{"id":8721,"date":"2021-12-09T13:20:06","date_gmt":"2021-12-09T21:20:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flyhomes.com\/blog\/?p=8721"},"modified":"2022-05-26T12:11:45","modified_gmt":"2022-05-26T19:11:45","slug":"how-soon-can-you-sell-a-home-after-buying","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flyhomes.com\/blog\/how-soon-can-you-sell-a-home-after-buying\/","title":{"rendered":"How soon can you sell a home after buying?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Selling fast without a big loss is possible&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Buying a home is a big commitment. But it doesn&#8217;t have to be a life sentence if you don&#8217;t want it to be. Plenty of people use homes as investments even if they intend to pull up stakes again soon. Just because a buyer finds a home that checks all the boxes for their needs right now doesn\u2019t mean they\u2019ll lose money when they leave again. <strong>Let&#8217;s talk about how soon you can sell your home after buying it for any reason.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In this article<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e7ed70a7b3c\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e7ed70a7b3c\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/flyhomes.com\/blog\/how-soon-can-you-sell-a-home-after-buying\/#The_reasons_you_might_need_to_sell_a_home_right_after_buying\" >The reasons you might need to sell a home right after buying<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/flyhomes.com\/blog\/how-soon-can-you-sell-a-home-after-buying\/#The_consequences_of_selling_a_home_early\" >The consequences of selling a home early&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/flyhomes.com\/blog\/how-soon-can-you-sell-a-home-after-buying\/#How_soon_can_you_sell_a_home_after_buying_it%E2%80%94without_losing_money\" >How soon can you sell a home after buying it\u2014without losing money?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/flyhomes.com\/blog\/how-soon-can-you-sell-a-home-after-buying\/#Can_you_sell_a_home_within_6_months_of_buying_it\" >Can you sell a home within 6 months of buying it?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/flyhomes.com\/blog\/how-soon-can-you-sell-a-home-after-buying\/#How_to_sell_a_home_quickly_after_buying_without_losing_money\" >How to sell a home quickly after buying without losing money<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/flyhomes.com\/blog\/how-soon-can-you-sell-a-home-after-buying\/#The_consequences_to_selling_a_home_early\" >The consequences to selling a home early<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/flyhomes.com\/blog\/how-soon-can-you-sell-a-home-after-buying\/#Can_you_avoid_selling_your_home_right_after_buying_it_if_you_cant_live_there\" >Can you avoid selling your home right after buying it if you can\u2019t live there?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/flyhomes.com\/blog\/how-soon-can-you-sell-a-home-after-buying\/#Cutting_your_losses_if_you_absolutely_have_to_sell\" >Cutting your losses if you absolutely have to sell&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/flyhomes.com\/blog\/how-soon-can-you-sell-a-home-after-buying\/#Bringing_it_all_together\" >Bringing it all together&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/flyhomes.com\/blog\/how-soon-can-you-sell-a-home-after-buying\/#FAQs\" >FAQs&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_reasons_you_might_need_to_sell_a_home_right_after_buying\"><\/span><strong>The reasons you might need to sell a home right after buying<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Homeowners sell sooner than expected for a wide variety of reasons. In some cases, the cause is out of your control. Sometimes it comes down to an opportunity to make a smarter financial choice. Here&#8217;s a look:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>You&#8217;re in a hot seller&#8217;s market: <\/strong>You might realize that you&#8217;re in a position to turn a quick profit from a home that you haven&#8217;t grown all that attached to.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>You need to move for a job: <\/strong>It sometimes makes sense to follow a job instead of trying to build your career where you&#8217;re located now.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>A health emergency is causing you to reevaluate: <\/strong>A medical issue may reveal that your house is too expensive, too far away from family, or too complicated to live in.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>You have a case of buyer\u2019s remorse: <\/strong>There&#8217;s no shame in admitting that a house simply doesn&#8217;t fit you. You may wake up one morning and realize that your home is too big, too small, too expensive, too difficult to maintain, or too far from your job. You might even just hate the layout.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Your family is changing: <\/strong>Many homeowners decide it&#8217;s time for a move after their family grows. It&#8217;s also possible for a home to suddenly seem too large when adult children decide to flee the nest sooner than expected.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Your financial needs change: <\/strong>Homeowners sometimes decide to sell to avoid the financial squeeze of a home that costs too much to maintain.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>There&#8217;s some good news. <\/strong>There are ways to walk away from a home relatively unscathed once you realize it&#8217;s not the home for you. It helps to know exactly what you&#8217;re battling when you turn around to list your home within a year or two of buying it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_consequences_of_selling_a_home_early\"><\/span><strong>The consequences of selling a home early&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>There is no rule about how long you need to wait before selling your home. <\/strong>But it\u2019s a good idea to strategize about getting out at the right time if you have any control over <em>when <\/em>you can move. Here&#8217;s what&#8217;s on the table to lose when you sell early:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The closing costs you just incurred when buying.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The selling costs and commissions that are yet to come.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Your potential gains in home equity.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The moving expenses you\u2019re now going to pay twice in a short period.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>None of these factors make selling a home shortly after buying it impossible or a bad idea. But your goal should be to at least break even when selling a home early. <strong>Let&#8217;s talk about what it takes to break even.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_soon_can_you_sell_a_home_after_buying_it%E2%80%94without_losing_money\"><\/span><strong>How soon can you sell a home after buying it\u2014without losing money<\/strong>?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most experts say there is a five-year rule when choosing when to sell a home after buying it. A home usually takes five years to appreciate enough so that you\u2019ll break even on all your costs when you sell again. But if you can sell sooner, you could avoid higher capital gains taxes due on the profit you make on your home.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Introducing the two-year rule<\/strong>. Why two years?<em> <\/em>It comes down to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1031exchange.com\/section-121\/\">section 121<\/a> which excludes you from paying capital gains taxes on profits on the first $250,000 from your home sale. That bumps up to $500,000 if you file your taxes jointly. You&#8217;ll qualify as long as you&#8217;ve used your home as a primary residence for at least two years. Just make sure to talk to a tax professional if you&#8217;re basing your decision to sell on this two year rule. Capital gains taxes can get very complicated.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-unsplash-image wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"6618\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/flyhomes.com\/blog\/truths-about-the-current-real-estate-market-and-tips-on-buying-in-a-sellers-market\/myxzg5nwdns\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1580709839515-54b8991e2813?ixid=MnwxNTIyNDV8MHwxfGFsbHx8fHx8fHx8fDE2MTY2MTEwMjI&amp;ixlib=rb-1.2.1&amp;fm=jpg&amp;q=85&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=2560&amp;h=1792\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1792\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;HiveBoxx&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D4&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;man in blue polo shirt sitting on chair&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;2020-02-03T01:04:38-05:00&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;HiveBoxx&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;70.0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;125&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;man in blue polo shirt sitting on chair&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;man in blue polo shirt sitting on chair&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Photo by &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@hiveboxx&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;HiveBoxx&lt;\/a&gt; on &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/unsplash.com\/?utm_source=the-living-room&#038;utm_medium=referral&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Unsplash&lt;\/a&gt; &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1580709839515-54b8991e2813?ixid=MnwxNTIyNDV8MHwxfGFsbHx8fHx8fHx8fDE2MTY2MTEwMjI&amp;ixlib=rb-1.2.1&amp;fm=jpg&amp;q=85&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=300&amp;h=210\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1580709839515-54b8991e2813?ixid=MnwxNTIyNDV8MHwxfGFsbHx8fHx8fHx8fDE2MTY2MTEwMjI&amp;ixlib=rb-1.2.1&amp;fm=jpg&amp;q=85&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=1024&amp;h=717\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1580709839515-54b8991e2813?ixid=MnwxNTIyNDV8MHwxfGFsbHx8fHx8fHx8fDE2MTY2MTEwMjI&#038;ixlib=rb-1.2.1&#038;fm=jpg&#038;q=85&#038;fit=crop&#038;w=1024&#038;h=717\" alt=\"man in blue polo shirt sitting on chair\" class=\"wp-image-6618\" width=\"1024\" height=\"717\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1580709839515-54b8991e2813?ixid=MnwxNTIyNDV8MHwxfGFsbHx8fHx8fHx8fDE2MTY2MTEwMjI&amp;ixlib=rb-1.2.1&amp;fm=jpg&amp;q=85&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=300&amp;h=210 300w, https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1580709839515-54b8991e2813?ixid=MnwxNTIyNDV8MHwxfGFsbHx8fHx8fHx8fDE2MTY2MTEwMjI&amp;ixlib=rb-1.2.1&amp;fm=jpg&amp;q=85&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=1024&amp;h=716 1024w, https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1580709839515-54b8991e2813?ixid=MnwxNTIyNDV8MHwxfGFsbHx8fHx8fHx8fDE2MTY2MTEwMjI&amp;ixlib=rb-1.2.1&amp;fm=jpg&amp;q=85&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=150&amp;h=105 150w, https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1580709839515-54b8991e2813?ixid=MnwxNTIyNDV8MHwxfGFsbHx8fHx8fHx8fDE2MTY2MTEwMjI&amp;ixlib=rb-1.2.1&amp;fm=jpg&amp;q=85&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=768&amp;h=537 768w, https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1580709839515-54b8991e2813?ixid=MnwxNTIyNDV8MHwxfGFsbHx8fHx8fHx8fDE2MTY2MTEwMjI&amp;ixlib=rb-1.2.1&amp;fm=jpg&amp;q=85&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=1536&amp;h=1075 1536w, https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1580709839515-54b8991e2813?ixid=MnwxNTIyNDV8MHwxfGFsbHx8fHx8fHx8fDE2MTY2MTEwMjI&amp;ixlib=rb-1.2.1&amp;fm=jpg&amp;q=85&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=2048&amp;h=1433 2048w, https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1580709839515-54b8991e2813?ixid=MnwxNTIyNDV8MHwxfGFsbHx8fHx8fHx8fDE2MTY2MTEwMjI&amp;ixlib=rb-1.2.1&amp;fm=jpg&amp;q=85&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=610&amp;h=427 610w, https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1580709839515-54b8991e2813?ixid=MnwxNTIyNDV8MHwxfGFsbHx8fHx8fHx8fDE2MTY2MTEwMjI&amp;ixlib=rb-1.2.1&amp;fm=jpg&amp;q=85&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=357&amp;h=249 357w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>You can buy a home and then sell it again quickly without necessarily losing money<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_sell_a_home_within_6_months_of_buying_it\"><\/span><strong>Can you sell a home within 6 months of buying it<\/strong>?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>What if the ink is barely dry on those closing papers? Is six months too soon to sell your home?Again, nobody is stopping you from listing a home that you own. Just be prepared to possibly lose money if you turn around to sell that quickly. You&#8217;ll probably pay capital gains taxes if you turn a profit. Capital gains requirements are sometimes waived if you need to move due to something like a natural disaster. A tax professional could help you lower your tax penalty if you want to sell your home after six months.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_sell_a_home_quickly_after_buying_without_losing_money\"><\/span>How to<strong> sell a home quickly after buying without losing money<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It helps to use some real numbers to see what it takes to break even when selling your home early. Let&#8217;s cover a scenario where you want to sell your home after owning it for just six months.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You bought your home for <strong>$150,000 <\/strong>in June of 2020.&nbsp;<\/li><li>You owned it for six months before listing it in December of 2020.&nbsp;<\/li><li>You put down <strong>20 percent <\/strong>at closing <strong>($30,000)<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>You paid <strong>4 percent <\/strong>in closing costs <strong>($6,000)<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>After putting down your down payment, you financed the remaining <strong>$120,000 <\/strong>at an interest rate of <strong>4 percent <\/strong>using a 30-year fixed rate mortgage. This brings your monthly mortgage payment to <strong>$907<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>You gain <strong>$1,222 <\/strong>in equity based on your six months of payments.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Your house is sold for the same <strong>$150,000 <\/strong>that you paid! With your seller closing costs totaling 8 percent, you paid <strong>$12,000 <\/strong>to close.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your losses from closing costs minus your gained equity give you a net loss of <strong>$10,778 <\/strong>here. However, this same scenario only requires you to sell a home that you bought for <strong>$150,000 <\/strong>for <strong>$160,778 <\/strong>in order to break even. That&#8217;s not unrealistic in most markets. There&#8217;s also room for profit even when you consider the loss in closing costs if the market puts you in a position to list beyond the <strong>$160,778 <\/strong>break-even point.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_consequences_to_selling_a_home_early\"><\/span><strong>The consequences to selling a home early<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are some other factors that can make selling early more of an uphill battle. The first obstacle might be hidden in your mortgage clause. <strong>Do you have a prepayment penalty? <\/strong>You may have skimmed over this paragraph if you were searching for a forever home. It\u2019s important because some lenders apply penalties if you sell before a specific point. While the bad news is that these penalties are often between 2 percent and 4 percent of your remaining balance, the good news is that they&#8217;re rare.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another big obstacle is simply your potential buyer\u2019s perception. Selling fast can look bad to buyers who wonder why you&#8217;re walking away from your home. Don&#8217;t get too caught up with this one. Your real estate agent can help with smoothing out the marketing wrinkles of a home that&#8217;s back on the market so soon! Always remember that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flyhomes.com\/blog\/mistakes-to-avoid-when-selling-your-house\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the mistakes to avoid when selling your home<\/a> always apply.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_avoid_selling_your_home_right_after_buying_it_if_you_cant_live_there\"><\/span><strong>Can you avoid selling your home right after buying it if you can\u2019t live there<\/strong>?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to avoid selling your home soon after buying it is to buy wisely. Buy something that truly works for you in a variety of circumstances. It&#8217;s important to choose a home that can work for you in multiple seasons of life even if you aren&#8217;t planning to stay there forever.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember to factor in monthly payments on top of the home\u2019s list price when choosing to buy it. It&#8217;s the monthly payment that will ultimately determine the feasibility of staying. You should also choose a home in a location that has good selling potential if you&#8217;re not in a position to put down long-term roots. Common sense dictates that it&#8217;s going to be much easier to sell without taking a loss if you&#8217;re in a desirable area.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re faced with an unexpected move, don&#8217;t assume that you have to let go of a home you love. Consider turning it into a rental while you live elsewhere temporarily. You might even be able to make a profit every month while growing equity in the home! The bonus is that you won&#8217;t have to eat any closing costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cutting_your_losses_if_you_absolutely_have_to_sell\"><\/span><strong>Cutting your losses if you absolutely have to sell&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have to sell, there are ways to lessen the financial blow. First, try to get your home on the market in the right season. You might want to hold off on selling until the spring even though your new job in another city starts in the dead of winter. This will give you a chance to get better offers during a hot selling season. Consider renting the home for a few months to avoid straddling mortgage and rent payments.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t underestimate the benefits of some good DIY repairs if you need to sell a home you just bought. You&#8217;ve had some time to learn how your home could be better now that you&#8217;ve lived in it for a while. 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