, what do you do - sell first or buy first? The answer is neither: Do not sell first and...... Do not buy first. Instead, do them both at the same time. It's the safest way. Plus, it gives you complete control with low pressure.  Here's how you sell and buy at the same time: First, you place your home for sale (NOTAUCTION - it is almost impossible to sell and buy at the same time with auction.) It is easier for agents when sellers are forced to sell. But you are not going to be forced to do anything; you are going to do it your way. And you are going to win - without having anyone else lose. Confidence Here is a point which gives you great confidence - placing your home for sale does NOT mean selling your home. If you put your home for sale, you can - at any time before you sign a contract with a buyer - change your mind. You are entitled to do this because, as the owner, you can sell under your conditions. Your condition is that you will not sell before you find another home to buy. Your goal is to sign the contract to sell your home at the same time as you sign the contract to buy another home. This is a common method and if your agent can't help you, your lawyer will. Once your home is for sale,