Selling a House in Rockville and Montgomery County
Rockville is the county seat of Montgomery County, so most of the offices a seller deals with are close by: the Register of Wills for estates, the Circuit Court for foreclosures, and the county's housing department for rental licensing. Here is how the most common situations work when you sell to a cash buyer.
Inherited or probate houses
When the owner lived in Montgomery County, the estate is usually opened with the Montgomery County Register of Wills in Rockville. The personal representative named there is the person with authority to sell. Heirs who live out of state often prefer not to manage repairs, a cleanout and a listing from a distance. We can buy as-is and close when the estate is ready. More in our guide to selling an inherited house.
Behind on payments
Maryland foreclosures are filed in circuit court, and homeowners can request foreclosure mediation before a sale. That process takes time, which usually leaves room to sell the house yourself and keep any remaining equity. See how selling can help you avoid foreclosure.
Rentals with tenants in place
A sale doesn't end a lease: the buyer takes over as landlord. Montgomery County also requires rental housing to be licensed. If you're a tired landlord, we can buy with tenants in place, which saves you from scheduling showings around them. Read selling a house with tenants.
Houses that need work
Older Rockville houses often need roofs, HVAC, windows or full interior updates before a retail buyer's lender will finance them. We price those repairs into the offer instead of asking you to do them. Nearby: Silver Spring, Washington, DC and Baltimore.
Rockville FAQ
Do you buy houses in Rockville as-is?
Yes. We buy Rockville houses in their current condition, including homes that need major repairs, are full of belongings, or have tenants in place.
Which areas near Rockville do you buy in?
Rockville and nearby Montgomery County communities such as Twinbrook, Aspen Hill, Shady Grove, Gaithersburg, Bethesda and Silver Spring. Call (513) 239-7303 if you're not sure.
Can I sell an inherited house in Rockville before the estate is settled?
Often, yes. Montgomery County estates are opened with the Register of Wills, and the personal representative needs the authority that comes with that appointment to sell. We can work around the estate's timeline.
I'm behind on my mortgage in Maryland. Is it too late to sell?
Usually not. Maryland foreclosures must be filed in circuit court and homeowners can request foreclosure mediation, so there is normally time to sell first. The earlier you call, the more options you have.
Who handles the closing?
Every purchase closes through a licensed Maryland title company, a neutral third party that verifies title and handles the funds.
Is there any obligation if I request an offer?
No. You can review the offer and decide. If listing with an agent would net you more, we'll tell you.
Vacant and boarded upEmpty for months, secured at the windows.
Needs a full renovationFloors, walls and ceilings all at once.
Still full of belongingsYou do not have to clear it out.