Sell your house fast in Montgomery County.
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A cash offer or listing with an agent. We show you the math for your Montgomery County home, you choose.
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Montgomery County at a glance
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$636,639Median sale price, last 3 months
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About 41 daysTypical time to sell
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$1.1521 per $100 in many areasReal property tax rate (varies by area)
Sources: Redfin, Montgomery County Department of Finance. Figures change; we'll use current numbers for your home.
The math for a Montgomery County home
Example: a $635,000 home
| Offer | $520,000 |
|---|---|
| Repairs | $0 |
| Commissions | $0 |
| Closing costs | $0 |
| You walk away with | $520,000 |
| In 7 to 14 days | |
| Sale price | $635,000 |
|---|---|
| Repairs | about $19,000 |
| Commissions | about $34,900 |
| Closing and holding | about $15,000 |
| You walk away with | about $566,100 |
| In 60 to 90 days | |
Example only. Your numbers depend on your home and market.
Prefer to list? Local agents homeowners rate highly
Listing often nets the most. These Montgomery County agents have a perfect 5.0 on Google. Contact them directly.
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Darin Rich
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Kevin Grolig
How we choose: Individual licensed agents found in our Google Maps searches for this area with a 5.0 Google rating and at least 20 Google reviews, license confirmed active with the Maryland Real Estate Commission. Agents whose license office is in this area come first, then most reviews first. Teams and companies excluded. Ratings checked October 3, 2026; licenses checked with Maryland Real Estate Commission. We're not affiliated with these agents and receive nothing for listing them. Are you one of these agents? Update or remove your listing.
What Montgomery County sellers
should know
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Plan for county transfer and recordation tax
Montgomery County says its transfer tax is typically 1% of the selling price, and county recordation tax starts at $8.90 per $1,000, with higher tiers on larger amounts since October 2023. An $890 exemption may be available for owner-occupied homes, and state charges are separate. Who pays what is set by your contract, so ask your settlement company for the figures early.
Source: Montgomery County MC311, Rates for the County Transfer Tax Fee
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Historic sites need a permit for outside changes
If your home is on the county's Master Plan for Historic Preservation, on its own or inside a historic district, exterior work needs a Historic Area Work Permit approved by the Historic Preservation Commission. That covers things sellers often do before listing, like replacing windows, installing siding or painting masonry, so build the review time into your plans.
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Older rentals here are rent-stabilized
County-licensed rental units at least 23 years old are rent-stabilized, with a 5.2% maximum increase from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Units in Gaithersburg, Rockville, Takoma Park, Barnesville and Laytonsville are not covered. If you are selling a rented home, investors will weigh that cap in what they offer.
How selling works
in Maryland
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Behind on payments? In Maryland, your lender must send a notice of intent to foreclose at least 45 days before filing, and owner-occupants can ask for foreclosure mediation. There is often more time than it feels like.
Montgomery County
neighborhoods
- Bethesda
- Silver Spring
- Rockville
- Gaithersburg
- Germantown
- Wheaton
- Olney
- Takoma Park
Also nearby: Washington DC Prince George's County Howard County Fairfax County Frederick Gaithersburg Loudoun County Rockville
Selling because of a specific situation?
Guides for sellers in Montgomery County
- How to sell a house fast
- Seller closing costs in Maryland
- What a Maryland home seller must disclose
- Selling a DMV house when you live out of state
- Should I sell my house before buying another?
- Selling an older house with outdated wiring
- Selling a pre-1978 house with lead paint
- Selling a house that needs a new roof
Frequently asked questions
How fast can you close in Montgomery County?
When a cash sale is the right fit, we can close in as little as 7 days, or on the date you choose. Listing with an agent usually takes longer: Montgomery County homes have recently sold in about 41 days, plus time to close.
What is the property tax in Montgomery County?
It's a combined county and state rate, and it depends on where the home is. For the 2026 levy year, many areas pay $1.1521 per $100 of assessed value, and some towns and special districts pay more. If you live in the home, the Homestead credit limits taxable assessment increases to 10% a year, and owners 65 or older can ask the county about its senior property tax credit.
What taxes come up when I sell in Montgomery County?
The county's transfer tax is typically 1% of the selling price, and the county also charges a recordation tax when the deed is recorded: $8.90 per $1,000 up to $500,000, with higher tiered rates above that. State taxes are separate. Ask your settlement company how they will be split, so the numbers you compare are real.
Who are you?
We are real estate investors based in Baltimore, helping homeowners since 2016. We buy houses directly for cash. We are not a licensed real estate brokerage and do not list homes ourselves; if listing could get you more, we show you the math so you can choose.