Most “we buy houses” companies can offer you one thing — a cash offer, almost certainly below market. As a licensed agent with 20 years of experience, I walk you through every option and tell you honestly which one serves you best.
Close in as few as 7 days. No showings, no repairs, no contingencies. Your home goes in front of thousands of investors simultaneously — they compete, you get a real number, not a single lowball.
List on the open market as-is — no repairs, no staging. In competitive markets, as-is listings attract multiple offers and often produce more than a single cash offer.
Light cleanup, priced right, sold fast — without a full renovation. Faster than traditional, higher than a deep-discount cash offer.
Own your home free and clear? Carry the note and collect monthly payments instead of a lump sum. Often achieves a higher total price over time.
Rent now, sell later. Lock in a future sale price today while collecting rent in the meantime.
Free 20-minute call with Dan. Every option on the table. No pressure, no pitch.
20+ years across Virginia, Maryland, DC and beyond. No situation I haven't seen. No judgment attached to any of them.
We can close in days — fast enough to stop the clock and protect your credit.
We handle the transaction so you can focus on what matters.
Bought as-is — full of belongings, no cleanout required.
You don't have to fix a thing. Buyers who want it exactly as it is.
Resolved at closing from your proceeds. We've navigated all of it.
Close on your timeline. Remote signing available.
Sell with tenants in place or vacant. Clean exit.
No judgment. Just options and a clear path forward.
When someone dies owning real property in Montgomery County, the estate typically passes through the Maryland probate process. The Register of Wills for Montgomery County is located at 50 Maryland Avenue in Rockville — phone (240) 777-9690. Probate is required unless the property was held in a living trust, had a joint owner with right of survivorship, or passed via a life estate deed.
For small estates (under $50,000 in personal property, no real property), Maryland offers a simplified process. For larger estates, the Personal Representative — formerly called the executor — must file an inventory, pay outstanding debts, notify creditors, and obtain court approval before distributing assets including real estate. This process typically takes 6 to 12 months in Maryland, though contested estates can run much longer.
You can list a property for sale during probate, but you generally need court approval to actually close unless the will grants the Personal Representative independent authority. We're experienced in working with estates and their attorneys to structure closings that satisfy the court's requirements.
Montgomery County property taxes are among the highest in Maryland. An inherited home sitting vacant while probate runs its course accumulates taxes, insurance, utilities, and maintenance costs every month. Older homes in areas like Kensington, Wheaton, or Layhill that haven't been updated in decades may also have deferred maintenance that shows up as soon as inspectors walk through.
Many heirs find that holding the property through a traditional listing, making repairs, and navigating probate approval adds months to a process they'd rather resolve quickly. We buy homes in any condition, cover normal closing costs, and work with your probate attorney directly to make the transaction as smooth as possible.
When a Montgomery County property is inherited by multiple siblings or relatives, disagreements about what to do are common. One wants to sell fast, another wants to fix it up first, a third isn't sure. We can present a single cash offer that gives everyone a concrete number to evaluate — often the clearest way to reach a decision everyone can live with.
Call or fill out the form. 2 minutes. No commitment, no judgment. Dan personally handles every inquiry.
Dan walks you through every realistic path with honest numbers on each one. No pressure, no pitch.
Fast as 7 days or as long as 90. Your timeline, your call.
“Dan explained every option clearly. We did a wholetail and netted $40K more than the cash offer we got elsewhere.”
“Inherited my dad's house and had no idea what to do. Dan walked me through everything with zero pressure. Closed in 3 weeks.”
“Facing foreclosure and thought I had no options. Dan helped me sell fast and kept my credit intact. Called on a Tuesday, closed in 18 days.”
Based on Google reviews · Dan White, Pearson Smith Realty
No judgment. No obligation. No pressure. Just an honest conversation with someone who has been through it all — across Virginia, Maryland, DC, West Virginia, Delaware, and Pennsylvania.