A problem property is not always about physical condition. Sometimes the biggest obstacle is a title issue, an unresolved lien, or a legal complication that scares off conventional buyers before they ever see the house itself. We Really Buy Properties evaluates problem properties across Maryland, including the kinds of legal and structural complications that make a conventional sale difficult or impossible.
Title and Legal Problems We Regularly Address
- Unresolved probate or estate ownership questions
- Multiple owners who disagree about selling
- Liens from contractors, judgments or unpaid debts attached to the property
- Boundary disputes or unclear property lines
- Properties held in a trust with unclear distribution instructions
Tax and Municipal Problems We Regularly Address
- Property tax delinquency, including properties facing tax sale
- Code enforcement citations and open violations
- Unpermitted additions or renovations
- Vacant property registration fees and associated penalties
Structural and Physical Problems We Regularly Address
- Foundation and structural damage
- Homes that have failed inspection for a previous sale attempt
- Properties with significant deferred maintenance across multiple systems
- Fire, water or storm damage that was never fully repaired
Why These Problems Scare Off Conventional Buyers
Retail buyers using mortgage financing depend on clean title, a passing inspection, and a lender willing to fund the purchase. Any one of the problems listed above can stop that process entirely. A title issue can delay or kill a closing outright. A failed inspection can trigger a lender to deny the loan. A tax lien can complicate the transfer of ownership until it is resolved.
Step-by-Step: Resolving a Problem Property in Maryland
- Property submission. Share the address and a description of the specific problem or problems affecting the property.
- Initial review. Our team confirms the property fits an active Maryland acquisition market.
- Information gathering. We work with you to understand the full scope of the issue, coordinating with an attorney where needed.
- Valuation and due diligence. The property is evaluated using comparable sales, with the specific problem factored into the offer and timeline.
- Direct offer. A written offer is presented, along with an honest explanation of how the problem affects the process.
- Agreed closing. A closing date is set once the necessary issue is resolved or accounted for in the transaction.
A Note on Working With an Attorney
Many problem properties benefit from involving a real estate attorney early, particularly for title, probate or lien-related issues. Our team is comfortable coordinating with an attorney representing you throughout the process, and we encourage owners to seek that guidance for anything beyond a straightforward condition-based sale.
Who This Service Is For
- Owners of distressed residential properties
- Landlords with difficult or underperforming rentals
- Owners of vacant houses or buildings
- Families handling inherited real estate
- Multifamily and apartment-building owners
- Commercial property owners
- Independent self-storage facility owners
- Investors liquidating individual properties or portfolios
- Owners facing major repair or deferred-maintenance costs
- Partnerships, estates, LLCs or businesses disposing of real estate
What We Provide
- Residential property purchases
- Multifamily property purchases
- Apartment-building purchases
- Commercial property purchases
- Self-storage facility purchases
- Distressed property evaluations
- As-is property purchase offers
- Vacant property purchases
- Inherited property purchases
- Investment-property and portfolio purchases
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you buy a property with unclear or disputed title? Often yes, though the timeline may be longer than a standard transaction. Our team works through title complications and can coordinate with an attorney as needed.
What if my property has unpaid taxes or is facing tax sale? We evaluate properties in this situation. Reach out as soon as possible, since tax sale timelines can be time sensitive.
Do you buy properties with open code violations? Yes. Code violations are factored into our evaluation rather than treated as a reason to decline the property.
What if my property failed inspection during a previous sale attempt? That is common with problem properties and does not disqualify it from our review.
How do I request a review of my problem property? Submit the property address, a description of the specific issue, and contact details through the website or by calling (202) 946-6108.
What Owners Should Know Before Reaching Out
- You do not need to resolve the problem yourself before contacting us
- You do not need a complete legal picture of the issue, since our team will help identify what is needed
- You should gather whatever documentation you already have, even if incomplete
- You are always free to consult an attorney alongside our review, and we encourage it for complex issues
How Problem Properties Are Priced
A problem property is priced using the same core factors as any other property, comparable sales and repair scope, with the specific legal, tax or title issue factored in as an additional consideration affecting timeline and, in some cases, offer amount. We are glad to walk through how a specific problem affected your offer, so the number never feels arbitrary or disconnected from the actual situation you are dealing with.
Maryland Markets Where We Resolve Problem Properties
- Baltimore City and Baltimore County
- Prince George’s County and Montgomery County
- Anne Arundel and Howard counties
- Frederick, Harford, Charles and Washington counties
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Related Resources
- Learn more about our acquisition team
- Browse our full FAQ page
- Review our acquisition process
- See the full list of properties we acquire
- Sell a distressed property directly
Request a Direct Property Offer
Call (202) 946-6108 or complete the online property form to discuss your Maryland property. Submit the address and basic property information to begin a confidential acquisition review, with no obligation to accept any offer we present.
Disclosure
We Really Buy Properties operates as a subsidiary of Orivant Capital Partners. We specialize in real estate investment and direct property acquisition, evaluating and purchasing residential, multifamily, commercial, mixed-use, and self-storage properties from owners.
Please note that we do not act as a licensed real estate brokerage, agent, attorney, accountant, lender, or financial advisor, except where explicitly stated in writing. All offers extended by We Really Buy Properties are contingent upon property review, due diligence, title verification, inspection, underwriting, and the negotiation of mutually agreeable purchase terms.
Submitting property details through our website does not establish a contractual obligation, create an agency relationship, or guarantee that an offer will be extended. We strongly encourage property owners to seek guidance from qualified legal, tax, financial, and real estate professionals prior to entering into any transaction.
All property transactions are subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws. The information provided on this website is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as legal, tax, investment, or financial advice.
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