Sell your house fast in Washington DC.
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A cash offer or listing with an agent. We show you the math for your Washington DC home, you choose.
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Washington DC at a glance
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$684,297Median sale price, last 3 months
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About 57 daysTypical time to sell
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$0.85 per $100Residential property tax rate
Sources: Redfin, DC Office of Tax and Revenue. Figures change; we'll use current numbers for your home.
The math for a Washington DC home
Example: a $685,000 home
| Offer | $560,000 |
|---|---|
| Repairs | $0 |
| Commissions | $0 |
| Closing costs | $0 |
| You walk away with | $560,000 |
| In 7 to 14 days | |
| Sale price | $685,000 |
|---|---|
| Repairs | about $21,000 |
| Commissions | about $37,700 |
| Closing and holding | about $16,000 |
| You walk away with | about $610,300 |
| 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 Washington DC agents have a perfect 5.0 on Google. Contact them directly.
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Mikel Iraola
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Stephen Gabauer
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Marc Dosik
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 District of Columbia Real Estate Commission (its records in ARELLO, the licensing boards' national database). Most reviews first. Teams and companies excluded. Ratings checked October 3, 2026; licenses checked with DC 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 Washington DC sellers
should know
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Sellers pay DC's deed transfer tax
DC places its deed transfer tax on the seller: 1.1% of the price when the deed is recorded, plus 0.35% more on residential sales of $400,000 or above. Build this into your net proceeds estimate, and ask a tax professional or your settlement company how it applies to your sale.
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Tell tenants about an offer under TOPA
Most single-family homes have been exempt from DC's Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act since July 3, 2018, unless an elderly or disabled tenant lives there. Even an exempt owner must notify tenants within three calendar days of receiving an offer of sale, so a rented home needs extra steps before closing.
Source: DC Department of Housing and Community Development, TOPA
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FEMA maps miss most DC stormwater flooding
DOEE says FEMA floodplain maps show only flooding along coastlines, rivers and streams, while stormwater flooding is the most persistent kind across much of the District. Its DC Flood Risk Tool maps risk citywide. Bloomingdale, LeDroit Park and Cleveland Park have all flooded this way.
Source: DC Department of Energy and Environment, Integrated Flood Model
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Cancel the homestead deduction within 30 days
The Homestead Deduction cut a home's taxable value by $91,950 for tax year 2026. If the home stops qualifying, for example because you no longer live there, the Office of Tax and Revenue expects a cancellation request within 30 days, or it may bill back taxes with interest and penalties.
Source: DC Office of Tax and Revenue, Real Property Tax Reliefs, Credits, and Deductions
How selling works
in DC
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Behind on payments? In DC, a lender has to send a notice of default and offer the option of foreclosure mediation before a foreclosure sale can go ahead. There is often more time than it feels like.
Washington DC
neighborhoods
- Capitol Hill
- Georgetown
- Cleveland Park
- Mount Pleasant
- Dupont Circle
- Bloomingdale
- LeDroit Park
- Anacostia
Also nearby: Arlington Alexandria Montgomery County Prince George's County
Guides for sellers in Washington DC
Frequently asked questions
How fast can you close in Washington, DC?
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: DC homes have recently sold in about 57 days, plus time to close.
What is the property tax in Washington, DC?
DC taxes most homes at $0.85 per $100 of assessed value. If you live in the home, the Homestead Deduction takes $91,950 off the assessed value for tax year 2026, and owners 65 or older or disabled who meet the income limit can have their tax cut by 50%. If the home stops qualifying, the Office of Tax and Revenue must be told within 30 days.
What taxes come up when I sell in DC?
DC charges a deed transfer tax to the seller: 1.1% of the price, or 1.45% for a home that sells for $400,000 or more. With DC's median sale price around $684,000, many sellers pay the 1.45% rate. It comes out of the sale either way, so it belongs in both numbers you compare.
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.