"We buy houses" companies in Washington, DC & Baltimore, rated

We found 124 companies that advertise “we buy houses” or “sell your house fast for cash” in the Washington, DC & Baltimore area. 57 have enough public reviews to score. Compare them on Google ratings and recent activity before you sign anything.

Data as of October 2026. How we rate buyers

124

cash home buyers in the Washington, DC & Baltimore area

30%

have zero Google reviews

Google reviews for the typical buyer

reviewed buyers with no new Google review in 12 months

Top-rated cash home buyers in Washington, DC & Baltimore

Ranked by CashBuyerRated Score. Companies can't pay to rank.

The Washington, DC & Baltimore cash-buyer market by the numbers

How Washington, DC & Baltimore compares with the other 35 metros we track, from the same public data as the ranking.

Washington, DC & Baltimore ranks 5th of the 36 metros we track by number of listed cash buyers: 124, against a median of 62.
The typical Washington, DC & Baltimore buyer has 3 Google reviews, below the 4-review median across all 36 metros.
23% of Washington, DC & Baltimore buyers received a new Google review in the last 90 days, below the 26% median across all 36 metros.
1 of the 124 Washington, DC & Baltimore listings is a franchise or national brand (1%), below the 2% median across all 36 metros.
MarketPro Homebuyers ranks first in Washington, DC & Baltimore with a score of 96, the 8th-highest top score of the 36 metros (median 95).

124

listed cash buyers (5th of 36 metros by count)

Google reviews for the typical buyer (median metro: 4)

18%

advertise a closing window (median metro: 18%)

23%

got a new Google review in 90 days (median metro: 26%)

19%

with a BBB profile we matched (median metro: 18%)

shared-phone groups under different brand names

franchise or national brand listed

top score in Washington, DC & Baltimore (MarketPro Homebuyers); median metro top score 95

What's different about selling for cash in the District of Columbia

State rules that apply to a cash sale in the District of Columbia, each with its source. This isn't legal advice; check the source before you rely on it.

Transfer tax
In the District of Columbia, the transfer tax on a ~$350,000 home is about 2.2% of the price, split between buyer and seller. Seller pays the 1.1% transfer tax and the buyer the 1.1% recordation tax (1.45% each at $400k and up).
Source: cfo.dc.govEstimate what you'd keep with the home sale calculator
Lis pendens (lawsuit notice on the title)
In the District of Columbia, a recorded notice that a lawsuit involves the property is called a notice of pendency of action (lis pendens), under D.C. Code § 42-1207. No fixed expiration.
Source: D.C. Code § 42-1207Lis pendens rules in every state
Agent commissions (national)
Nationally, buyer's-agent commissions averaged 2.42% in Q3 2025 per Redfin; the listing agent's fee is separate and negotiable.
Source: Redfin: agent commissions, Q3 2025

National buyers active in Washington, DC & Baltimore

Big national companies and marketplaces that say they buy homes in the Washington, DC & Baltimore area.

Other cash buyers in the Washington, DC & Baltimore area

Not enough public reviews to score yet. Fewer reviews doesn't mean a bad buyer, just less track record to check.

Schiff Home Buyers5★ · 4 Google reviews · schiffhomebuyers.com
Walter Penn Sr., Home Buyers Marketing II5★ · 4 Google reviews · No website listed
We Buy Houses For Cash Real Estate5★ · 4 Google reviews · webuyhousesforcash-realestate-maryland.base44.app
First American Homebuyers5★ · 3 Google reviews · Website not working
Houses For Cash Baltimore5★ · 3 Google reviews · housesforcashbaltimore.com
Max House Buyers5★ · 3 Google reviews · maxhousebuyers.com
Sell My House Fast Maryland5★ · 3 Google reviews · sellmyhousefastmaryland.com
Cash Home Buyers5★ · 2 Google reviews · Website not working
Convenient Home Buyers5★ · 2 Google reviews · Website not working
DMV Premier Properties: Sell Your Home Fast for Cash5★ · 2 Google reviews · buysellurhomes.com
House Buyer Of Virginia5★ · 2 Google reviews · Website not working
House Buyers DC5★ · 2 Google reviews · Website not working
House Buyers of Northern Virginia5★ · 2 Google reviews · housebuyersofnorthernvirginia.com
NBMT Home Buyers5★ · 2 Google reviews · Website not working
Option One Private Home Buyers1★ · 2 Google reviews · optiononemd.com
Potomac Home Buyers5★ · 2 Google reviews · potomachomebuyers.com
Referred Homebuyers5★ · 2 Google reviews · No website listed
Able Home Buyers5★ · 1 Google review · Website not working
Baltimore Cash Buyer5★ · 1 Google review · Website not working
Bay Rock Home Buyers5★ · 1 Google review · bayrockhomebuyers.com
Cash Offer Solid5★ · 1 Google review · cashoffersolid.com
DMV Homebuyer1★ · 1 Google review · Website not working
Duke We Buy Houses For Cash Maryland3★ · 1 Google review · No website listed
Keepsake Home Buyers5★ · 1 Google review · keepsakehomebuyers.com
Local Honest Homebuyers1★ · 1 Google review · lhhomebuyers.com
Marshall Home Buyers5★ · 1 Google review · marshallhomeoffers.com
Memorable Home Buyers5★ · 1 Google review · memorablehomebuyers.com
Sell My House Prince George's County Maryland4★ · 1 Google review · No website listed
Solution One Home Buyers5★ · 1 Google review · solutiononehomebuyers.com
We Buy Houses For Cash, Maryland5★ · 1 Google review · No website listed
Baltimore Metro Home BuyersNo Google reviews · No website listed
BCK HomebuyersNo Google reviews · Website not working
Blue Trust HousebuyersNo Google reviews · bluetrusthousebuyers.com
BNT Buys HousesNo Google reviews · bntbuyshouses.com
Briget buys housesNo Google reviews · No website listed
Capitol Home BuyersNo Google reviews · Website not working
CASH4HOUSES.COMNo Google reviews · Website not working
Clearway Home BuyersNo Google reviews · clearwayhomebuyers.com
DistrictPro HomebuyersNo Google reviews · districtprohomebuyers.com
Easy Home BuyersNo Google reviews · easyhomebuyers123.com
Fast Homes Buys Homes FastNo Google reviews · No website listed
Goldstein House BuyersNo Google reviews · No website listed
HomeGoNo Google reviews · homego.com
Hometown Home BuyersNo Google reviews · No website listed
JDK Homes and InvestmentsNo Google reviews · Website not working
JDP Home BuyerNo Google reviews · jdphomebuyer.com
John and SpenceNo Google reviews · johnandspence.com
Joy HomebuyersNo Google reviews · joyhomebuyers.com
Maryland Home BuyersNo Google reviews · Website not working
Maryland Property SolutionsNo Google reviews · No website listed
Maryland Quick SaleNo Google reviews · marylandquicksale.com
MB Home BuyersNo Google reviews · No website listed
MD House OffersNo Google reviews · mdhouseoffers.com
MD Sell My Home HubNo Google reviews · No website listed
Oxon Hill House BuyerNo Google reviews · No website listed
Patrick Home BuyersNo Google reviews · Website not working
Precision Cash For HomesNo Google reviews · No website listed
Prestige Cash HomebuyersNo Google reviews · No website listed
Resource Home BuyersNo Google reviews · resource-home-buyers.ueniweb.com
Russ Buys Houses For CashNo Google reviews · russbuyshousesforcash.com
Sell My House Fast VirginiaNo Google reviews · sellmyhousefastva.com
Sell Your House Fast for CashNo Google reviews · theibuyers.com
Simple HomebuyersNo Google reviews · simplehomebuyers.com
True HomebuyersNo Google reviews · truehomebuyersus.com
We Buy Family HousesNo Google reviews · webuyfamilyhouses.com
We Buy Houses Maryland & DCNo Google reviews · webuyhousesmddc.com
We Buy Your Home QuickNo Google reviews · webuyyourhomequick.com

How to sell your house fast in Washington, DC & Baltimore

Speed usually costs some price. Here's how the three main routes compare, and what Washington, DC & Baltimore cash buyers promise on their own websites.

Route	Time to close	Price	Best for
Local cash buyer ("we buy houses")	Often 1–3 weeks; many advertise 7 days	Below market; varies widely by buyer	Repairs, inherited homes, tight deadlines
iBuyer	Usually a few weeks; you pick the date	Closer to market for newer homes, minus a service fee	Newer homes in good condition
Listing with an agent	Longest: showings plus buyer financing	Usually the highest price	When you have time and the home shows well

20
Washington, DC & Baltimore buyers advertise closing in 7 days or less
45
say they buy as-is, with no repairs
17
say they pay closing costs

These are claims from company websites, not verified results. A fast closing only helps if the price holds: iBuyers active here include Opendoor. See the best national cash buyers and how to sell as-is without getting lowballed.

Before you sign with any Washington, DC & Baltimore cash buyer

Earnest money
A real buyer puts down a meaningful deposit with a title company, not $10.
Short inspection window
A long "due diligence" period lets a buyer walk away or cut the price later.
No price cuts at closing
Ask what happens to the price after inspection. Get it in writing.
Who's really buying
Ask if they plan to assign your contract to another investor.
Proof of funds
A cash buyer should show proof they can pay, on request.
No pressure
"Sign today or the offer's gone" is a red flag.
A lawsuit can cloud your title
In the District of Columbia, a buyer suing to force a sale you backed out of can record a notice of pendency of action (lis pendens) against the home, under D.C. Code § 42-1207. Read the terms for backing out before you sign.

Have an offer? Check the actual purchase contract for assignment rights, inspection deadlines, and other terms before you sign.

Check the contract

Questions about selling to a cash buyer in Washington, DC & Baltimore

How many cash home buyers are in Washington, DC & Baltimore?

As of October 2026, CashBuyerRated found 124 companies that advertise buying houses for cash in the Washington, DC & Baltimore area. 30% of them have no Google reviews, and the typical buyer has 3.

Who is the highest-rated cash home buyer in Washington, DC & Baltimore?

By CashBuyerRated Score, MarketPro Homebuyers ranks first in Washington, DC & Baltimore with a score of 96, based on a 4.7-star Google rating across 755 reviews. Scores use public data until verified seller reviews come in.

How can I sell my house fast in Washington, DC & Baltimore?

The fastest route is usually a direct cash buyer or an iBuyer, since there are no showings or buyer financing to wait on. 22 of the 124 Washington, DC & Baltimore cash buyers we track advertise a closing timeline on their website, typically 7 days. Expect to trade some price for speed: get several offers and compare what you'd net after fees.

How do I know if a Washington, DC & Baltimore cash buyer is legit?

Check how long they've been in business and how many recent reviews they have, ask for proof of funds, confirm the earnest money amount and who holds it, and ask whether they plan to assign your contract to another investor.

Is there a transfer tax when I sell my house in the District of Columbia?

Yes. In the District of Columbia, the transfer tax on a ~$350,000 home is about 2.2% of the price, split between buyer and seller. Seller pays the 1.1% transfer tax and the buyer the 1.1% recordation tax (1.45% each at $400k and up).

Source: cfo.dc.gov

What is a lis pendens in the District of Columbia?

A lis pendens is a public notice, recorded in a county's property records, that a lawsuit involving the property is pending. In the District of Columbia it is called a notice of pendency of action (lis pendens), under D.C. Code § 42-1207. No fixed expiration. The filer must file a release within 30 days after the case is dismissed, the claim is satisfied, or a final judgment goes against them. An owner can ask the court to cancel it early if it's defective, the case isn't pursued diligently, or the owner meets a four-part harm-and-fairness test. Unreleased notices bring fines up to $500; after a year the Mayor can file a release.

Source: D.C. Code § 42-1207

Is selling to a cash buyer a good idea?

It can be when speed and certainty matter more than price, for example with an inherited house, major repairs, or a tight deadline. Cash offers are usually below full market value, so compare several offers and read the contract before you sign.

Company data from Google Maps, public domain registries, and each company's own website, collected October 2026. Information may change; verify details directly with a company before you sign. See something wrong? Use the Request a correction link on the company's profile.