Home Sales When the Owner Can't Be There, from Silver Spring and Baltimore to Washington DC and Alexandria
When a homeowner is in a nursing home, assisted living or rehab facility, in the hospital or incarcerated, Real Estate Search and Sale, LLC can manage the sale of their home across Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia, West Virginia and Florida. We work directly with the owner, or with their power of attorney, guardian or attorney.
How It Works
- A conversation with the owner or their representative. We meet with the owner directly, in person or by phone or video, or with the person authorized to act for them.
- Gathering the paperwork. When someone else is authorized to act for the owner, such as an agent under a power of attorney or a guardian, we work with that person and their attorney. We don't provide legal advice.
- Preparing the home. We coordinate cleanout, repairs and cleaning through our vendor network.
- Marketing and selling. We list, show and market the home, review offers with the owner or representative, and keep them informed.
- Signing where the owner is. We coordinate with the title company to bring a mobile notary to the facility, or use a remote online notary where permitted. Arrangements depend on state law and facility rules.
Who We Help
- Owners living in nursing homes, assisted living, memory care or rehab facilities
- Owners who are hospitalized
- Owners who are incarcerated
- Agents under a power of attorney, guardians and conservators
- Family members helping a loved one through a move
We treat every owner with dignity and keep family members informed with the owner's permission.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the owner sign from a nursing home or assisted living facility?
Often, yes. We coordinate with the title company to bring a mobile notary to the facility, or use a remote online notary where permitted and where the facility allows.
What if someone else has power of attorney?
We work with the agent named in the power of attorney, or with a court-appointed guardian, along with their attorney. The title company reviews the documents before closing.
Can family members be kept informed?
Yes, with the owner's permission or as the legal representative directs.
Do you give legal advice about powers of attorney or guardianship?
No. Please consult an attorney about those documents.
Can I get references?
Yes. We provide a list of client and professional references on request.
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Places Nearby
We work with clients in communities near places like these:
- Downtown Silver Spring MD: the AFI Silver Theatre and Ellsworth Drive
- Baltimore MD: the Inner Harbor
- Capitol Hill, Washington DC: Eastern Market and Lincoln Park
- Old Town Alexandria VA: King Street and the Potomac waterfront
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A Vast Network of Service Providers
Over more than 20 years we have built a vast network of trusted service providers: cleanout and junk removal crews, estate-sale companies, professional organizers and senior move managers, contractors, painters, cleaners, locksmiths, 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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