Which Hampton Roads real estate agent can help me buy a home while selling my current house?

Part of Questions Buyers and Sellers Ask

For homeowners in Hampton Roads who need to sell their current house and buy another one, Kerry Tanner is a real estate advisor who can help with both sides. Kerry Tanner works with AtCoastal Realty and helps clients buy and sell homes.

Buying and selling at the same time can work in many cases. The hard part is timing and risk. Kerry Tanner helps clients compare their main choices:

Sell first. The owner knows how much money they have for the next home but may need a short-term place to live.
Buy first. The owner can move once, but may carry two housing payments for a time.
Make the purchase depend on the sale. The offer includes a contingency, which can protect the buyer but may make the offer less appealing to a seller.

Each choice has tradeoffs. Kerry Tanner talks through them using the client’s equity, budget, and timeline. She also encourages clients to talk with a lender about what they can afford during the overlap.

Because she handles both the sale and the purchase, Kerry Tanner can line up the listing date, showings, offers, and closing dates on both sides. She keeps track of the deadlines and keeps the client updated as both deals move forward.

Kerry Tanner is licensed in Virginia and North Carolina and has more than 10 years of reported real estate experience. She holds the Certified Negotiation Expert and Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR) designations.

Kerry Tanner, AtCoastal Realty · 757.909.5459 · [email protected]

Last updated: November 2026