Local Anne Arundel County Cash Home Buyers

Sell Your House Fast in Anne Arundel County, MD for Cash

Revolutionary Home Buyers buys houses across Anne Arundel County, Maryland, for cash, so you can sell your house fast in any condition with no repairs, no commissions and a closing in 30 days or less on a date you choose.

Close in 30 Days or Less

No Agent Commissions

We Pay Standard Closing Costs

Vacant, Rented or Complicated

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From waterfront homes on the Magothy and the South River to post war ranchers in Glen Burnie and relocation sales near Fort Meade, Ben and Sam buy Anne Arundel County houses as is. Tell us what you own and what you need from the sale, and Ben and Sam give you a straightforward written cash offer without asking you to renovate, reperc or repair the shoreline first.

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The Short Answer

What Selling Directly to Us Means in Anne Arundel County

If you are comparing a cash sale with listing the property, these are the four things most sellers want answered first.

Condition

Sell As Is

No renovation, staging, or repair list is required before we make an offer.

Timeline

30 Days or Less Available

You choose the closing date, and a later date is fine when you need more time.

Costs

No Commissions

We pay the standard seller closing costs on our purchase.

Situation

Vacant, Rented or Complicated

Inherited homes, rentals, major repairs and other difficult situations can all be evaluated.

Tell Us About the Property

Share the address, condition and what matters most to you about the sale.

Get a Written Cash Offer

Ben or Sam evaluates the property and explains the number, not just a vague range.

Choose Your Closing Date

If the offer works for you, we coordinate title and settlement around the date you choose.

Local Coverage

Where We Buy Houses Across Anne Arundel County

From the Baltimore line down to South County, and from the Severn River across to Fort Meade. Open the guide for your town, or ask us about anywhere else in the county.

Annapolis Glen Burnie Pasadena Severna Park Odenton Crofton Arnold Severn Millersville Linthicum Edgewater Ferndale Brooklyn Park Hanover Crownsville Fort Meade Shady Side Deale Riviera Beach Maryland City

Looking outside the county? See our Maryland areas and seller situation hub.

County Sale Facts

Where Anne Arundel County Sales Are Taxed and Recorded

Anne Arundel County holds 236,262 housing units for 598,166 residents, with 59.5 percent detached houses, 21.4 percent townhouses and a median build year of 1983. Ben and Sam buy houses across the county for cash in any condition and pay the standard seller closing costs.

The table lists the county housing profile, recording offices and tax rates behind a sale.

Local Fact	Anne Arundel County
Housing stock	The county counts 140,466 detached houses, 50,616 attached houses and 2,898 mobile homes, and owners occupy 75.1 percent of occupied homes.
ZIP codes	County ZIP codes include 21012 for Arnold, 21090 for Linthicum, 21144 for Severn and 21146 for Severna Park, with Annapolis on 21401 and 21409.
Land records and estates	The Land Records Department at 8 Church Circle, Annapolis 21401, records county deeds, and the Register of Wills for Anne Arundel County works from 2011 East Commerce Park Drive, Annapolis.
Transfer and recordation taxes	The county transfer tax is 1 percent below 1,000,000 dollars and 1.5 percent at or above it, and the recordation tax is 7 dollars per 1,000 dollars. Cashier offices sit at 2664 Riva Road and the Arundel Center, 44 Calvert Street.
Property tax rates	For 2026 to 2027 the county rate is 0.968 dollars and the state rate 0.112 dollars per 100 dollars of assessment, and the City of Annapolis sets its own rate of 0.738 dollars.

The cards below explain three of these county rules.

Annapolis Deeds Go Through City Hall First

An Annapolis city deed goes to City Hall before Land Records records it, while other county deeds pass through the county Tax Office and Office of Finance. Ben and Sam close in 30 days or less, or on a later date the seller picks.

Two Transfer Tax Rates Split at One Million

The county transfer tax rises from 1 percent to 1.5 percent on a sale of 1,000,000 dollars or more. Ben and Sam pay the standard seller closing costs and charge no agent commission.

Nearly a Fifth of County Homes Predate 1960

Anne Arundel County holds 44,981 homes built before 1960, including 11,827 built in 1939 or earlier. Ben and Sam buy these older houses as they stand, with a written offer in 24 to 48 hours.

Local Property Context

What Can Make an Anne Arundel County Home Harder to Sell

Anne Arundel covers waterfront communities, post war suburbs and rural South County in one jurisdiction. The complications here tend to be structural and regulatory rather than cosmetic.

Situations We Commonly Evaluate

Waterfront and water privileged homes where bulkheads, piers, docks or shoreline erosion require attention before a retail buyer commits
Properties inside the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area, where the buffer rules limit what a new owner can rebuild or expand
South County homes on septic systems and private wells, where a failed percolation test or an old drainfield can stop a financed sale
Post war ranchers and split levels around Glen Burnie, Ferndale and Brooklyn Park with original roofs, panels and heating systems
Homes near Fort Meade or BWI sold under relocation timelines, sometimes while the owner has already moved
Long held family homes in Annapolis, Arnold and Severna Park where several heirs have to agree before anything moves

How a Direct Sale Changes the Process

We evaluate the property as it stands, including the shoreline structures and the septic system, rather than asking you to repair them first
There is no lender financing contingency, so a failed septic test or an appraisal problem does not collapse the sale
You deal directly with Ben or Sam instead of coordinating showings around a tenant, a move or a deployment
Title, ground rent, liens and estate items are handled as part of settlement
If listing with a good Anne Arundel agent nets you more, we say so

Why Homeowners Call Us

Real Reasons Anne Arundel County Owners Decide It Is Time to Sell

Most sellers are not searching for a cash buyer in the abstract. They are trying to solve a specific property or life problem with as little uncertainty as possible.

The House Needs More Work Than You Want

A roof, outdated systems, water damage or a long repair list can turn a normal listing into months of decisions. See our guide to selling a house that needs repairs.

You Inherited a Home You Do Not Need

Heirs live in other states, the house is still full of belongings, or several people have to agree. Learn about selling an inherited Maryland property.

The Waterfront Upkeep Has Caught Up

Bulkheads, piers, lifts and shoreline work are expensive and they do not wait. We buy water privileged and waterfront Anne Arundel homes without asking you to repair the shoreline structures first.

You Are Being Relocated

Fort Meade, NSA and BWI move people on fixed timelines. A written offer and a closing date you choose is easier to plan around than a listing with no certainty of going under contract before you report.

You Need a Predictable Move Date

Relocation, another purchase or family logistics can make timing more important than running a long listing process. You choose the closing date that works for you.

You Are Under Financial Pressure

If missed payments or foreclosure are part of the situation, understand all your options first. Our Maryland foreclosure sale guide is one starting point.

How We Buy

How a Anne Arundel County Cash Sale Works With Ben and Sam

The process is intentionally simple, but the offer itself is based on the property, not a one size fits all percentage.

Property Details

Tell us the address, condition, occupancy and anything unusual about the situation.

Local Evaluation

Ben or Sam reviews the property, recent comparable sales and the work the house needs.

Written Offer

You receive a real cash number you can review without an obligation to accept it.

Title and Ownership

If you accept, title work begins so mortgages, liens, estate issues or other ownership items can be identified.

Your Closing Date

A closing in 30 days or less is available for many properties, or choose a later date if you need more time.

Settlement

Sign the closing documents, settle any seller obligations from the proceeds, and receive the remaining sale proceeds.

See the Full Cash Sale Process

Ben Caplan and Sam Gallahan of Revolutionary Home Buyers

Meet the Owners Behind Your Offer

Ben and Sam Buy the House, Not a Call Center

Ben Caplan and Sam Gallahan built Revolutionary Home Buyers after working together on Annapolis area real estate deals and discovering they approached sellers the same way. Explain the numbers, keep the terms clear, and do what you promise to do.

Their hands on experience later expanded into a rental portfolio that grew past 300 homes. That matters when a Anne Arundel County property is outdated, tenant occupied, inherited or simply not a good fit for a retail listing, they have dealt with the operational side of real properties, not just online leads.

When you contact RHB about a Anne Arundel County house, the goal is for you to speak with an owner who can evaluate the property and explain whether a direct cash sale makes sense. If it does not, they tell you so rather than force the deal.

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Offer Transparency

How We Think About a Cash Offer for a Anne Arundel County House

A direct cash offer is not the same as retail market value because the buyer is taking on the repairs, resale risk, holding time and transaction costs after closing.

Expected Resale Value − Repairs − Holding and Transaction Costs − Business Margin = Estimated Cash Offer

This is a simplified explanation, not a binding formula. The actual offer depends on the property, its condition, comparable sales and what we expect to spend after buying it.

What We Look At

Recent comparable sales around the property
Roof, systems, interior and exterior condition
Cleanout, renovation and resale costs
Occupancy, title and timing considerations

What You Can Compare

Our written cash offer
The repair and prep work you avoid
Agent commission terms if you list
Your preferred timeline and certainty

Compare Your Options

Cash Sale Compared With a Traditional Listing in Anne Arundel County

If your house is updated and maximizing price matters more than speed or convenience, listing with a good local agent is the better choice. A direct sale is designed for a different set of priorities.

Factor	Traditional Listing	Revolutionary Home Buyers
Repairs and Prep	Helps the property compete and qualify for the buyer's financing	Sell as is, with no renovation required
Agent Commission	Negotiated with your agent	No agent commission on a direct sale
Seller Closing Costs	Depends on the contract and transaction	We pay the standard seller closing costs on our purchase
Showings	Part of marketing the property	No public showings or open houses
Financing	A financed buyer adds a lender contingency	No lender financing contingency
Closing Date	Depends on the buyer, contract and lender	You choose the date, with 30 days or less available
Who You Deal With	Agent, buyer, lender, inspectors and other parties	Ben or Sam stays directly involved

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Any Condition, Many Situations

Selling a Anne Arundel County House in Harder Situations

The property is not required to fit a perfect retail listing scenario before we evaluate it.

Can I sell a Anne Arundel County house if it needs major repairs?

Yes. We buy houses as is. Start with our guide to selling a house that needs repairs or the detailed foundation issue guide.

Can I sell a Anne Arundel County house if it has mold or water damage?

Those conditions do not automatically prevent a direct sale. See our guides to selling with mold and selling after water damage.

Can I sell a Anne Arundel County house if I inherited it?

Yes, including properties that need cleanup or are being handled by family members outside Maryland. Read about inherited homes and probate sales.

Can I sell a Anne Arundel County house if there are tenants?

Potentially. We review the lease and occupancy situation rather than requiring the property to be vacant first. See selling a house with tenants.

Can I sell a Anne Arundel County house if I live out of state?

Yes. A direct sale can reduce trips, showings and repair coordination. See our out of state owner guide.

Can I sell a Anne Arundel County house if I am facing foreclosure?

Selling is one option, and your timeline and alternatives come first. Read our foreclosure sale guide and use the official Maryland resources below.

More seller situation guides.

Fire Damage Hoarder Property Code Violations Vacant Property Selling As Is Divorce Selling a Rental Job Relocation

Verified Seller Feedback

What Sellers Say About Working With Revolutionary Home Buyers

The live Google review feed below is not hand picked page copy. Read recent experiences and then browse the full reviews page.

    
 
 
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   Rafael De Leon Domenech 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had a great experience working with Ben throughout the entire process. He was very professional, communicative, and respectful from start to finish. The transaction went smoothly, and he and his team handled everything in a timely and organized manner.

I appreciate their professionalism and would gladly recommend them to others. It was an absolute pleasure working with them.
  
 
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   Shelly Bradley 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fantastic experience working with Ben. From initial conversation, to quickly scheduled showing, contract, and closing, all was done and dusted in 3 weeks. It was almost too easy. Thanks to Ben for his consistent and transparent communications. I would use and recommend Revolutionary Home Buyers again.
  
 
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   Bluewater Complete 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I met Ben after putting a 4sale sign in my row house window.  He said they had just purchased the unit down the block. He made a respectable offer and purchased my unit quickly. To my surprise they also purchased 2 more of my units in Anne Arundel Co. Very respectable offers. Clear Title handled all 3 transactions with precise professionalism. Smooth. I'm smiling right now. Wow! 😀👍🏾
  
 
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   Amanda Robinson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Everyone was very efficient. Ben was very communicative. He always kept me up with what was going on. Danny is very good with what he does. Tammy is amazing. Thanks guys
  
 
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   Christian Foster 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ben is a true stand-up guy.  We hit a small bump in the road to completing our transaction, but Ben assured me in person, that he would get it straightened out, and, that we would close on time - and we did!
  
 
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   Tom Karle 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fair and honest
  
 
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   RegEx Property Management 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Absolutely wonderful group to work with! Sold one of our properties in a matter of weeks where we thought it would take months. They worked extremely hard in helping us achieve our goals in a pretty tough market. Very grateful to the team for getting it done so quickly and efficiently.
  
 
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   Chris Klishis 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very smooth transaction with the sale of 2 properties to Revolutionary Home Buyers. They made the process easy and overdelivered when we ran into issues with Baltimore City. I will be doing more business with them in the future.
  
 
  
  
 
 
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Useful Official Resources

Anne Arundel County and Maryland Property Resources for Sellers

Official sources for property records, septic and well questions, Critical Area rules and foreclosure help. Revolutionary Home Buyers is not a government agency or a law firm.

Anne Arundel CountySeptic Permits and Perc Tests Permit requirements and percolation testing for properties on septic. County Health DepartmentWells and Septic Systems Well water testing, septic records and what the county requires at transfer. Anne Arundel CountyChesapeake Bay Critical Area Buffer rules and development limits that apply to land near tidal water. State of MarylandSDAT Real Property Search Public assessment and ownership records for any Maryland property. Maryland CourtsForeclosure Process and Help How Maryland foreclosure works and where homeowners can get free help.

Nearby Maryland Areas We Also Buy In

Baltimore County Baltimore City Howard County Prince George's County Calvert County All Maryland Areas

Straight Answers

FAQs About Selling a House Fast in Anne Arundel County

These answers cover the questions sellers ask before deciding whether to request an offer.

How quickly can I sell my house in Anne Arundel County?

A closing in 30 days or less is available for many properties. You still choose the date. If you need extra time because of a move, estate or tenant situation, we can coordinate around a later date rather than forcing the fastest possible closing.

Do I need to make repairs before selling?

No. We buy Anne Arundel County properties as is, so there is no renovation, staging or repair list to complete before you receive an offer. That includes homes with substantial deferred maintenance.

Are there commissions or closing costs?

There are no agent commissions when you sell directly to us, and we pay the standard seller closing costs on our purchase. Existing mortgages, liens, unpaid taxes or other seller obligations are still settled from the seller's proceeds at closing.

What parts of Anne Arundel County do you buy in?

We purchase throughout Anne Arundel County, including Annapolis, Glen Burnie, Pasadena, Severna Park, Odenton, Crofton, Arnold, Severn, Millersville, Edgewater, Linthicum, Ferndale, Brooklyn Park and the South County communities. If your town is not listed, that does not mean we do not buy there.

Can you buy an inherited or probate property?

Yes. We can evaluate inherited and probate properties, including houses that need repairs or are being handled by family members who live outside Maryland. The estate and title requirements still have to be satisfied before closing. See our inherited property guide and probate guide.

Can I sell a rental property with tenants?

Potentially, yes. We review the lease, occupancy and property situation rather than requiring you to remove tenants simply to request an offer. Read more about selling a Maryland house with tenants.

What if I am facing foreclosure?

Selling is one option, and foreclosure is a legal process where timing matters. Review the official Maryland Courts foreclosure information and consider qualified housing or legal help before deciding what is best for you.

What happens after I accept the cash offer?

The transaction moves into title and closing coordination. We work with our title partner, keep you updated on any title items that need attention, and schedule settlement for the date you choose.

Can you buy a house on a septic system or a private well?

Yes. A failing septic system, an old drainfield or a well that does not pass a lender's test stops many financed sales in South County. Because our purchase carries no lender financing contingency, a septic or well problem does not have to be corrected before we can buy.

What about a waterfront property or one in the Critical Area?

We buy both. Shoreline erosion, an ageing bulkhead, a pier needing repair or Chesapeake Bay Critical Area buffer limits are all things we evaluate as part of the offer rather than reasons to walk away. There is no requirement to permit or complete shoreline work before selling to us.

Zero Pressure, Your Decision

Request a Written Cash Offer for Your Anne Arundel County House

Request a free written cash offer from Ben and Sam. Compare it against listing, renting or holding the property, then decide. There is no obligation to accept and no cost either way.

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