Is it Better to Buy or Sell First

First questions my clients ask is should I buy first or sell first when moving

The answer is not straightforward

Whether buy first or sell first - still will be stressful

If buy first, have the stress of selling before taking possession of the home that you purchased.

Also the uncertainty of selling for enough money to afford the new home

If you sell first, you are under the gun to buy a home and moving before you have to give up your home you just sold.

When is it advantageous to sell first.  

When you are moving from an area with a stronger market to a weaker market.  Stronger negotiating position.

When advantageous to buy first. When you are moving into a strong market with less choice and you want to make sure that you can find the right home.