You will invest a lot of time finding a new home. Then you may discover you are in a poor position to bargain. You are a contingent buyer, since your offer depends on the sale of your present home.

What if the seller gets a better offer while you are trying to sell? You may lose the home of your dreams.

List your home with a real estate broker before you start house hunting. You can set the occupancy date, if necessary, to give yourself time to find your next home.