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Sell your home and stay in it? It can be a real option.

When timing, equity, or a move date points one way but life points another, a sale-leaseback can give you both, if the terms are honest.

Sell-and-Stay (Sale-Leaseback)

A sell-and-stay, also called a sale-leaseback, means you sell your home and then rent it back from the new owner for an agreed term, remaining in the house while you plan your next move. It can unlock your equity early without forcing a hard moving date. This page covers how it works, the terms that matter, and the realistic tradeoffs.

01 · How it works

The sequence, stage by stage

  1. 01

    You and the buyer agree on a sale price and a leaseback term, typically several months to around a year.

  2. 02

    The sale closes and the buyer takes title, and you sign a lease that lets you stay in the home for the agreed term at an agreed rent.

  3. 03

    You use the net from the sale while you search, build, or plan your next home.

  4. 04

    At lease end, you move out and hand the property over, and the buyer takes possession.

Why sellers choose it

Unlock equity, keep the routine

  • Cash from the sale arrives when the market is right, not when convenience is
  • No double move, no temporary housing, no storage scramble
  • Time to line up a new build, a school boundary, or a relocation

What to protect

The terms that decide whether it works

  • The lease term must be long enough, with a clear move-out date
  • Rent should be realistic, and the lease should spell out maintenance, utilities, and insurance
  • What happens if your next home is delayed, including the extension or exit choices

None of this is boilerplate. Every term is an agreement between you and the specific buyer, and it should be written clearly before you sign anything.

02 · When it fits

Sell-and-stay suits a specific set of owners

It fits when you want to sell on your terms but do not want to move immediately, whether for kids, a job transition, or a new-build timeline. It is less ideal when you need the cleanest possible sale and have no reason to remain in the property. Deciding which side you are on is part of the strategy conversation.

See it alongside the other routes

Not sure it applies to you?

We will put your sale, your move date, and your options side by side and let the dates and numbers lead the decision.

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