Thinking of selling your home? When selling your home time is money regardless of the market situation. This is an involved process that affects you, your family, and your future. It is a good practice to place your home for sale in advance before purchasing your new home. This step provides you with an ample amount of time to fully coordinate and prepare for the sale of your home. Some sellers make the mistake of buying their next home before their first home is sold and find themselves paying for two mortgages.