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Agents affiliated with Real Estate Search and Sale, all trained by Carolyn, support each sale by showing properties and holding open houses, so even complex short sale and distressed property sales get full attention. With over 20 years of short sale experience, Carolyn has worked with borrowers, attorneys, and mortgage servicers, navigating property sales involving legal complications, title issues, and distressed conditions. Some of these transactions involved coordination with mortgage servicers and financial institutions directly, while others arose through working with their customers. ### Transactions We’ve Successfully Closed: - Properties with multiple mortgages, IRS, HOA, municipal, and private liens - Sales coordinated with bankruptcy attorneys and trustees - Reverse mortgages with FHA documentation and payoff clearance - Out-of-state sellers, heirs, estate representatives, and POAs - Severe hoarding, vacant, or unsafe property conditions - Rockville, Bethesda, Potomac, Silver Spring, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Frederick, McLean, Washington DC, Montgomery and Prince Georges, Howard, Baltimore Counties. ### What We Bring to Every Transaction: - Relentless follow-through – we stay engaged until the job is done - Clear and calming communication to keep borrowers focused - Coordination with lien holders, title companies, and attorneys - Strategic marketing: virtual tours, staging, floor plans, and investor outreach ### Loan Servicers on Sales We've Worked On: Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, CitiMortgage, PNC Mortgage, Truist, U.S. Bank, Caliber Home Loans, Shellpoint, SPS, Select Loan Servicing, Freedom Mortgage, NewRez, Lincoln Mortgage, Ocwen/PHH, Mr. Cooper We have worked on sales involving loans serviced by these institutions while representing their borrowers. Names and logos belong to their owners and don't imply endorsement. ### Working With Us You'll work with Carolyn Thompson directly, supported by agents affiliated with our brokerage, with written updates and follow-through from the first call to closing. ## Frequently Asked Questions **What is a short sale?** A sale where the lender agrees to accept less than the full loan payoff. It requires lender approval and isn't guaranteed. **What is your role in a short sale?** We facilitate the process: gathering documents, ordering payoffs, and communicating and following up with every lienholder through closing. Negotiation of terms remains with you or your representative. **Can you help if I'm facing foreclosure?** We may have solutions that can help, such as a fast home sale or a short sale with lender approval. A short sale is not a fast solution, so the earlier you call, the more options you may have. For loan modifications or repayment plans, contact your servicer or a HUD-approved housing counselor. **Do you give legal or tax advice?** No. Please consult an attorney and a tax professional about your situation. **Can I get references?** Yes. We provide a list of client and professional references on request. ### Related Services - [Pre-Foreclosure Options](https://real-estate-search-and-sale.com/pre-foreclosure-options?hsLang=en) - [Underwater Mortgage Home Sales](https://real-estate-search-and-sale.com/underwater-mortgage-home-sales?hsLang=en) - [Selling a House With Liens](https://real-estate-search-and-sale.com/sell-house-with-liens?hsLang=en) ### Contact Real Estate Search and Sale, LLC Broker/Owner: Carolyn Thompson 24-Hour Appointment Desk: [202-630-5070](tel:+12026305070) 1300 Piccard Drive, Suite 204, Rockville, MD 20850 800 Park Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24060 ### Helpful Links [VA: Help If You Have Trouble Making Payments](https://www.va.gov/housing-assistance/home-loans/trouble-making-payments/) [HUD: Avoiding Foreclosure (FHA Loans)](https://www.hud.gov/helping-americans/avoiding-foreclosure) [Fannie Mae Home Retention | Mortgage Forbearance |Mortgage Reinstatement | Mortgage Repayment](https://singlefamily.fanniemae.com/servicing/loss-mitigation) ## Places Nearby We work with clients in communities near places like these: - **Rockville Town Square, Rockville MD**: the plaza, library and restaurants beside the Rockville Metro - **Downtown Silver Spring MD**: the AFI Silver Theatre and Ellsworth Drive - **Capitol Hill, Washington DC**: Eastern Market and Lincoln Park - **Woodbridge VA**: Potomac Mills and Leesylvania State Park ![Mr Cooper Home Loans](https://real-estate-search-and-sale.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mr%20Cooper%20Home%20Loans.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&name=Mr%20Cooper%20Home%20Loans.jpg) ![Wells Fargo Home Mortgage](https://real-estate-search-and-sale.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Wells%20Fargo%20Home%20Mortgage.jpg?width=402&height=172&name=Wells%20Fargo%20Home%20Mortgage.jpg) ![Citimortgage Foreclosure](https://real-estate-search-and-sale.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Citimortgage%20Foreclosure.jpg?width=600&height=193&name=Citimortgage%20Foreclosure.jpg) ![Chase Bank](https://real-estate-search-and-sale.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Chase%20Bank.jpg?width=207&height=71&name=Chase%20Bank.jpg) ![Bank of America](https://real-estate-search-and-sale.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bank%20of%20America.jpg?width=847&height=149&name=Bank%20of%20America.jpg) ![Reverse Mortgage Servicing](https://real-estate-search-and-sale.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Reverse%20Mortgage%20Servicing.jpg?width=156&height=51&name=Reverse%20Mortgage%20Servicing.jpg) ## 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, contractors, painters, cleaners, stagers, locksmiths, movers, storage, title companies, attorneys and mobile notaries. One point of contact coordinates the work, and 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. ## Recent posts Short sale and foreclosure insights [![Preparing Your Home for Professional Photography When Selling in MD](https://real-estate-search-and-sale.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Preparing%20your%20home%20for%20professional%20photography%20when%20selling%20in%20MD.png?height=200&name=Preparing%20your%20home%20for%20professional%20photography%20when%20selling%20in%20MD.png)](https://real-estate-search-and-sale.com/blog/preparing-your-home-for-professional-photography-when-selling-in-maryland-washington-dc-virginia-west-virginia-and-florida?hsLang=en) [Real Estate Search and Sale Rockville Maryland](https://real-estate-search-and-sale.com/blog/tag/real-estate-search-and-sale-rockville-maryland?hsLang=en), [Preparing Luxury Homes for Sale](https://real-estate-search-and-sale.com/blog/tag/preparing-luxury-homes-for-sale?hsLang=en), [luxury homes sale](https://real-estate-search-and-sale.com/blog/tag/luxury-homes-sale?hsLang=en), [Selling luxury home](https://real-estate-search-and-sale.com/blog/tag/selling-luxury-home?hsLang=en) ## [Preparing Your Home for Professional Photography When Selling in MD](https://real-estate-search-and-sale.com/blog/preparing-your-home-for-professional-photography-when-selling-in-maryland-washington-dc-virginia-west-virginia-and-florida?hsLang=en) ![Picture of Carolyn Thompson, Broker](https://real-estate-search-and-sale.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CAROLYN%20THOMPSON%20%20Realtor.png?width=50&name=CAROLYN%20THOMPSON%20%20Realtor.png) [Carolyn Thompson, Broker](https://real-estate-search-and-sale.com/blog/author/carolyn-thompson-broker?hsLang=en) Apr 28, 2026, 3:52:47 AM In today’s market, your home is introduced long before a showing is scheduled. 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