A major question that often concerns home buyers is whether they should buy first, or sell their existing home first.  Real estate professionals typically recommend listing your present home and shopping for a new home at the same time.  This isn’t always the case though, because it all depends on the market.  For example, if the market is booming with potential buyers, your home could sell very quickly.  In that case, you would want to begin searching for a new home before you sell.  Make sure to check with your WEICHERT, REALTORS® - Five Star Realty, Inc. professional about the state of the market and which direction you should pursue.