Buy First or Sell First? The Subject to Sale Clause Explained

Subject to Sale in BC: The "Buy First or Sell First" Real Estate Dilemma SOLVED 🏠🔑

If you're upgrading your home in the Fraser Valley or Greater Vancouver, you've hit the biggest real estate roadblock: Do I buy first or sell first? Using a Subject to Sale clause in your offer to purchase could be the perfect solution!

In this video, I break down the exact mechanics of a Subject to Sale clause, explain the crucial 72-Hour/48-Hour Time Clause, and share the expert negotiation strategies I use for my clients to make their offer stand out in any market. Don't risk carrying two mortgages, this clause creates a safety net for you before fully committing to buying a new home.

What We cover:
What is a "Subject to Sale" Offer?
The "Time Clause"
Buyer Strategies (How to Win)
When to AVOID Subject to Sale
Advice for Sellers

When a Subject to Sale offer is a bad idea (and when it works perfectly).
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0:00 - The "Buy First or Sell First" BC Dilemma
0:06 - Why Moving Up the Property Ladder is Stressful
0:33 - The Solution: Understanding the Subject to Sale Clause
0:52 - Meet Your Fraser Valley & South Delta Agent
1:00 - What is a Subject to Sale Offer? (The Escape Hatch)
1:34 - The Risk for Sellers: Why They Need Protection
1:50 - *The Time Clause (Bump Clause) Explained*
2:01 - How the 48/72 Hour Bump Clause Works in Real Life
2:19 - Scenario: Accepted Offer on a Langley Home
2:48 - Buyer’s Tough Choice: Option A (Remove Subjects) vs. Option B (Collapse Deal)
3:39 - Why Sellers Accept Subject to Sale Offers in Today’s Market
3:52 - *4 Strategies to Make Your Offer Irresistible*
4:09 - Strategy 1: Be Listed First (Professional Photos & Measurements)
4:30 - Strategy 2: The Sweetener Price (Buying Seller’s Patience)
4:43 - Strategy 3: Higher Deposit (Shows Financial Strength)
4:58 - Strategy 4: Be Priced Correctly (Avoid Being Greedy)
5:24 - *When to AVOID Subject to Sale Offers*
5:31 - Avoid 1: Multiple Offers (You Will Lose)
5:55 - Avoid 2: Foreclosures (Banks Want Clean Sales)
6:09 - Avoid 3: Your Home is Unsellable (Honest Self-Assessment)
6:32 - *Seller Strategy: When to Accept a Subject to Sale Offer*
6:49 - How the "Pending" Status Creates Urgency & Bidding Wars
7:18 - *Insider Strategy: Structuring the Time Clause Creatively*
7:32 - How to Delay the Bump Clause Until After Financing/Inspection
7:49 - Guaranteed Safety Window: Getting a Two-Week Head Start
8:02 - Moving in the Fraser Valley or South Delta? (CTA)
8:12 - Like & Subscribe for More Real Estate Real Talk

📲 Thinking of selling your home in the Fraser Valley or South Delta? Reach out anytime, I’d love to help you prepare, market, and sell with confidence.


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