How fast can you close on my house?

We can close in as little as 7-21 days depending on funding and title work. You choose the closing date that works best for your timeline.

Do I need to make repairs before selling?

No. We buy houses in any condition - as-is. No repairs, no cleaning, no staging required. We handle everything after closing.

Are there any fees or commissions?

No. There are no realtor fees, no commissions, and we cover all closing costs. The offer we make is the amount you receive.

What types of properties do you buy?

We buy single family homes, townhouses, rowhouses, condos, multifamily properties, duplexes, triplexes, land, and infill lots in DC, Maryland, Virginia, and Florida.

Do you buy houses in foreclosure?

Yes. We specialize in helping homeowners avoid foreclosure with a fast cash sale. We can close quickly to help you protect your credit and walk away with cash.

Can you buy my house if it has problem tenants?

Yes. We buy tenant-occupied properties including those with problem tenants. We handle the tenant situation after closing so you can move on stress-free.

Do you buy inherited or probate properties?

Yes. We specialize in buying inherited and probate properties. We understand the process and can work with your attorney or handle properties still in probate.

What if my house has code violations or liens?

We buy houses with code violations, liens, title issues, and other problems that make traditional sales difficult. We handle the resolution as part of the purchase.

Stop the D.C. Tax Sale: Sell Your Property Before the District Takes Your Equity

(Disclaimer: Consistent Homebuyers is a real estate investment firm, not a law firm. We do not provide legal or tax advice. We recommend all clients consult with their own legal counsel or tax professional regarding their specific situation.)

🚨 WARNING: The 2026 D.C. Annual Tax Sale is approaching. If you have unpaid property taxes, or a Class 3/Class 4 vacant or blighted classification, the District can sell your tax debt at public auction. Selling your property to a cash buyer can provide the funds needed to satisfy your tax debt before you lose your equity entirely.

If you have received a “Notice of Tax Sale” from the DC Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR) or spotted your property listed in The Washington Times, you are on a strict countdown. Washington, D.C., has one of the most aggressive and punitive tax sale timelines in the country.

Unlike other states that give you years to figure it out, D.C. sells your tax debt to investors at an annual July Auction. Once that lien is sold, you have a short 6-month window to pay it off, while racking up 18% annual interest. If you don’t, the investor can file a lawsuit in Superior Court to legally seize your home and wipe out your family’s equity.

How Our Cash Buying Process Helps Tax-Delinquent Homeowners

Dealing with the OTR and tax investors is incredibly stressful, but you do not have to lose your family’s property to the District. We buy D.C. houses strictly “as-is” and work alongside specialized local title companies and attorneys to help navigate the legal mess.

No Upfront Cash Required: You never have to write a check to the OTR to clear your debt before selling. We structure the transaction so that all D.C. property taxes, Class 4 Blight fees, and investor liens are paid directly out of the closing proceeds by the title company.
Zero Out-of-Pocket Closing Costs: We cover the traditional closing costs in our cash offers. Furthermore, our preferred title attorneys will handle the complicated Superior Court payoff paperwork so you don’t have to navigate it alone.
No Repairs Needed: Leave the boards on the windows and the trash in the yard. We buy historic Georgetown shells and Anacostia rowhomes exactly as they sit.
Help Stop the Foreclosure: If a foreclosure case has already been filed by a tax investor, selling the property before the judge signs the final order is often the only way to satisfy the judgment and walk away with your remaining cash equity.

Time is running out. Fill out the form below for a fair, no-obligation cash offer, or call us directly at (703) 687-0741.

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The “Class 4 Blight” Trap: The Financial Math

Does D.C. have a Vacant Property tax sale? Yes, and the financial penalties are brutal. Most homeowners don’t realize how fast the District will drain their equity until it’s too late.

Standard Residential (Class 1): Taxed at $0.85 per $100 of assessed value.
Vacant Property (Class 3): Taxed at $5.00 per $100 of assessed value.
Blighted Property (Class 4): Taxed at $10.00 per $100 of assessed value.

What that actually means: If you own a rowhouse assessed at $400,000, a normal tax bill is around $3,400 a year. But if the Department of Buildings slaps a “Class 4 Blighted” sticker on the door, your tax bill skyrockets to $40,000 a year.

These Class 3 and Class 4 properties are aggressively prioritized for the July tax sale. If you cannot afford the tens of thousands of dollars in repairs to get the Blight classification removed, selling the property “as-is” is often the most logical way to stop the financial bleeding.

Did You Inherit a Tax-Delinquent Property? (The “Messy Estate” Problem)

We find that the vast majority of D.C. tax sale properties are actually “heir properties.” A family member passes away, the house sits vacant while the family argues over what to do, and suddenly the OTR lists the home for the tax auction.

If you are dealing with a messy estate, multiple heirs, or a property that never officially went through the D.C. Probate Court, do not panic. We specialize in buying properties with complex D.C. title issues. We can put the house under contract and work with probate professionals to clear the title. In some cases, we can even buy out your specific share of the inheritance for cash today so you can walk away from the family dispute entirely.

(Want to learn more? Read our full guide on [Selling Inherited Property in Washington, D.C.] – Link this to your actual D.C. probate page)

Understanding the D.C. Tax Sale Timeline (How You Lose Your Home)

If you are trying to navigate the system yourself, here is exactly what you are up against.

1. The Warning Notices (May – June)

OTR mails a “Notice of Delinquency” to the record owner and publishes the list of properties eligible for sale in two local newspapers.

2. The Auction (July)

If you owe more than $2,500 in residential taxes—or any amount for properties classified as Vacant or Blighted—your lien is sold to an investor.

3. The 6-Month Redemption Trap

Once the lien is sold, you have exactly 6 months to pay off the debt to OTR. During this time, your debt grows by 1.5% every single month (18% annually).

Critical Rule: You must pay the OTR directly, not the investor. You can check your balance at MyTax.DC.gov.

4. Superior Court Foreclosure (Month 7 & Beyond)

If the debt is not paid after 6 months, the investor files a “Complaint to Foreclose the Right of Redemption” in the DC Superior Court.

The Cost Spike: Once this lawsuit is filed, you are legally forced to pay the investor’s attorney fees to save your house. In D.C., these legal fees can easily exceed $3,000 – $5,000 practically overnight.

Important Contact Information & Links

To manage your tax situation effectively, use these official resources:

Check Your Tax Balance: [MyTax.DC.gov] (Click “Real Property” to search your account).
Office of Tax and Revenue (Tax Sale Unit):
- Address: 1101 4th Street, SW, Suite W270, Washington, DC 20024
- Phone: (202) 727-4TAX (4829)
- Email: taxsale@dc.gov

Don’t Let the Judge Sign the Final Order

Once the D.C. Superior Court enters a “Final Judgment Foreclosing the Right of Redemption,” the investor owns your home free and clear. There is virtually no way to reverse this.

If your rowhome in Petworth is worth $700k but you owe $30k in taxes, do not let the District take it away. Sell it to us, let the closing proceeds satisfy the $30k tax bill, and you walk away with the remaining profit.

Call us today at (703) 687-0741 or scroll up to submit your property address for a fair cash offer.