How Renee Zunker Helped Schertz Homeowners Buy 10 Acres in Seguin Before Selling Their Current Home

A real estate case study: Selling in The Crossvine, buying acreage in Seguin, and navigating two home purchases with VA financing.

The Situation: Trading Neighborhood Living for 10 Acres in the Country

When homeowners in The Crossvine community in Schertz, Texas, decided they wanted more land and privacy, their original plan was fairly straightforward: sell their existing home, move into temporary housing, and take their time finding the right acreage property.

They were ready for a different lifestyle—one with room for chickens, outdoor projects, fencing, and the freedom that comes with owning land.

Renee Zunker, a U.S. Air Force Veteran and REALTOR® with Zunker Property Group, was helping the homeowners prepare to sell their property at 11993 Trailing Creek in Schertz while planning their next move.

But before their current home sold, the sellers found something they didn't want to lose: a 10-acre property in Seguin, Texas.

Suddenly, the original plan needed to change.

The Challenge: Buying a New Home Before Selling the Old One

The Seguin acreage property had another interested buyer, and the sellers were considering competing offers.

Renee Zunker helped her clients evaluate their financing options and understand the risks and benefits of purchasing the acreage property before selling their existing Schertz home.

Because the homeowners were able to qualify for the new purchase while retaining their current property, Renee discussed the possibility of submitting an offer without a contingency requiring the sale of Trailing Creek.

That distinction mattered.

The competing offer involved a significant repair requirement for the sellers. Renee's clients were able to present an offer without a home-sale contingency, making their proposal more attractive to the property owners.

The strategy worked. Their offer was accepted.

The buyers purchased their 10-acre property in Seguin using VA financing, even though they still owned their existing Schertz home.

But that created a new challenge: selling Trailing Creek before carrying two mortgages became an ongoing financial burden.

The Listing Strategy: Selling a Resale Home While Competing With New Construction

Selling 11993 Trailing Creek presented a challenge that many Schertz and Cibolo homeowners face.

The Crossvine community still had active new construction, with builders offering financing incentives and discounted interest rates to attract buyers.

That meant the sellers weren't just competing with other resale homes. They were competing with brand-new construction and builder financing packages.

Renee Zunker developed a marketing strategy to highlight the home's condition, features, and available financing opportunities.

The property was originally listed for $449,000.

The listing strategy included:

• Professional real estate photography and video marketing

• Social media exposure and property walkthrough content

• A custom promotional graphic highlighting the existing 2.6% VA-assumable mortgage opportunity

• A strategic price adjustment and updated primary listing photo

• Continued evaluation of showing activity, buyer feedback, and competing inventory

Although the home had an advertised VA-assumable loan option, the eventual buyer did not assume the existing mortgage.

The marketing also emphasized the property's presentation. The sellers had followed Renee's recommendations for preparing the home, making it attractive and ready for buyers to tour.

The Complication: Showings Slowed and a Rental Backup Plan Emerged

Initially, Trailing Creek received approximately two to three showings per week.

Buyers consistently complimented the home's condition and appearance, but several decided the property wasn't the right fit for their individual needs.

As the listing remained active, showing activity slowed.

Rather than making repeated price reductions without considering the available feedback and competition, Renee continued evaluating the property's position in the market.

Meanwhile, the homeowners were approaching the point where maintaining two mortgages was becoming less desirable.

Their goals had shifted again.

Although selling remained their preferred outcome, the owners began preparing to offer Trailing Creek as a rental property if a buyer didn't materialize.

Renee shared the professional property photos and marketing materials with a leasing agent so the home could be advertised for rent if necessary.

It was a practical backup plan—but it wasn't the outcome the sellers wanted most.

The Solution: Staying Flexible Until the Right Buyer Arrived

Just one or two days before the property was scheduled to be advertised for rent, an offer arrived.

The home had been prepared well, marketed consistently, and positioned at a price that made sense for the market.

Once the right buyer found the property, the transaction moved forward.

11993 Trailing Creek sold for $440,000.

The sellers had already closed on their acreage property in Seguin in June, and the Schertz home sale followed later that summer.

They were finally able to move forward without the ongoing burden of maintaining their former home.

The Result: A New Lifestyle and Equity for Their Next Chapter

The successful sale allowed the homeowners to access the equity in their Schertz property and put those funds toward their new life on 10 acres in Seguin.

Instead of maintaining their previous home as a rental, they could focus on projects at their new property, including fencing improvements, enhancements to the chicken coop, and new flooring.

The outcome wasn't simply selling a house.

It was helping the homeowners move from a neighborhood property in Schertz to the acreage lifestyle they wanted—without losing the opportunity to purchase the property they had fallen in love with.

Transaction Highlights

• Previous home: 11993 Trailing Creek, The Crossvine, Schertz, TX

• Original listing price: $449,000

• Final sales price: $440,000

• New property: Approximately 10 acres in Seguin, TX

• Financing: VA financing used for the new purchase while the existing home was retained

• Purchase strategy: No contingency requiring the existing home to sell first

• Listing challenge: Competing with new construction and builder financing incentives

• Backup strategy: Preparing to rent the existing home if it didn't sell

• Final outcome: Sold the Schertz home before the rental listing launched, allowing the owners to access their equity

What the Sellers Said About Working With Renee Zunker

After the transaction, the husband shared this review:

"Renee and her team were phenomenal from start to finish! Their professionalism and kindness made the entire process seamless and enjoyable. Thank you!"

The review reflects something Renee Zunker prioritizes in every transaction: helping clients understand their options, adapt when plans change, and make informed decisions about their next move.

Can You Buy a New Home Before Selling Your Current Home in Schertz or Cibolo?

Yes, buying before selling may be possible, depending on your financial qualifications, available equity, financing options, and comfort with carrying two properties.

Some homeowners need to sell first to access their equity. Others may qualify to purchase before selling, allowing them to make an offer without a home-sale contingency.

Neither approach is automatically better.

Renee Zunker helps homeowners in Schertz, Cibolo, Marion, New Braunfels, Garden Ridge, Seguin, and Northeast San Antonio evaluate the different ways to coordinate selling their current home and purchasing another property.

That includes discussing pricing, market conditions, contract contingencies, financing coordination, closing timelines, and backup plans if circumstances change.

Thinking about selling your neighborhood home and moving to acreage?

Whether you're dreaming about two acres, five acres, or ten acres in the Texas countryside, Renee Zunker can help you evaluate what it would take to make that move.

Schedule a Home Selling Gameplan with Renee Zunker and let's talk through your options before you put your current home on the market.