diff --git a/lib/extensions.js b/lib/extensions.js
index 44dfd780..6d08f1df 100644
--- a/lib/extensions.js
+++ b/lib/extensions.js
@@ -48,13 +48,14 @@ module.exports = function(realmConstructor) {
                     if (error) {
                         reject(error);
                     }
-
-                    try {
-                        let syncedRealm = new this(config);
-                        //FIXME: RN hangs here. Remove when node's makeCallback alternative is implemented
-                        setTimeout(() => { resolve(syncedRealm); }, 1);
-                    } catch (e) {
-                        reject(e);
+                    else {
+                        try {
+                            let syncedRealm = new this(config);
+                            //FIXME: RN hangs here. Remove when node's makeCallback alternative is implemented
+                            setTimeout(() => { resolve(syncedRealm); }, 1);
+                        } catch (e) {
+                            reject(e);
+                        }
                     }
                 });
             });