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Whether you searched "real estate agent to buy and sell a house," "full-service real estate agent Montgomery County" or "how to sell my house and buy another at the same time," this page explains how we help sellers, buyers and clients doing both. Carolyn Thompson, Broker, brings more than 20 years of experience. Her credentials for this work: Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) and Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR). [**Call Our 24-Hour Desk: 202-630-5070**](tel:+12026305070) ## Property buying & sales Under One Roof Many of our clients are selling one home and buying another. Others are buying for the first time, selling an inherited property or adding a rental to their portfolio. Full-service representation means we handle the details of each transaction from start to finish: pricing or offer strategy, marketing or searching, negotiation, contract management and settlement. When you buy and sell with the same brokerage, your timelines stay connected. We can plan the sale of your current home and the purchase of your next one together, so each step supports the other. ## For Sellers: Bringing Your Home to Market Selling starts with a clear plan. Here is what that looks like with us: - **Consultation:** We learn your goals, timing and any special circumstances, such as an estate, a divorce or a move out of state. - **Pricing:** We give you a suggested price range based on recent sales of the homes closest to yours in location, style, size, age and condition, and recommend adjustments to consider for your circumstances. You set the price. - **Preparation:** We walk through your home and suggest practical steps, from decluttering and small repairs to staging. - **Marketing:** Professional photography, video and a detailed property description, with your listing placed on the MLS or offered as a private home sale if you prefer to keep it off the MLS. - **Showings and offers:** We manage showings, gather feedback, review every offer with you and negotiate the terms you choose. ## For Buyers: Finding a Home and Making Your Offer Buying starts with understanding what you want and what you can comfortably afford. Our buyer process includes: - **Planning:** A conversation about your budget, timeline, commute and must-have property features. - **Financing:** We recommend talking with a lender early, and we can provide contact information for several lenders. - **Searching:** A customized search with alerts for new and Coming Soon listings that match your criteria. - **Touring:** Showings in person or by live video, with honest notes about condition and features. - **Offer strategy:** Research on recent sales of the homes closest to the one you want, so you can decide what to offer. - **Negotiation:** We represent your interests on price, terms, repairs and credits. Before we tour homes together, you will sign a written buyer agreement that sets out our services and terms. In Maryland, you will also receive the agency disclosure titled Understanding Whom Real Estate Agents Represent. ## Buying and Selling at the Same Time Timing two transactions is one of the most common concerns we hear. There are several ways to approach it, and the right one depends on your finances, the market and your comfort level: ### Sell First, Then Buy Selling first tells you exactly what you have to spend. A post-settlement occupancy agreement, often called a rent-back, can give you time in your current home while you finish your purchase. ### Buy First, Then Sell Buying first lets you move once. Some buyers use savings or bridge financing to do this; your lender can explain whether these options are available to you and what they involve. ### Make a Contingent Offer A home-sale contingency makes your purchase depend on the sale of your current home. Sellers weigh these offers differently, and we help you decide whether one makes sense in a given situation. ### Align Both Settlement Dates With careful planning, some clients settle on the sale and purchase on the same day or within a few days. We build one calendar for both transactions and track every deadline. ## Property Types We Handle Our work covers a wide range of residential property, including: - Single-family homes, townhomes and condominiums - Luxury homes and estates in areas such as Potomac and Bethesda - Investment and rental properties, including tenant-occupied homes - Inherited and estate properties - Fixer-uppers and homes sold as-is - Land and farm properties in Frederick County and beyond Specialized situations, such as short sales, homes owned by someone in a care facility or sales handled under a power of attorney, may call for additional documents and time. We explain what to expect and refer legal questions to an attorney. ## How We Think About Value Whether you are buying or selling, value decisions start with recent sales of the homes closest in location, style, size, age and condition. We also look at active listings and homes under contract, because they show current buyer behavior. A comparative market analysis is a broker opinion of value, not an appraisal. Sellers set their price; buyers decide what to offer. Our job is to give you the clearest information we can and explain how it applies to your goals. ## From Ratified Contract to Settlement Once a contract is ratified, a series of deadlines begins. We track each one and keep everyone informed: - Earnest money deposit delivered - Home inspection and any repair negotiation - HOA or condominium resale documents delivered and reviewed - Appraisal and final loan approval - Title search and mortgage payoff requests - Final walk-through - Settlement, recording and disbursement We stay in regular contact with the other agent, the lender and the title or settlement company, and we follow up on open items so you are not left guessing. ## Out-of-Area, Out-of-State and Overseas Clients Remote closings are a specialty of Real Estate Search and Sale, LLC, and we have closed sales for sellers living outside the country. Buyers relocating to the area can tour by live video and plan inspections and settlement from a distance. If your property is outside our service area, we can refer you to a local real estate professional. Most of our business comes from referrals. Carolyn Thompson, Broker, supervises the Real Estate Search and Sale agents, so every purchase and sale benefits from more than 20 years of experience. ## Communities We Serve These are a sampling of the many communities Real Estate Search and Sale, LLC serves. - **Rockville, MD:** Rockville Town Square and Pike & Rose - **Bethesda, MD:** Bethesda Row and the Capital Crescent Trail - **Gaithersburg, MD:** the Kentlands and Downtown Crown - **Silver Spring, MD:** Downtown Silver Spring and Sligo Creek Park - **Germantown, MD:** Black Hill Regional Park and Seneca Creek State Park - **Frederick, MD:** Carroll Creek Park and Baker Park This is only a sampling; we serve many more communities throughout Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia, West Virginia and Florida. Outside our service area? We can refer you to a local real estate professional. ## Frequently Asked Questions **What does Property buying & sales from Real Estate Search and Sale, LLC cover?** Both sides of a residential transaction: representing sellers from a suggested price range through marketing, negotiation and settlement, and representing buyers from search and pre-approval through offers, inspection logistics and closing, across Maryland, Washington, DC and Virginia. **Can the same agent help me sell my house and buy a new one?** Yes. Many of our clients buy and sell with us, which helps keep both timelines connected from listing to settlement. **Should I sell my house before I buy another?** It depends on your finances, the market and your comfort level. Talk with a lender about your options, and we can help you compare selling first, buying first or making a contingent offer. **What is a rent-back?** A rent-back, or post-settlement occupancy agreement, lets the seller stay in the home for a set period after settlement under terms agreed in the contract. **What does full-service real estate include?** With us, it includes pricing or offer strategy, marketing or searching, showings, negotiation, deadline tracking and support through settlement. **How is a home's value determined?** We start with recent sales of the homes closest in location, style, size, age and condition. A comparative market analysis is a broker opinion of value, not an appraisal. **Do you work with investment and rental properties?** Yes. We help clients buy and sell rental homes, including tenant-occupied properties, and Real Estate Search and Sale, LLC also provides property management for rentals. **Can I buy or sell if I live out of state?** Yes. Remote closings are a specialty of ours, and we can tour, prepare and plan settlement with you from a distance. **Can I get references?** Yes. We provide a list of client and professional references on request. ### Related Services - [Home Buying Services](https://real-estate-search-and-sale.com/home-buying-services?hsLang=en) - [Home Selling Services](https://real-estate-search-and-sale.com/home-selling-services?hsLang=en) - [Buying agent services](https://real-estate-search-and-sale.com/buying-agent-services?hsLang=en) - [Real Estate Sales](https://real-estate-search-and-sale.com/real-estate-sales?hsLang=en) [**Call Our 24-Hour Desk: 202-630-5070**](tel:+12026305070) ## Request a Confidential Consultation ## Help Locating Independent Service Providers Buyers and sellers often look for mortgage lenders, home inspectors, title and settlement companies, real estate attorneys, CPAs, stagers, cleaners, contractors and movers. We can provide contact information for independent service providers, and you are free to use any provider you like. Providers should be properly licensed and insured. When you schedule your providers, we help coordinate the logistics around showings, access and settlement. *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", "Gaithersburg, MD", "Silver Spring, MD", "Germantown, MD", "Frederick, MD", "Montgomery County, MD" ], "name" : "Property buying & sales", "provider" : { "@type" : "RealEstateAgent", "address" : [ { "@type" : "PostalAddress", "addressCountry" : "US", "addressLocality" : "Rockville", "addressRegion" : "MD", "postalCode" : "20850", "streetAddress" : "1300 Piccard Dr, Suite 204" }, { "@type" : "PostalAddress", "addressCountry" : "US", "addressLocality" : "Blacksburg", "addressRegion" : "VA", "postalCode" : "24060", "streetAddress" : "800 Park Drive" } ], "geo" : { "@type" : "GeoCoordinates", "latitude" : 39.084, "longitude" : -77.1528 }, "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" : "Property buying & sales", "url" : "https://real-estate-search-and-sale.com/property-buying-and-sales" } ``` ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "WebPage", "name" : "Property buying & sales in Rockville, Bethesda and Montgomery County, MD", "speakable" : { "@type" : "SpeakableSpecification", "cssSelector" : [ "h1", "h2" ] }, "url" : "https://real-estate-search-and-sale.com/property-buying-and-sales" } ``` ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "FAQPage", "mainEntity" : [ { "@type" : "Question", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Both sides of a residential transaction: representing sellers from a suggested price range through marketing, negotiation and settlement, and representing buyers from search and pre-approval through offers, inspection logistics and closing, across Maryland, Washington, DC and Virginia." }, "name" : "What does Property buying & sales from Real Estate Search and Sale, LLC cover?" }, { "@type" : "Question", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Yes. 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