Sell My House Fast to Downsize in Maryland, Virginia and DC
Too much house to keep up? Sell it as-is for cash and move on to your next chapter. No repairs, no cleanouts and no showings. Take what you love and leave the rest. Pick a closing date that matches your move, even to senior or assisted living. Get an offer in 24 hours. We help homeowners sell your house fast in any situation.
We Buy As-Is
- 1986Buying DMV houses since
- 3,000+Homes purchased
- 24hrCash offer turnaround
- 3 daysClose as quickly as
Why Homeowners Downsize With a Cash Sale
After decades in one home, getting it market-ready is the hardest part. A cash sale skips it.
No updates, no sorting and no showings. Moving to a bigger place instead? See selling your house to upsize.
No Updates on a Long-Owned House
Original kitchen, older roof, dated baths? We buy it as it is and price the work in.
No Sorting Decades of Belongings Before Showings
There are no showings, so there's nothing to stage or clear out first.
Downsizing to Senior Living or Assisted Living
A move-in date at a community won't wait for a buyer. We close around it.
Matching Closing to Your Move-In Date
Pick the date that fits your new community, days or weeks out. We help you sell your house fast in Maryland and sell your house fast in Virginia.
Selling a Parent's House With Power of Attorney
Helping a parent move? With a valid power of attorney, you can usually sign for them. Our title company reviews it first. If the house was passed down, see selling an inherited house.
What to Do With Furniture and Belongings
- Take only what you want
- Leave furniture, boxes and the garage
- No dumpster, no estate sale
Take What Fits Your New Home
Bring the pieces and keepsakes that matter. Nothing else needs a decision before closing.
Leave the Rest, We Handle It
Whatever stays behind is ours to clear after closing, at no cost to you.
Taxes and Equity When You Downsize
Most long-time owners keep most or all of their gain tax-free.
The Home Sale Capital Gains Exclusion
If you owned and lived in the home 2 of the last 5 years, up to $250,000 of gain is excluded, or $500,000 for married couples filing jointly.
General information, not tax advice. Ask your CPA about your situation.
How Much You Walk Away With
| Cash sale price | $480,000 |
|---|---|
| Remaining mortgage | −$40,000 |
| Commission, repairs and closing costs | $0 |
| Cash for your next chapter | $440,000 |
Illustrative only. Your payoff and offer set the real number.
Cash Sale vs Listing a Long-Owned Home
| Cash sale to us | Listing with an agent | |
|---|---|---|
| Repairs and updates | None | Often expected |
| Cleanout | Leave what you want | Empty and staged |
| Showings | One visit | Many, for months |
| Fees | None | 5 to 6% commission |
Pre-Listing Repairs on an Older DMV Home
Older homes often need a roof, systems or updates before listing. We sell a house that needs repairs as-is.
Months of Showings vs One Visit
Listing means keeping the house spotless for strangers. With us, it's one short visit.
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Get a Cash Offer on Your Property
Wherever you are in Maryland, Virginia or DC, tell us about your home. We respond within 24 hours with a free, no-obligation cash offer.
- ✓No repairs, listing or showings
- ✓No fees, no commissions
- ✓We pay 100% of closing costs
- ✓Close in as little as 3 days
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Every Situation We Help With
Each situation has its own page with the details, timelines and answers. See all of them on Who We Help.
Foreclosure
Behind on payments? Sell before the auction and protect your credit and equity.
Learn moreInherited House
Skip cleanouts, repairs and probate headaches. We buy as-is, even from out of state.
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Rental Property
Difficult tenants or ready to exit? We buy rentals with tenants in place.
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Relocation
Moving for work or family? We line the closing up with your move date.
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House Needs Repairs
We buy as-is. You never fix, paint or update a thing.
Learn moreNot Sure Which One Fits?
Vacant or distressed home, or something else entirely? Tell us what is going on and we will say plainly whether we can buy it.
Talk to UsFrequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what homeowners ask us most.
Do I need to clean out the house before selling?
No, you don't need to clean out anything. Take the furniture, photos and keepsakes you want for your new home, and leave the rest behind. After closing, we clear out everything left in the house, the attic and the garage at no cost to you. That saves weeks of sorting, donation runs and dumpster rentals right before a big move.
Can I sell my parent's house with power of attorney?
Usually yes, if the power of attorney is valid and gives authority to sell real estate. Our title company reviews the document before closing to confirm it covers the sale. You can sign on your parent's behalf, and the proceeds go to them. If the power of attorney is unclear or your parent has passed away, an attorney can explain the next step.
Will I pay capital gains when I downsize?
Often no, or very little. If you owned and lived in the house for at least 2 of the last 5 years, you can usually exclude up to $250,000 of gain, or $500,000 if married filing jointly. Long-time owners in high-value areas may exceed that limit. This is general information, not tax advice, so confirm your numbers with a CPA.
Can you close when my new place is ready?
Yes, you choose the closing date. If your senior living community, condo or new home is ready in three weeks, we close in three weeks. If it's ready sooner, we can close in as little as 3 days. If the move-in date changes, we work with you to adjust, so you're never stuck between two homes or rushed out early.
Do you buy houses that haven't been updated in decades?
Yes, most of the homes we buy from downsizers are original or close to it. Dated kitchens, old wallpaper, worn carpet, older roofs and aging systems are all fine. You don't need to update anything or call a contractor. Our offer is based on the house as it is today, and the price doesn't drop after our walkthrough or at closing.
Can I stay until my move-in date?
Yes, you can stay in your house for a period after closing if your new place isn't ready yet. We agree on the move-out date in writing before you sign, so everyone knows the plan. This means you get your money at closing and move only once, straight into your new home, without short-term storage or a rental in between.
How is your offer calculated?
We start with what the house would sell for after updates, based on recent nearby sales. Then we subtract the cost of the work it needs, our holding and resale costs, and a modest margin. We explain the reasoning behind the number. There's no commission and we pay standard closing costs, so the offer is the amount you walk away with.
Are there any fees?
No, there are no fees, commissions or hidden charges. We are the buyer, not an agent, so nothing comes out of your sale for listing or marketing. We also pay standard closing costs. Only your mortgage, if you still have one, and any liens are paid off at closing. The rest is wired to you or paid by check on closing day.
Get Your Cash Offer and Plan Your Move
Tell us your move-in date and get a written cash offer within 24 hours.
Prefer to talk to the owner? Call Ed's cell at (301) 518-8000.
