3 Step Home Sale Story

Josh Cohen – Founder and Home Builder age 4

At just four years old, Josh stood in his parents’ unfinished attic, hammer in hand, imagining the possibilities. Years later, while working his 9-to-5 job, a simple radio ad about local house flipping reignited that same spark, setting him on a lifelong path in real estate and helping homeowners.

Through the years

In 2014, Josh partnered with his older sister Elana to transform the local real estate landscape, focusing on building affordable new construction homes throughout the Washington, DC region. As a Class A builder with a family-first approach, Josh remains deeply committed to affordable housing.

Josh and Elana in front of a new home they built in 2016

Over time, Josh’s passion evolved from building homes to creating a better way for people to sell them. He realized that while many could construct quality houses, few offered sellers the honest, transparent experience they deserved. That insight led to the founding of 3 Step Home Sale in 2020, extending the same trusted service we’d provided across the DC region for over a decade to homeowners in five states and counting.

Every team member at 3 Step Home Sale shares our core values of Family, Integrity, Transparency, Respect, and Determination. Whether or not you choose to sell to us, we want you to experience those values in every interaction.

Today, we’re a close-knit family of 20+ professionals delivering builder-backed expertise and white-glove service to help sellers move forward quickly, confidently, and on their terms.

“They did everything they said they were going to do. They were very efficient and they closed un the time they said They gave me a fair price $20,000 above all others. I would recommend to others and I would use them again.”

Jeffrey Bass – Alexandria, Virginia

Josh Cohen

Founder and Home Builder

Josh is a lifelong entrepreneur with a passion for solving complex problems and building businesses. His journey began in high school with computer programming and later led him to a career as an electronics engineer and program manager at a top U.S. Navy research facility. There, he honed his skills in technology, leadership, and innovation.

In 2009, Josh turned his focus to real estate by purchasing his first fix-and-flip project in Falls Church, VA. Within just three years, his team was buying more homes in Fairfax County than any other local homebuyer. Over the next decade, Josh built homes throughout the DC metro area, earning a reputation as a trusted and experienced real estate investor.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Josh and his partner—his older sister—launched 3 Step Home Sale, a national brand dedicated to helping homeowners sell quickly, easily, and as-is. Today, the company buys houses across more than 20 U.S. markets, providing fast and reliable solutions to sellers who need a stress-free alternative to the traditional real estate process.

Elana Newman

CFO / Co-Founder

Elana is an entrepreneur and real estate investor with a strong background in business development, operations, and program management from her years at Fortune 500 companies. In 2014, she left the corporate world to partner with her brother in real estate investing, bringing her expertise in technology and process optimization to the business.

At 3 Step Home Sale, Elana manages finance and operations, ensuring every homeowner enjoys a seamless and stress-free experience. She is also passionate about building the company’s future by connecting with new team members and “3 Step Rockstars.”

A breast cancer survivor, Elana’s determination and resilience fuel both her professional and personal life. Outside of work, she enjoys an active, healthy lifestyle and cherishes time with her husband and two children.

“The staff discussed every step of the process and answered all of our questions. It was a comfortable process, and it was a pleasure working with 3 Step Home Sale Associates.”

Debra Cool – Falls Church, Virginia

Why Choose 3 Step Home Sale?

As a family-owned cash home buyer with over 1,500 properties purchased, we’ve been helping homeowners sell their house fast in Virginia and sell a house quickly in Maryland for more than 15 years. Our team of Rockstars is dedicated to transforming your home selling experience into something simple, fair, and completely stress-free. With our Class A builder expertise and unique 30-Day Flex Stay™ option, we solve property challenges others won’t, from title issues to tough repairs, all with complete transparency and integrity. We’re not just buying houses as-is, we’re offering a dignified, hassle-free alternative where both you and we walk away satisfied.

3 Step Home Sale is a BBB Accredited Business!

A Family-Owned Business That Puts You First

3 Step Home Sale is a family-owned cash home buyer and residential investment firm with a people-first approach. We eliminate the stress of selling by covering closing costs, handling probate issues, attorney fees, foreclosure prevention, property repairs, and offering flexible solutions like our exclusive 30-Day Flex Stay™. With over 15 years of experience and 1,500+ homes purchased since 2009, our goal is help you every step of the way.

The Gold Standard For Fast & Easy

No Repairs Needed – We Buy As-Is. No Fixes, No Cleaning, No Hassle.

No Fees, No Commissions – We’re Buyers, Not Agents. Keep More Cash.

Fast Closings – Sell in as Little as 7 Days. No Delays.

Local & Committed – We Know the Market and Care About Our Community.

Trusted & Highly Reviewed – Real People, Real Results.

Our Promise Here at 3 Step Home Sale

We promise to stay committed to helping you every step of the way. We will give you the service you deserve and will perform to the best of our abilities. Our commitment is to treat everyone fairly and our constant mindset is positivity. We believe that a person dealing with a difficult situation needs help and not be taken advantage of.

Our goal is to help more homeowners like you. We will always be understanding and will treat you with respect and integrity.

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