Maryland · We buy houses
We Buy Houses in Maryland
Sell your Maryland house with Prominent Cash Offer. No hassle, no waiting, no commissions, no closing costs. Your trusted home buyer for any property, in any condition. We've bought houses for 10 years, nationwide.
Start with the address of your Maryland house.
- No fees or commissions
- We pay closing costs
- Any condition
- Your closing date

About Maryland
Selling a house in Maryland
Annapolis is Maryland's capital, and Baltimore is its largest city, with much of the population in the Baltimore and Washington, D.C. suburbs. The state's economy leans on federal agencies and contractors, biotech, healthcare anchored by Johns Hopkins, the Port of Baltimore, and the Chesapeake Bay.
Maryland is home to about 6,263,220 people across 24 counties. We buy houses in every one of them, from Montgomery County, Prince George's County, Baltimore County, and Anne Arundel County to the smallest rural counties, and in cities like Baltimore, Frederick, Gaithersburg, Rockville, Bowie, and Hagerstown.
Its economy runs on federal government and contracting, biotech and life sciences, healthcare, defense and aerospace, port and logistics and financial services. Major employers include Johns Hopkins Medicine, Lockheed Martin, Marriott International, Constellation Energy, T. Rowe Price, and McCormick & Company, and the state is home to Johns Hopkins University, University of Maryland, College Park, and United States Naval Academy. Visitors know it for Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine, Antietam National Battlefield, Assateague Island National Seashore, and National Aquarium.
About 51% of homes in Maryland were built before 1980, and 32% of households rent. Older houses often need work a listing would expect you to fix first; we buy them as-is, with no repairs or cleaning. Rentals sell with tenants in place, and we pay the closing costs.
Selling a house in Maryland closes through a title company, which records the deed with the county and settles any liens or back taxes from the sale. Official information is on the state's portal, Maryland.gov, and property tax questions go to the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation.
Sources: Maryland — Census Bureau profile · Maryland.gov · Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation
On the map
Every county in Maryland
Choose a county on the map to go to its page, or pick one from the lists below.
Largest cities in Maryland
- Baltimore568,271
- Frederick89,537
- Gaithersburg70,686
- Rockville68,417
- Bowie58,421
- Hagerstown43,909
- Annapolis40,689
- College Park34,667
- Salisbury33,616
- Laurel30,238
- Greenbelt24,843
- Hyattsville21,052
- Westminster20,662
- Cumberland18,643
- Aberdeen18,451
- Takoma Park17,856
- Easton17,381
- Elkton15,977
- Havre de Grace15,222
- New Carrollton13,645
- Cambridge13,262
- La Plata11,374
- Bel Air10,395
- Mount Airy9,914
Counties in Maryland
- Allegany County
- Anne Arundel County
- Baltimore city
- Baltimore County
- Calvert County
- Caroline County
- Carroll County
- Cecil County
- Charles County
- Dorchester County
- Frederick County
- Garrett County
- Harford County
- Howard County
- Kent County
- Montgomery County
- Prince George's County
- Queen Anne's County
- Somerset County
- St. Mary's County
- Talbot County
- Washington County
- Wicomico County
- Worcester County
Sell direct
Sell your Maryland house without a real estate agent
Selling your Maryland house without an agent means no listing photos, no open houses and no buyer financing to fall through.
No fees or commissions
Sell your Maryland house with no agent commission and no fees from us, and we pay the closing costs.
No repairs or cleaning
Sell your Maryland house exactly as it is. Don't fix, paint, clean, or clear out a thing.
Certainty
We pay cash for Maryland houses, so there's no buyer's mortgage to wait on or fall through.
Speed
Skip the listing, the showings, and the wait for a buyer's loan when you sell your Maryland house.
Avoid the agent search
No interviewing agents and no listing appointments: you sell your Maryland house directly to the buyer.
No binding listing contract
Nothing locks your Maryland house into a listing for months. Review the offer; you're under no obligation to accept it.
Flexibility
Close soon, or later if you need time to move. The closing date for your Maryland house is yours.
Skip the paperwork and uncertainty
We handle the paperwork for your Maryland house with the title company, from offer to closing.
A simplified process
Share the address of your Maryland house, get a cash offer, pick a closing date. That's the whole process.
Seller stories
Every property has a story behind it.
Seller story · Probate · Sold as-is
This was without a doubt the best experience I could have hoped for as a first time home seller!
Seller story · Sold as-is
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John Osterloh Seller story
Rated 5 out of 5
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Mark Erpelding Seller story
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[Prominent Cash Offer] made it easy as possible the whole time as [they] looked out for my concerns with CARE always!!!
Mark Benson Seller story
Rated 5 out of 5
All I had to do was show up at the closing and collect a check.
Dec Barry Seller story
Rated 5 out of 5
…[Prominent Cash Offer] is the best real estate investor I have ever worked with…
Mackonnen HidruSaint Paul
Seller story · Previous offer fell through
Rated 5 out of 5
We had a previous offer with another investor that fell through, on short notice they were able to come in and close in 2 weeks!
Nick LaRosaTampa, FL Seller story · Numbers held at closing
Rated 5 out of 5
I was pleasantly surprised at closing that the numbers didn’t change, something that I have heard is not always the case with some other companies.
Steven Evanson Seller story · Chose the closing date
Rated 5 out of 5
Awesome experience working with [Prominent Cash Offer] – the sale of our home couldn’t have been more pleasant and straightforward.
Shelby and Ben HuhnerSaint Paul, MN Seller story
Rated 5 out of 5
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Cindy CornettAustin, TX Seller story
Rated 5 out of 5
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Dec Barry Seller story · Two properties
Rated 5 out of 5
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Any condition · Any situation
Sell your house in Maryland, whatever the situation.
Every sale in Maryland starts somewhere different: an inheritance, a missed payment, a rental you're done managing. Choose yours.
- Sell a House Facing Foreclosure in MarylandBehind on payments? A quick cash sale can let you sell on your terms before the sale date.Learn more
- Sell an Inherited House in MarylandInherited a house you don't plan to keep? Sell it as it is, with no clean-out and no repairs.Learn more
- Sell a House in Probate in MarylandSelling through an estate? We work with the personal representative and the court's timeline.Learn more
- Sell a Tax Delinquent House in MarylandBehind on property taxes? The amount owed and the county's deadlines matter more than anything else.Learn more
- Sell a House As-Is in MarylandMajor repairs, damage, or years of deferred upkeep: we buy it as-is.Learn more
- Sell a House With Tenants in MarylandTired of being a landlord? Sell the rental as it is, tenants and all.Learn more
- Sell a Vacant House in MarylandAn empty house keeps costing money while it waits.Learn more
- Sell a House During a Divorce in MarylandSell quickly, with one cash offer both owners can review, and move on.Learn more
- Sell a House With Liens or Back Taxes in MarylandBehind on property taxes? What's owed can be paid from the sale at closing.Learn more
- Sell a Fire-Damaged House in MarylandAfter a fire, safety and the insurance file come first.Learn more
What we buy
Every kind of property in Maryland.
- We buy Maryland housesSingle-family homes in any condition: outdated, damaged, vacant or occupied.Sell your Maryland house
- We buy Maryland apartment buildingsDuplexes to apartment complexes, tenants in place, underwritten on the rent roll as it is.Sell your Maryland apartment building
- We buy Maryland commercial propertiesRetail, office and mixed-use, vacant or leased.Sell your Maryland commercial property
- We buy Maryland self-storage facilitiesDrive-up and climate-controlled storage units, customers in place, underwritten on the rent roll as it is.Sell your Maryland self-storage facility
- We buy Maryland land and lotsVacant parcels, with or without access, utilities or zoning.Sell your Maryland land
- We buy Maryland mobile homesOn owned land or a leased lot, titled either way.Sell your Maryland mobile home
Maryland housing, by the numbers
We buy houses for cash in Maryland
Older homes, rentals, and empty houses: whatever Maryland house you're selling, you can sell it as it is.
- 51%of homes were built before 1980 in Maryland
Older Maryland house that needs updating, repairs, or a new roof? We buy it as-is.
Sell as-is - 32%of occupied homes are rented in Maryland
Tired landlord? Sell your Maryland rental with the tenants in place.
Sell with tenants - 8%of housing units were vacant in Maryland
An empty Maryland house still costs taxes, insurance, and upkeep. We buy vacant Maryland houses.
Sell a vacant house
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Figures are estimates with margins of error.
The real cost of listing
What listing your Maryland house really costs you.
The asking price isn't what you take home. On a typical sale, around 10–12% of the price goes to commissions, closing costs and concessions, before repairs and the months of waiting.
Listing with an agent
10–12%of the sale price, typically
- Listing agent's commission
- ~3%
- Buyer's agent's commission
- ~3%
- Closing costs
- 3–5%
- Seller concessions
- Up to 3%
- Repairs and preparation
- Paid by you, before you list
- Time to close
- Around 90 days
- Showings and open houses
- On buyers' schedules
- Buyer financing
- Can fall through
Selling to Prominent
0%taken out of your price
- Listing agent's commission
- 0%
- Buyer's agent's commission
- 0%
- Closing costs
- We pay them
- Seller concessions
- None
- Repairs and preparation
- None. We buy as-is
- Time to close
- The date you choose
- Showings and open houses
- None
- Buyer financing
- Cash. Nothing to fall through
Typical figures. Actual costs vary by market and agreement. See the full comparison
Selling in Maryland
Selling your Maryland house to Prominent Cash Offer vs. listing it with a real estate agent
| What changes | Prominent Cash Offer | Listing with an agent |
|---|---|---|
| Commissions | None | Agent commissions, usually a percentage of the sale price |
| Fees and closing costs | None. We pay the closing costs | Your share of closing costs, plus any fees in the listing agreement |
| Repairs | None. We buy as-is | Often expected before listing, or after the buyer's inspection |
| Cleaning and clearing out | Leave what you don't want | Cleaned, cleared, and staged for showings |
| Showings | None | Showings and open houses on buyers' schedules |
| Financing | Cash, with no loan to fall through | Most buyers need a mortgage, and approvals can fall through |
| Closing date | You choose it | Negotiated with the buyer and their lender |
| Time to sell | Fast, on your schedule | Time on the market, then the buyer's closing process |
If the house is move-in ready and you have months to wait, listing may net more. If it needs work, or time matters, a direct sale often comes out closer than the asking price suggests. Compare the net, not the headline. Compare in detail
Selling options
More than one way to sell in Maryland.
Cash offers are Prominent's primary service. Other arrangements are considered case by case, and not every property, seller or state qualifies.
- Get a cash offerA written cash offer, no fees or commissions, closing costs paid, and a closing date you choose.We buy houses in Maryland
- Explore a structured saleWhere it can be done properly, a structured retail sale such as a novation may aim for a higher price over a longer timeline. Not guaranteed.How a novation works
- Explore flexible termsSeller financing, cash plus payments, or a lease option, where the property and the rules allow it.Seller financing
Seller financing in Maryland · Cash plus terms in Maryland · Novation in Maryland · Subject-to in Maryland · Lease option in Maryland · Creative financing in Maryland
Designed around you
Sell your Maryland house fast: a process designed for your convenience
You don't fix, clean or empty your Maryland house before selling it to us. The title company settles any liens or back taxes at closing, we pay the closing costs, and there are no fees or commissions. You choose when to close.
- We handleSo you don't have to
- RepairsNone needed. We buy as-is.
- CleaningLeave it as it is.
- Clearing outLeave behind what you don't want.
- Liens and back taxesSettled at closing, through the title company.
- Closing costsWe pay them.
- PaperworkHandled with the title company.
- Closing dateYou choose it.
Why sellers choose us
Why sellers choose a cash home buyer in Maryland
Simple selling process
One conversation, one written cash offer for your Maryland house, one closing date you choose. No showings, no open houses, no back-and-forth with buyers.
Sell fast for cash
We pay cash for Maryland houses, so there's no lender, no loan appraisal, and no financing contingency. You can close as soon as the title work is done.
Flexible selling time
Need to close soon? We can. Need a few weeks to move out of your Maryland house? Pick a later date. The timeline works around you.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about selling your Maryland house
Share the address of your Maryland house and ask us anything about the sale. There's no obligation.
Get your cash offerDo you buy houses everywhere in Maryland?
Yes, in all 24 counties, from Montgomery County, Prince George's County, Baltimore County, Anne Arundel County, and Baltimore city to the smallest rural counties, and in 156 cities and towns.
How do I sell my Maryland house to Prominent Cash Offer?
Prominent Cash Offer is a cash home buyer: we buy houses for cash, as they are. Share the address and a little about the house. If it's a fit, we make you a fair cash offer in writing. If you accept, you choose the closing date and we handle the paperwork with the title company.
Do I need to make repairs or clean before I sell?
No. We buy houses in Maryland as they are, in any condition: needing major repairs, damaged, or simply outdated. Leave behind anything you don't want.
Do I have to accept your offer?
No. The offer is in writing, and you're under no obligation to accept it.
Can I sell if there are liens or back taxes?
Yes. Liens and back taxes are usually paid from the sale proceeds at closing, through the title company.
Can I sell my Maryland house if I'm behind on property taxes?
Yes. Back taxes are paid from the sale proceeds at closing. Questions about a tax bill itself go to the county or to the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation.
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Maryland
Sell your Maryland house for cash, as-is.
- No fees
- No commissions
- No closing costs
- Any condition
- You choose the closing date
Get your cash offer
Start with the address of your Maryland house.
No obligation. You choose the closing date.

