What we do
We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
You don't always need to evict to sell to us. We buy houses with tenants in place — we've done it many times, including cash-for-keys when that works better for everyone.
Cash-for-keys is a move-out agreement that may work better for everyone. We can talk through whether it fits your house and tenancy.
Bring us the tenant problem
Is access difficult, does the house need repairs, or are you unsure what the lease means for a sale? Tell us what is happening. We can talk through the house, lease, occupancy, and handoff with you.
Call 888-274-5006.
What happens next
1. We discuss the house and tenancy
We talk through the lease, who lives in the house, its condition, access, repairs, and the handoff you have in mind.
2. You review the offer and terms
You get a written offer and written terms before you commit, and we close through a title company.
3. We work toward closing
Close as fast as 7 days when title and closing details allow.
No agent commissions when you sell to us. No fees. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including Maryland's state transfer tax, recordation tax and any applicable county transfer tax.
Howard County rental and code help
Howard County Inspections & Enforcement handles building and safety inspections, including rental-housing inspections. Planning and Zoning handles county code-enforcement concerns.
Howard County Inspections & Enforcement
For rental-housing inspections, call 410-313-1823.
Howard County Planning and Zoning: Code Enforcement
For zoning or subdivision concerns, call 410-313-2350.
Maryland leases, tenant purchase rights, and security deposits
Selling the house does not end the lease. The buyer steps into the landlord's place with the same rights under it, so the tenant does not have to move just because the house sells. Read Maryland Real Property § 8-101.
For a 1- to 3-unit rental, if a tenant named on the written lease has lived there at least six months, Maryland generally requires written notice of the tenant's right to make an offer before you offer the property to anyone else. The tenant has 30 days to make an offer, and you must accept if the tenant matches the terms in your notice. A later unsolicited third-party offer, or a price at least 10% below the lowest price previously offered to the tenant, can give the tenant 30 days to match that offer. Exceptions include transfers to family, court-ordered and foreclosure sales, and certain estate and trust transfers. Read Maryland Real Property § 8-119 or the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development's right-of-first-refusal guide.
Security deposits when the house sells
Pass each deposit to the buyer with an accounting that lists its amount and date, any interest-rate records, and the tenant's name and last known address. Maryland sets no separate deadline for that handoff, but you remain liable for any deposit you do not pass along.
A deposit must be returned with interest within 45 days after the tenancy ends. Read Maryland Real Property § 8-203.
Questions and contact
Compare a written offer with your own estimate of what you could keep after costs using the Elkridge home-sale net proceeds calculator. Call 888-274-5006 or use the form above to talk through the house and tenancy.
Questions about selling an Elkridge house with tenants
Can I sell my Elkridge house while tenants are still living there?
Yes. You don't always need to evict to sell to us. We buy houses with tenants in place — we've done it many times, including cash-for-keys when that works better for everyone. We can talk through the house and tenancy with you.
Does selling the house end the lease?
No. The buyer steps into the landlord's place with the same rights under the lease.
Does a Maryland tenant have a chance to buy the rental first?
For a 1- to 3-unit rental, a tenant named on the written lease who has lived there at least six months generally gets written notice and 30 days to make an offer before you offer the property to anyone else. You must accept if the tenant matches the terms in the notice. Later, an unsolicited third-party offer or a price at least 10% below the lowest price previously offered to the tenant can give the tenant 30 days to match. Exceptions include family transfers, court-ordered and foreclosure sales, and certain estate and trust transfers.
What happens to the security deposit when the house sells?
Pass the deposit to the buyer with an accounting of its amount and date, any interest-rate records, and the tenant's name and last known address. Maryland sets no separate deadline for that handoff, but you remain liable for any deposit you do not pass along. The deposit must be returned with interest within 45 days after the tenancy ends.
What our sellers say
“My renters skipped out in the middle of my rental property needed 20k in work sold it to these guys instead good people”
“managing a rental in akron from out of state is impossible. tenants left dog poop and garbage everywhere. they bought it without me even cleaning it. highly recommend.”
“15 years of landlording in alexandria and i hit my limit. these guys gave me a clean exit. no realtors, no staging.”
Talk through the tenant situation
Call 888-274-5006 or use the offer form above. Tell us what is happening with the lease, access, or repairs.