--- title: Home Buying Services and Buyer's Agent | MD, DC and VA | RESS description: "Buyer representation in Maryland, DC and Virginia: home search, showings, offers, negotiation and closing, from Bethesda to Fairfax. Call 202-630-5070." image: https://real-estate-search-and-sale.com/hubfs/RESS%20Logo%20blue.png --- [![Real Estate Search and Sale, LLC Luxury Home Sales](https://real-estate-search-and-sale.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RESS%20Logo%20blue.png?width=1536&height=1024&name=RESS%20Logo%20blue.png "Real Estate Search and Sale, LLC Luxury Home Sales")](https://real-estate-search-and-sale.com/?hsLang=en) # Home Buying Services in Bethesda, Gaithersburg, Washington DC and Fairfax: Representation From Search to Settlement Buying a home is easier with someone working for you. Agents affiliated with Real Estate Search and Sale represent buyers across Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia, West Virginia and Florida, from the first search to the day you get the keys. [Call Our 24-Hour Desk: 202-630-5070](tel:+12026305070) ## What Buyer Representation Includes - A home search set up around your must-haves and budget - Private showings, in person or by live video - Comparable sales to help you decide what to offer - Writing and negotiating your offer, inspections and repairs - Coordinating with your lender, the inspector, the appraiser and the title company - Remote signing and closing if you're relocating ## Step by Step 1. **Buyer consultation.** We talk about your goals, timeline and how buyer representation works, including how our compensation is paid, in a written agreement before you tour homes. 2. **Pre-approval.** We introduce lenders if you need one; choose any lender you like. 3. **Search and showings.** You see homes that fit, and we share what we know about each one. 4. **Offer and negotiation.** We help you write a competitive offer and negotiate terms. 5. **Contract to closing.** We keep inspections, appraisal, financing and title on schedule. Financing and loan questions should be confirmed with your lender. We don't provide legal, tax or financial advice. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Do I need a written buyer agreement?** Yes. A written buyer representation agreement is signed before we tour homes together. It explains our services and how we are paid. **Can you show me homes listed by other brokerages?** Yes. We can show and help you buy homes listed by any brokerage, as well as new construction and for-sale-by-owner homes. **Can I buy before I sell my current home?** Often, depending on your financing. Talk with your lender, and we'll map out the timing with you. **Can you help if I'm moving here from out of state?** Yes. We offer live video tours and remote signing. **Can I get references?** Yes. We provide a list of client and professional references on request. ### Related Services - [Out-of-State Sellers and Remote Closings](https://real-estate-search-and-sale.com/out-of-state-sellers-remote-closings?hsLang=en) - [Out-of-Area Real Estate Referrals](https://real-estate-search-and-sale.com/out-of-area-real-estate-referrals?hsLang=en) - [Home Preparation and Vendor Network](https://real-estate-search-and-sale.com/home-preparation-vendor-network?hsLang=en) ## 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 - **Kentlands, Gaithersburg MD**: a walkable neighborhood centered on Kentlands Market Square - **The Wharf, Washington DC**: the Southwest Waterfront's shops, restaurants and piers - **Old Town Fairfax VA**: historic Main Street, near George Mason University ### Tell Us What You're Looking For [Call Our 24-Hour Desk: 202-630-5070](tel:+12026305070) ## A Vast Network of Service Providers Over more than 20 years we have built a vast network of trusted, independent service providers: contractors, painters, cleaners, stagers, cleanout crews, estate-sale companies, movers, inspectors, title companies, mobile notaries, lenders and attorneys. One point of contact coordinates the work. You are always free to choose your own providers, and 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 Call our 24-Hour Appointment Desk at [202-630-5070](tel:+12026305070), any time, day or night. Agents affiliated with Real Estate Search and Sale, all trained by Broker Carolyn Thompson, serve buyers and sellers throughout Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia, West Virginia and Florida. [Call Our 24-Hour Desk: 202-630-5070](tel:+12026305070) **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](tel:+12026305070) Licensed in MD • DC • VA • WV • FL ![Equal Housing Opportunity](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 Copyright © 2026, Real Estate Search and Sale, LLC ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "FAQPage", "mainEntity" : [ { "@type" : "Question", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Yes. A written buyer representation agreement is signed before we tour homes together. 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