9: What Is a Leaseback? (And When Sellers Should Use One)

If you’re selling your home but not quite ready to move out the day it closes… what do you do?

In this episode, I break down one of the most useful (and misunderstood) tools in real estate: the leaseback.

A leaseback allows you to sell your home and stay in it for a period of time after closing—giving you flexibility to buy your next home, get your affairs in order, or just reduce stress during the transition.

We’ll cover:

• What a leaseback actually is
• How long you can stay after closing
• Whether you have to pay rent (and when you don’t)
• Why some buyers are hesitant—and what’s changed
• The biggest risks and how to avoid them
• How to use leasebacks as a negotiation tool

If you want to make selling your home less stressful (and a little more strategic), this is an option you need to understand.

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