South Lyon · Trading Up
Trading up to more home in South Lyon
Moving out of a starter home, with the order of your sale and your purchase worked out first.
Trading up in South Lyon for more property
Trading up in South Lyon can stretch your budget further. South Lyon gives you more property for the money than Ann Arbor, so moving up here can mean more house, more land, or both.
You may be selling a home in Ann Arbor or nearby to make the move. Either way, we plan the order first, so you aren't stuck between two houses.
Working out the order
We start with your current home's value, based on recent sales near it. Your lender uses that number to show you what your next home can cost. Then we decide whether to buy first or sell first, based on your finances.
I'll show you South Lyon sales next to sales where you live now, so you can see exactly what the move gets you.
Selling your current home
Your current home gets the full marketing plan: photos, video, drone, a property website, and a paid social media campaign. If it's in Ann Arbor, read about selling your home in Ann Arbor. I run a checklist on both sides, and you hear the next step from me before you ask.
Talk through your move
If you're ready to trade up in South Lyon, call me or send a note. You can also read my guide to South Lyon, compare trading up in Brighton, or see my page on trading up across the area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get more home for my money in South Lyon?
Often, yes. South Lyon gives you more property for the money than Ann Arbor.
Should I sell my Ann Arbor home first?
It depends on your finances. We decide the order with your lender before anything goes on the market.
How far is South Lyon from Ann Arbor?
As little as 18 minutes from downtown Ann Arbor, depending on where you're headed.
South Lyon
What trading up looks like in South Lyon
North of Ann Arbor up Pontiac Trail, with brick ranches and older homes near a growing downtown.
- The homes
- Near downtown, a mix of 1950s brick ranches and older homes, roughly 100 years old, with wood trim outside and, on some, a Victorian look.
- Why people choose it
- A smaller downtown that is still growing, and a lower price point than Ann Arbor or more property for the money.
- Getting around
- North of Ann Arbor up Pontiac Trail, as little as 18 minutes from downtown Ann Arbor depending on where you're headed, and close to I-96.
Trading Up: keep exploring
Ready to make your move with Nancy Arnold?