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Bridge, contingency or rent-back: ways to buy and sell at once in Denver

Published 2026-11-05 · Updated 2026-11-05

When dates do not line up, buyers and sellers often choose among selling first, a sale contingency, bridge financing, or a rent-back. Pick the path that matches your risk.

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Common paths

• Sell first, then buy
• Sale contingency on the purchase contract
• Bridge or temporary financing from your lender
• Rent-back after closing so you can move later

Colorado Contract to Buy and Sell forms from theDivision of Real Estate(as of Nov 4, 2026) include contingency language. Title date guides often target closing about 30 to 45 days from MEC:First Integrity 2026 Contract Date Guide(as of Nov 4, 2026). Your signed dates control.

What should you do with this?

Use it as a checklist for conversations with your lender and agent. Then verify every fee on your loan estimate or net sheet.

• Write down your timing and must-haves
• Ask for line-item costs in writing
• Compare at least one alternative path
• Contact Lewi if you want a Denver Metro walkthrough

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