Ready to Sell and Buy Your Next Home at the Same Time in Kansas City?

The Full Story

Betsy and Randy bought their Overland Ridge home last October and loved almost everything about it. Almost. The one thing missing was the one thing they’d wanted from the start — a pool. Months later, casually scrolling Zillow, there it was: a home with the perfect pool. They called Michelle Neely just to take a look, not entirely sure they’d follow through. Then they walked the house, and curiosity turned into a plan: make an offer — which meant selling their current home first.

There was a catch. They’d owned their house less than a year, so there wasn’t much equity cushion to work with. Getting the sale wrong wouldn’t just make the move harder — it could cost them real money.

The Strategy

Randy had a number in mind for the listing, but it ran high for a young new-construction neighborhood without much resale history to lean on. Michelle built a market analysis grounded in real comps rather than a wish price — and then put the home’s real advantage to work: its condition. Randy was leaving three TVs and a water softener, and had put thousands of dollars into professional landscaping. Michelle marketed the listing around that move-in-ready condition and those extras instead of competing on price alone.

The Success

The home drew strong interest and an offer that came in a little below what Randy had hoped for. Michelle and the sellers accepted it on one condition: the buyer would take the home in its present condition, with no repair negotiations — protecting the sellers’ proceeds instead of letting inspection items erode their equity further. The home went under contract in 28 days and closed at $765,000 — about 98% of list, with zero repair credits or concessions. That cleared the way for Betsy and Randy to move forward on the home with the pool they’d wanted all along.

Betsy admits she was on the fence about the move at first. Now, settled into their new home, they couldn’t be happier they followed through.

About This Property

Built in 2023 by Steel Creek, this reverse 1.5-story home in Overland Ridge backs to mature trees and offers 4 bedrooms, 4 full baths, and a finished walkout lower level across roughly 3,450 square feet. See the full listing page for 4913 NW 70th Terrace →

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I sell my house and buy a new one at the same time without losing money?

It’s doable with the right strategy — an accurate market analysis, smart pricing, and a clear plan for how the timing lines up. Michelle Neely walked Betsy and Randy through exactly that when they found a home with a pool and needed to sell their current Kansas City house first.

Is it risky to sell a home you’ve only owned for a few months?

It can be, since there’s less built-in equity to work with, so pricing accuracy matters even more. Nelson Home Group builds a market analysis based on current comps and condition rather than what a seller hopes to get, which protects the seller’s bottom line.

How do you price a home in a newer neighborhood without much resale history?

With limited resale comps, pricing leans more heavily on builder data, recent closings in similar communities, and the specific upgrades in the home. That approach helped position this Overland Ridge home competitively without over- or under-shooting the market.

What upgrades actually help a home sell faster in the Kansas City area?

Move-in-ready extras make a real difference — professional landscaping, updated mechanicals like a water softener, and included electronics or furnishings all reduce a buyer’s to-do list. In this sale, thousands of dollars in landscaping and several included TVs helped the home stand out.

What does selling a home “as-is” actually mean for a seller?

It means the buyer agrees to purchase the home in its present condition, without requesting repairs or credits after inspection. That protects the seller’s proceeds — in this case, the sellers accepted a slightly lower offer specifically because it came with no repair negotiations.

What is Overland Ridge in Kansas City like?

Overland Ridge is a newer subdivision in Kansas City’s Northland, with homes backing to mature trees and easy access to I-29 — minutes from shopping and dining, and about ten minutes from KCI Airport. Get a feel for the wider area on our Living in Kansas City, MO page.

What school district serves Overland Ridge?

Homes in Overland Ridge are zoned to the Park Hill School District, with Chinn Elementary, Lakeview Middle School, and Park Hill High School.

Why work with Nelson Home Group to sell a home in the Northland?

Nelson Home Group builds a pricing strategy around real comps and a home’s actual condition rather than a wish number, and manages the process from listing to closing. In this sale, that approach helped Betsy and Randy sell in 28 days to contract and move forward with their next home.

Thinking about selling your house so you can buy the one you actually want? Every move like this starts with an honest number. Call or text our team at (816) 680-6624 or reach us through our contact page — and get a straight answer about what your home would really sell for.