Tenant-Occupied and Vacant Property Sales in Gaithersburg, Germantown, Washington DC and Arlington

Tenant-Occupied Homes

Selling to investors with the lease in place
Scheduling showings with proper notice and respect for tenants
Reviewing leases and deposits so buyers know what transfers
Coordinating with your attorney on any notice or tenant questions

Tenants have rights under state and local law, which vary by jurisdiction. We don't advise on evictions or tenant disputes; please consult an attorney.

Vacant Properties

Cleanout, repairs and staging with independent providers you choose, or an as-is sale
Showings by appointment with lockbox access
Remote closing for owners who live away

We sell vacant homes but don't manage them. The owner remains responsible for upkeep, utilities and insurance while the home is listed; check with your insurance agent about vacancy coverage.

If you'd rather keep a tenant-occupied home as a rental, ask about our rental property management.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do Tenant-Occupied and Vacant Property Sales differ?
A tenant-occupied home sells with the lease in place, so showings follow Maryland's notice rules and the buyer takes over the lease; a vacant home can be shown freely but needs attention to security, utilities and insurance. Tenant-Occupied and Vacant Property Sales from Real Estate Search and Sale, LLC include a plan for either situation. Please confirm lease and notice questions with a landlord-tenant attorney.

Can I sell while a tenant still lives there?
Yes. Many investors buy with the lease in place. Showings follow proper notice.

Do tenants have to move out before closing?
That depends on the lease and on state and local law. Please consult an attorney.

Do you manage vacant homes while they're for sale?
No. We sell vacant homes, but the owner remains responsible for upkeep, utilities and insurance.

Do you offer rental property management?
Yes, if you'd rather keep a tenant-occupied home as a rental.

Can I get references?
Yes. We provide a list of client and professional references on request.

Related Services

Places Nearby

These are a sampling of the many communities Real Estate Search and Sale, LLC serves.

Kentlands, Gaithersburg MD: a walkable neighborhood centered on Kentlands Market Square
Germantown MD: the BlackRock Center for the Arts
Navy Yard and Capitol Riverfront, Washington DC: the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail and Nationals Park
Clarendon and Ballston, Arlington VA: restaurants and shops along the Orange and Silver Line corridor

This is only a sampling; we serve many more communities throughout Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia, West Virginia and Florida.

Help Locating Independent Service Providers

Need help finding property managers, cleanout crews, contractors, painters, cleaners, landscapers, locksmiths, movers, storage, title companies and mobile notaries? 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, any time, day or night.

Wire fraud alert

Criminals target real estate transactions with emails and texts that appear to come from agents, title companies and lenders. Real Estate Search and Sale, LLC never sends wiring instructions by email or text. Before you wire any money, call your title company or settlement attorney at a phone number you have verified independently, never one taken from an email or text, to confirm the instructions. If you suspect fraud, contact your bank and the title company right away.