--- title: Selling a House With Liens in MD, DC and VA | Real Estate Search and Sale description: Selling a house with IRS, HOA, judgment or contractor liens in Maryland, DC or Virginia. We coordinate payoffs through closing. 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) # Selling a House With Liens in Silver Spring, Hyattsville, Washington DC and Fairfax Liens don't have to stop a sale, but they do need to be resolved at or before closing. Real Estate Search and Sale, LLC helps owners sell homes with liens across Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia, West Virginia and Florida. [Call Our 24-Hour Desk: 202-630-5070](tel:+12026305070) ## Liens We Commonly See - Second mortgages and home equity lines of credit - IRS and state tax liens - HOA and condominium liens - Judgment liens - Mechanic's and contractor liens - Municipal liens, unpaid property taxes and water bills ## How We Help 1. **Identifying what's recorded.** We work with a title company to find every lien early, before surprises at closing. 2. **Ordering payoffs.** We request payoff statements and track their deadlines. 3. **Facilitating releases.** We communicate and follow up with each lienholder, title and your attorney so releases are ready for closing. Negotiation of any reduction remains with you or your representative. 4. **Selling the home.** Traditional listing, private sale or competing cash offers, depending on your goals. 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 I sell a house with a tax lien?** Often, yes. Tax and other liens are typically paid from the sale proceeds at closing, or released as agreed with the lienholder. **What if the liens add up to more than the sale price?** A short sale or lienholder approvals may be needed. Approval isn't guaranteed, and negotiation remains with you or your representative. **How do I find out what liens are recorded?** We work with a title company to search the property records early. **Do you give legal or tax advice?** No. Please consult an attorney or tax professional. **Can I get references?** Yes. We provide a list of client and professional references on request. ### Related Services - [Short Sales and Options for Homeowners Facing Foreclosure](https://real-estate-search-and-sale.com/short-sale-expert-distressed-property?hsLang=en) - [Underwater Mortgage Home Sales](https://real-estate-search-and-sale.com/underwater-mortgage-home-sales?hsLang=en) - [Selling a Home During Bankruptcy](https://real-estate-search-and-sale.com/selling-home-during-bankruptcy?hsLang=en) ## Places Nearby We work with clients in communities near places like these: - **Downtown Silver Spring MD**: the AFI Silver Theatre and Ellsworth Drive - **Hyattsville MD**: the Gateway Arts District along Route 1 - **Brookland, Washington DC**: the Monroe Street Market arts walk and the Metropolitan Branch Trail - **Old Town Fairfax VA**: historic Main Street, near George Mason University ### Request a Confidential Consultation [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 service providers: title companies, attorneys, cleanout crews, contractors, painters, cleaners, stagers, locksmiths, movers, storage 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](tel:+12026305070), any time, day or night. [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" : "Often, yes. 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