Selling an Inherited Home in Bethesda, Annapolis, Washington DC or Arlington, Even If You Live Far Away

Inheriting a home often comes with a full house, deferred repairs and heirs in different places. Real Estate Search and Sale, LLC helps heirs and personal representatives sell inherited homes across Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia, West Virginia and Florida.

What We Handle

  • Coordinating estate sales, donations and cleanout
  • Repairs and preparation, or an as-is sale to cash buyers
  • Comparable sales to support pricing decisions among heirs
  • Written updates for every heir and the estate attorney
  • Remote closings for heirs who live out of state or overseas

Working With the Estate

We follow the direction of the personal representative and the estate attorney, including any court approval timelines. Homes with reverse mortgages, liens or tenants are welcome.

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

Can we sell before probate is finished?
That depends on the estate and the court. The personal representative and the estate attorney decide when the home can be listed.

Do we have to empty the house first?
Not always. We can coordinate an estate sale, donations and cleanout, or sell as-is to cash buyers.

What if the heirs live in different states?
Each heir can follow along online and sign remotely when needed.

Do you give legal or tax advice?
No. Questions about probate or taxes go to the estate attorney or 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:

  • Bethesda Row, Bethesda MD: shops and dining a few blocks from the Capital Crescent Trail
  • Annapolis MD: City Dock and the U.S. Naval Academy
  • Capitol Hill, Washington DC: Eastern Market and Lincoln Park
  • Shirlington, Arlington VA: the Village at Shirlington and the Four Mile Run Trail

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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, contractors, painters, cleaners, stagers, locksmiths, landscapers, 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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