FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Offers are based on real data including comparable sales, estimated repair costs, and carrying costs. Impact Home Team shows exactly how they calculated the offer and will walk through the numbers line by line. See what past sellers say about our transparency in our reviews.

They start with the after-repair value (ARV)—what the property would sell for fully renovated. From that, they subtract estimated repair costs, holding costs during renovation (typically 3–6 months of taxes, insurance, utilities, and financing), transaction costs on eventual resale, and a profit margin. Learn more about how our process works.

No obligation whatsoever. Requesting an offer costs nothing and commits you to nothing. We don't pressure, don't follow up aggressively, and don't take offense if you decide not to sell to us.

Most sellers receive a written cash offer within 24 hours of contacting us. Estate properties may take longer, but we'll keep you informed on timing.

Yes. If you have information we may not have accounted for—recent upgrades, comparable sales, or circumstances affecting timing—share it and we'll reconsider.

Step 1: Contact with property address. Step 2: We research comps and call back within 24 hours with a written offer. Step 3: You review with no pressure. Step 4: If accepted, we open title, conduct a walkthrough, and schedule closing on your chosen date. Total time: typically 2–3 weeks. See the full step-by-step process.

You must sign closing documents, but for out-of-state sellers this can be done remotely via mail-away or mobile notary.

No. You don't repair, clean, or stage anything. You don't need to remove furniture or belongings—we handle that after closing.

For most properties, yes—a brief walkthrough to confirm condition. For out-of-state sellers, we can sometimes work with photos for a preliminary offer.

Yes—this is one of our specialties. We work directly with Personal Representatives and coordinate with estate attorneys. Learn more about selling inherited properties.

Once your Letters of Administration are issued, you can sign on behalf of the estate. We're familiar with Maryland probate requirements.

Yes, though it's more complex. Once an administrator is appointed under Maryland's intestacy laws, the property can be sold.

Not inherently—it just takes longer. All heirs typically need to sign at closing. We're patient and flexible.

Absolutely—and we encourage it. We're happy to communicate directly with your attorney and coordinate timelines.

Yes. Foundation issues, roof failures, fire damage, mold, hoarder cleanouts—condition affects the offer price, not our willingness to buy.

We factor violations into our offer but they don't prevent us from buying. We've handled city citations, open permits, and housing department flags many times.

Take what matters to you—we handle the rest after closing at no charge.

Yes—very common. Liens and back taxes are paid off at closing from sale proceeds through the title company.

We've closed in as little as 7 days. Typical timeline is 2–3 weeks. Estate sales take longer by nature.

Yes—this is one of the main advantages. We schedule closing on whatever date works for you.

Funds are wired to you at closing by the title company.

Life happens. Let us know and we'll accommodate. We've never walked away from a seller who communicated openly.

Possibly—and we'll tell you honestly. But the comparison must account for commissions (5–6%), repair costs, carrying costs, and financing risk.

Commission (5–6%), closing costs (1–3%), repairs, staging, carrying costs, and financing risk. On a $250K home this can total $25K–$40K.

You can. But properties that sit accumulate days on market which signals problems and leads to lower offers.

No—we are direct buyers. We buy with our own cash. No commissions, no MLS, no showings. Meet Josh and Ashley, the family behind Impact Home Team.

Yes, and time is critical. We can typically close in 7–14 days when there's urgency, stopping the foreclosure and protecting your credit. Learn more about avoiding foreclosure in Maryland.

We buy with tenants in place. No eviction needed.

Very common. We handle the walkthrough, closing docs can be signed remotely via mobile notary. Read more about selling an inherited property.