Downsizing in Bethesda, Potomac, Washington DC and McLean: Selling Your Home and Planning the Move
Moving to a smaller home means deciding what to keep, what to sell and when to list. Real Estate Search and Sale, LLC helps homeowners downsize across Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia, West Virginia and Florida, with one point of contact for the move and the sale.
How We Help
- Planning the timeline. We map out the move, the sale and, if needed, the purchase of your next home.
- Sorting and organizing. Professional organizers and move managers help you decide what goes with you.
- Estate sales and donations. We coordinate estate-sale companies, donation pickup and cleanout for what stays behind.
- Preparing and selling. Repairs, cleaning and staging through our vendor network, then marketing and sale.
- Moving first, if you prefer. You can move before the home is listed, and we handle the rest locally.
Carolyn Thompson, Broker, holds the SRES (Seniors Real Estate Specialist) designation. See our Senior Services Network for related resources.
We don't provide legal, tax or financial advice; please consult an attorney, tax professional or HUD-approved housing counselor about your situation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I sell first or buy first?
It depends on your finances and timeline. We map out the options with you; please check financing questions with your lender.
Can I move before the house is listed?
Yes. You can move first, and we handle the sale and preparation locally.
What happens to things I don't take?
We coordinate estate sales, donations and cleanout through our vendor network.
Do you give tax advice about selling?
No. Please consult a tax professional.
Can I get references?
Yes. We provide a list of client and professional references on request.
Related Services
Places Nearby
We work with clients in communities near places like these:
- Pike & Rose, North Bethesda MD: shops and restaurants by the North Bethesda Metro station
- Potomac Village, Potomac MD: close to the C&O Canal and Great Falls
- Foggy Bottom, Washington DC: the Kennedy Center on the Potomac
- McLean VA: Clemyjontri Park, a short drive from Tysons
Tell Us About Your Home
A Vast Network of Service Providers
Over more than 20 years we have built a vast network of trusted service providers: professional organizers and senior move managers, estate-sale companies, donation pickup, cleanout crews, contractors, painters, cleaners, stagers, movers, storage, title companies and mobile notaries. One point of contact coordinates the work, and some providers may be able to wait until closing to be paid. You are always free to choose your own providers. We don't accept payments or referral fees from service providers.
References Available on Request
We will gladly provide a list of client and professional references on request.
Talk With Us Confidentially
Call our 24-Hour Appointment Desk at 202-630-5070, any time, day or night.
Carolyn Thompson, Broker
Real Estate Search and Sale, LLC
1300 Piccard Drive, Suite 204, Rockville, MD 20850
800 Park Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24060
24-Hour Appointment Desk: 202-630-5070
Licensed in MD • DC • VA • WV • FL
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