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It is a life, and clearing it deserves patience. We help families and owners sell a hoarder house with privacy and respect.** Real Estate Search and Sale, LLC provides hoarder assistance for homeowners and families in Rockville, Bethesda, Silver Spring, Gaithersburg and Kensington. If you need to sell a hoarder house, whether it belonged to a parent, a relative or you, we coordinate cleaning out a hoarder house, preparing it, and selling it as-is or after a cleanout, at a pace you can live with. Carolyn Thompson, Broker, brings more than 20 years of experience. Her credentials for this work: Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES). [**Call Our 24-Hour Desk: 202-630-5070**](tel:+12026305070) ## Watch: Hoarder Assistance in Rockville & Bethesda, MD ## Letting Go Is Emotional and Physical Work Belongings carry memories, and deciding what stays and what goes can be the hardest part of selling a hoarder house. We start with a private walkthrough, listen first and never rush decisions. Keepsakes, photos and important papers are set aside before any cleanout begins. ## Cleaning Out a Hoarder House - Sorting with keepsake and document recovery - Donation pickups, junk removal and dumpsters - Professional cleaners, and specialists when a home needs deeper remediation - Help locating independent contractors, if you choose to update ## Sell As-Is or After a Cleanout Some owners prefer to sell the house exactly as it stands. Others want a cleanout first. We compare the likely net proceeds of each path from recent comparable sales, give you a suggested price range, and you decide. A cash offer from us is also available, considered case by case. ## Privacy Comes First Photos, showings and signs happen only when you are ready. Neighbors do not need to know what is inside, and many hoarder houses sell with very limited public marketing. ## Where We Work in Montgomery County - **Rockville MD:** Rockville Town Square, Pike & Rose and the Montgomery County Circuit Court - **Bethesda MD:** Bethesda Row and the Capital Crescent Trail - **Silver Spring MD:** Downtown Silver Spring and Sligo Creek Park - **Gaithersburg MD:** the Kentlands and Downtown Crown - **Kensington MD:** Antique Row on Howard Avenue and Rock Creek Trail Outside our service area? We can refer you to a local real estate professional. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Can you sell a hoarder house without cleaning it out?** Yes. Many hoarder houses sell as-is. We give you a suggested price range for the house in its current condition so you can compare it with the cost and time of a cleanout. **How much does cleaning out a hoarder house cost?** It depends on the size of the home and the volume of belongings. We can help you locate independent cleanout companies for free estimates, and some providers may accept payment at closing. **What happens to family keepsakes and papers?** Before any cleanout, the crew sets aside photos, documents, jewelry and anything you flag. Family members can review items before anything leaves the house. **Do I have to be there during the cleanout?** No. Many families live out of state. We coordinate access and send photo updates, and closings can be signed remotely. **Can I get references?** Yes. We provide a list of client and professional references on request. ### Related Services - [Estate Sales Real Estate Broker](https://real-estate-search-and-sale.com/estate-sales-real-estate-broker?hsLang=en) - [Inherited Home Sales](https://real-estate-search-and-sale.com/inherited-property-sales?hsLang=en) - [Senior Services Network](https://real-estate-search-and-sale.com/senior-services-network?hsLang=en) - [Distressed Property Sales](https://real-estate-search-and-sale.com/fixer-upper-sales?hsLang=en) [**Call Our 24-Hour Desk: 202-630-5070**](tel:+12026305070) ## Request a Confidential Consultation ## Help Locating Independent Service Providers Need help finding contractors, painters, cleaners, stagers, cleanout crews, estate-sale companies, professional organizers, inspectors, movers, storage, title companies, lenders and mobile notaries? We can help you locate independent service providers to contact, and some may accept payment at closing. You choose and hire your own providers. *Real Estate Search and Sale, LLC does not endorse, guarantee or receive compensation from any service provider. Please interview and verify any provider you choose.* ## 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](tel:+12026305070), any time, day or night. **Carolyn Thompson, Broker** CRS · ABR · SRES · SFR · CDPE · MRP · CDS 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 · Open 24 hours Licensed in MD • DC • VA • WV • FL · Equal Housing Opportunity [facebook-f icon](https://www.facebook.com/RealEstateSearchandSale) [linkedin-in icon](http://www.linkedin.com/in/carolynthompson) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.instagram.com/realestatesearchandsale4u/) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.youtube.com/@realestatesearchandsalellc9279) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.tiktok.com/@car.lyn7) [Follow us on Facebook](https://linktr.ee/buyandsellexpert) - Sell - Buy - Complex Sales - Estates & Families - Owners & Investors - [About](https://real-estate-search-and-sale.com/#about) - [Home](https://real-estate-search-and-sale.com/) --- [![Real Estate Search and Sale, LLC logo, Rockville, MD real estate brokerage](https://real-estate-search-and-sale.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo%20with%20white%20background%20smaller.png?width=711&height=369&name=Logo%20with%20white%20background%20smaller.png "Real Estate Search and Sale, LLC logo, Rockville, MD real estate brokerage")](https://real-estate-search-and-sale.com/?hsLang=en) Carolyn Thompson, Broker | ‪24-Hour Appointment Desk: 202-630-5070‬ 1300 Piccard Drive Suite 204  Rockville, Maryland 20850 800 Park Drive Blacksburg, Virginia 24060 ![Equal Housing Opportunity Red](https://real-estate-search-and-sale.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Equal%20Housing%20Opportunity%20Red.png?width=96&height=48&name=Equal%20Housing%20Opportunity%20Red.png)   Copyright © 2026, Real Estate Search and Sale, LLC ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "Service", "areaServed" : [ "Rockville, MD", "Bethesda, MD", "Silver Spring, MD", "Gaithersburg, MD", "Kensington, MD" ], "name" : "Hoarder Assistance", "provider" : { "@type" : "RealEstateAgent", "address" : { "@type" : "PostalAddress", "addressCountry" : "US", "addressLocality" : "Rockville", "addressRegion" : "MD", "postalCode" : "20850", "streetAddress" : "1300 Piccard Dr, Suite 204" }, "geo" : { "@type" : "GeoCoordinates", "latitude" : 39.1031, "longitude" : -77.1764 }, "name" : "Real Estate Search and Sale, LLC", "openingHours" : "Mo-Su 00:00-23:59", "telephone" : "+1-202-630-5070", "url" : "https://real-estate-search-and-sale.com" }, "serviceType" : "Hoarder Assistance" } ``` ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "VideoObject", "contentLocation" : { "@type" : "Place", "geo" : { "@type" : "GeoCoordinates", "latitude" : 39.1031, "longitude" : -77.1764 }, "name" : "Rockville, Maryland" }, "contentUrl" : "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEDP4ChzlHY", "description" : "Hoarder assistance in Rockville, Bethesda, Silver Spring, Gaithersburg, and Kensington, MD. 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