Before deciding whether one is going to sell the house before buying another one, one must assess certain risks.
We analyzed the situation based on the consulate’s responsibilities, as well as a financial analysis. On a business continuity level, we finally realized it was extremely important to have every possible lever available to us for our relations with the United States during the months preceding the election. It was obvious we wanted a residence that would allow us to come as close as possible to achieving our objectives.
Then, we took into account fees for the consul general’s short-term rental and storing his personal effects. Finally, the financial analysis helped us determine that it was more advantageous to buy a new residence and wait for a potential sale a few months down the line.