Chesterfield to Chester: A Move-Up Strategy Case Study
The Plan
A lender identified a bridge-loan option using their equity. It let the family submit a non-contingent offer on a Chester home listed through MLS and buy before their prior home sold.
The Coordination
Two Dog Realty coordinated the offer structure, purchase timing, immediate listing plan for the Chesterfield home, inspections, repairs, and both closings.
​The Result
The Chester purchase closed just above list price. The family owned both homes for about two weeks before their Chesterfield home closed, and they moved forward with the space their growing family needed.
The Situation
A growing family had outgrown their Chesterfield starter home and wanted more space and a larger yard. They began searching in 2025, paused, and restarted in spring 2026. Five offers on other homes fell short because each was contingent on the sale of their existing home.