Selling a House Can Feel Overwhelming. Especially When Life Is Already Complicated
If you’re like most homeowners we talk to, you’re not just “selling a house.” You’re dealing with stress, uncertainty, and pressure — and the traditional real estate process only makes it worse.
You may be dealing with:
- A home that needs repairs you don’t have the time or money to fix
- Problem tenants or a vacant property draining your energy
- Foreclosure notices or mounting financial pressure
- An inherited house you don’t want to manage
- A sudden need to sell due to relocation, divorce, or major life changes
And the traditional selling process often adds more weight:
- Repairs, cleaning, and staging requirements
- Showings, inspections, and appraisal delays
- Agent commissions and closing costs
- Months of waiting with no guaranteed outcome
The longer it drags on, the more stressful — and costly — it becomes.
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3 Step Home Sale vs Other Options
No repairs, no fees, no stress — just a faster, easier way to sell.
The average home is currently taking 62 days on market from generating any offer to close according to Realtor.com. We can still close in as little as 7 days.
| Feature |
|
Traditional Sale |
|---|---|---|
| Time to Sell | 7 Days | 30-120+ Days |
| Closing Process | Simple, Low Stress | Complex, High Stress |
| Repairs, Prep Work & Cleaning Needed? | None | Required |
| Fees & Closing Costs | None | 7–11% of Sale Price (Realtor + Closing Costs) |
| Financing & Appraisal Contingencies | None | Buyers Rely on Mortgage Approval |
| House Showings | 1–2 | Many Showings & Open Houses |
| Relocate Using Home Sale Funds? | Yes, 30-Day Flex Stay™ | No, $3K–$20K+ Upfront Before Closing |
A Simple, Proven 3-Step Process Designed to Put You in Control
We’ve helped over 1,500 homeowners since 2009 using a clear, straightforward process that puts you in control from start to finish.
Step 1
Tell Us About Your Property
Share a few basic details about your home, location, and timeline.
No cleaning. No repairs. No inspections required.
Step 2
Receive a Fair, Same-Day Cash Offer
We review your property and local market data to create a fair all-cash offer — often within the same day.
No obligation. No pressure
Step 3
Choose Your Closing Date
Close in as little as 7 days, or later if you need more time.
Need flexibility? Our 30-Day Flex Stay option lets you sell now and move later.
That’s it. No agents. No Banks. No Delays.
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Ready to Sell Without the Hassle?
Skip the repairs. Skip the listing. Skip the waiting.
No fees or commissions
No repairs or cleaning
Close on your timeline
A Local, Family-Run Home Buying Company
3 Step Home Sale was founded in 2009 by Josh Cohen, later joined by his sister Elana Newman. What started as a small renovation business has grown into a trusted, family-run home-buying company serving homeowners across:
Washington, D.C.
Maryland
Virginia
We believe selling your home should be simple, fair, and respectful — regardless of your situation or timeline.
We Buy Houses in Any Situation
Homeowners reach out to us for many different reasons. If any of these sound familiar, we can help:
- Homes needing major or cosmetic repairs
- Inherited or probate properties
- Foreclosure or pre-foreclosure situations
- Problem tenants or rental fatigue
- Relocation or job-related moves
- Divorce or separation
- Vacant or unwanted homes
No matter the condition or circumstances, we focus on making the sale clear, straightforward, and stress-free
Proudly Serving Homeowners Across DC, Maryland & Virginia Since 2009
We actively buy houses throughout the DC Metro Area, including Northern Virginia and Maryland suburbs.
Virginia
Serving Northern Virginia, Richmond, and the Hampton Roads / Virginia Beach region, including:
Arlington
Alexandria
Fairfax
Norfolk
Manassas
Vienna
Woodbridge
Virginia Beach
and nearby areas.
Maryland
Serving the Baltimore Metro area, D.C. suburbs, and Southern Maryland, including:
Waldorf
Germantown
Bowie
Severna Park
Silver Spring
Upper Marlboro
and nearby areas.
Washington, D.C
Buying houses citywide and throughout the greater D.C. metro area.
If you’re unsure whether we serve your area — Call Us!
Frequently Asked Questions About Selling a House for Cash
Will you be listing my home on the MLS or actually buying it?
Great question. We’re not agents, and we don’t list homes. We are professional home buyers: We buy homes in Arlington that meet our purchasing criteria. From there, we may repair the mobile home and resell to another mobile home owner or keep it as a rental ourselves.
Do you pay fair prices for properties?
Many of the homes we purchase are below market value (we do this so we can resell at a profit to another home owner). We are looking to get a fair discount on a property. However, in our experience, many sellers aren’t necessarily expecting a large “windfall” on the property but rather appreciate that we can offer cash, we close very quickly (no waiting for financing), and no time or effort, or expense is required on your part of fix up the property or pay agent fees. If that’s what you’re looking for and you see the value in getting your mobile home sold fast…let’s see if we can come to a fair win-win price. (Besides, our no-obligation pricing commitment means that you do not have to move forward with the offer we give… but it’s good to know what we’re offering!)
How do you determine the price to offer on my home?
Great question, and we’re an open book: Our process is very straightforward. We look at the location of the property, what repairs are needed, the current condition of the property, and the value of comparable homes sold in the area recently. As you know, home values have taken a huge hit in the last 5 years and most areas still haven’t seen prices come back up. We take many pieces of information into consideration… and come up with a fair price that works for us and works for you too.
Are there any fees or commissions to work with you?
This is what makes us stand out from the traditional method of selling your mobile home: There are NO fees or commissions when you sell your mobile home to us. We’ll make you an offer, and if it’s a fit then we’ll buy your mobile home (and we’ll often pay for the closing costs too!). No hassle. No fees. We make our money after we pay for repairs on the mobile home (if any) and sell it for a profit (we’re taking all of the risks here on whether we can sell it for a profit or not, once we buy the mobile home from you… the responsibility is ours and you walk away without the burden of the property and its payments… and often with cash in your hand).
How are you different from a real estate agent?
Real estate agents list properties and hope that someone will buy them. The agent shows the properties to prospective buyers if there are any (the average time to sell a property in many markets right now is 6-12 months) and then takes a percentage of the sale price if they find a buyer. Oftentimes, the agent’s commission is 3-6% of the sale price of your home (so if it’s a $100,000 home, you’ll pay between $3,000 – $6,000 in commissions to an agent). Agents provide a great service for those that can wait 6-12 months to sell and who don’t mind giving up some of that sale price to pay for the commissions. But that’s where we’re different: We’re not agents, we’re home buyers. Our company actually buys homes. We don’t list homes. Since we’re actually the ones buying the home from you, and we pay with all cash…we can make a decision to buy your home within a couple of days (sometimes the same day). Again, we make our living by taking the risk to buy the home with our own cash, repair the home, and market it ourselves to find a buyer (which is the hard part in this market).
Is there any obligation when I submit my info?
There is absolutely zero obligation for you. Once you tell us a bit about your property, we’ll take a look at things, maybe set up a call with you to find out a bit more, and make you an all-cash offer that’s fair for you and fair for us. From there, it’s 100% your decision on whether or not you’d like to sell your home to us… and we won’t hassle you, won’t harass you… it’s 100% your decision and we’ll let you decide what’s right for you.
Q Will you be listing my home on the MLS or actually buying it?
A Great question. We’re not agents, and we don’t list homes. We are professional home buyers: We buy homes in Arlington that meet our purchasing criteria. From there, we may repair the home and resell to another home owner or keep it as a rental ourselves.
Q Do you pay fair prices for properties?
A Many of the homes we purchase are below market value (we do this so we can resell at a profit to another home owner). We are looking to get a fair discount on a property. However, in our experience, many sellers aren’t necessarily expecting a large “windfall” on the property but rather appreciate that we can offer cash, we close very quickly (no waiting for financing), and no time or effort, or expense is required on your part of fix up the property or pay agent fees. If that’s what you’re looking for and you see the value in getting your home sold fast…let’s see if we can come to a fair win-win price. (Besides, our no-obligation pricing commitment means that you do not have to move forward with the offer we give…but it’s good to know what we’re offering!)
Q How do you determine the price to offer on my mobile home?
A Great question, and we’re an open book: our process is very straightforward. We look at the location of the property, what repairs are needed, the current condition of the property, and the value of comparable homes sold in the area recently. We take many pieces of information into consideration…and come up with a fair price that works for us and works for you too.
Q Are there any fees or commissions to work with you?
A This is what makes us stand out from the traditional method of selling your home: there are NO fees or commissions when you sell your home to us. We’ll make you an offer, and if it’s a fit then we’ll buy your home (and we’ll often pay for the closing costs too!). No hassle. No fees. We make our money after we pay for repairs on the home (if any) and sell it for a profit (we’re taking all of the risks here on whether we can sell it for a profit or not, once we buy the home from you…the responsibility is ours and you walk away without the burden of the property and its payments…and often with cash in your hand).
Q How are you different from a real estate agent?
A Real estate agents list properties and hope that someone will buy them. The agent shows the properties to prospective buyers if there are any (the average time to sell a property in many markets right now is 6-12 months) and then takes a percentage of the sale price if they find a buyer. Oftentimes, the agent’s commission is 3-6% of the sale price of your home (so if it’s a $100,000 mobile home, you’ll pay between $3,000 – $6,000 in commissions to an agent). Agents provide a great service for those that can wait 6-12 months to sell and who don’t mind giving up some of that sale price to pay for the commissions. But that’s where we’re different: we’re not agents, we’re home buyers. We don’t list homes. Since we’re actually the ones buying the home from you, and we pay with all cash…we can make a decision to buy your home within a couple of days (sometimes the same day). Again, we make our living by taking the risk to buy the home with our own cash, repair the home, and market it ourselves to find a buyer (which is the hard part in this market).
Q Is there any obligation when I submit my info?
A There is absolutely zero obligation for you. Once you tell us a bit about your property, we’ll take a look at things, maybe set up a call with you to find out a bit more, and make you an all-cash offer that’s fair for you and fair for us. From there, it’s 100% your decision on whether or not you’d like to sell your home to us… and we won’t hassle you, won’t harass you… it’s 100% your decision and we’ll let you decide what’s right for you.
How fast can I get my cash?
We can close in as little as 7 days. If you need more time, that’s no problem — you choose the closing date that works best for you.
Do I need to make repairs or clean the house?
No. We buy houses as-is, in any condition. You don’t need to fix or clean anything.
Are there any fees or commissions?
No. There are no commissions, no fees, and no closing costs. The offer we make is the amount you walk away with.
How do you determine the offer price?
We look at your home’s value if repaired, subtract repair costs, and account for the work involved. Our goal is to make a fair, competitive cash offer without hassle or surprises.
Will I get a fair offer?
Yes. We use real market data and your home’s condition to make honest offers. Many homeowners find that when they factor in speed, convenience, and avoided costs, our offers compare very favorably to traditional sales.
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