{"id":31350,"date":"2026-02-23T04:19:35","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T12:19:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=31350"},"modified":"2026-02-25T06:50:16","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T14:50:16","slug":"selling-a-house-as-is-in-maryland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/selling-a-house-as-is-in-maryland\/","title":{"rendered":"Selling a House \u2018As Is\u2019 in Maryland"},"content":{"rendered":"

Looking to sell a house \u201cas-is\u201d in Maryland? Whether you\u2019ve got a fixer-upper<\/a> or recently inherited a relative\u2019s home<\/a>, sometimes the goal is to skip repairs<\/a>, get a fair offer, and move on.<\/p>\n

There are some misconceptions about what \u201cas-is\u201d means, says top-rated Maryland real estate agent<\/a>, Juan Umanzor<\/a>. \u201cI get a lot of sellers who say, \u2018Juan, we\u2019re going to make some updates to this home, but we don\u2019t want to do anything else.\u2019<\/em> They want to sell as-is.\u201d<\/p>\n

Umanzor acknowledges that while some sellers might not have the resources to make additional repairs, it’s important for them to recognize the potential drawbacks of leaving issues unaddressed. Failing to make these repairs can put them at a disadvantage in the market, possibly affecting the sale price or the speed of the transaction.<\/p>\n

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Selling a house as-is<\/a> usually means accepting a lower offer, and it doesn\u2019t always prevent buyers from trying to negotiate savings. Let\u2019s take a closer look at how to sell a house as-is in Maryland, how to get an offer, and what to expect from the process.<\/p>\n

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Fast facts about selling a house \u2018as-is\u2019 in Maryland<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Median sales price in Maryland<\/td>\n$410,000<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Average days on market for Maryland<\/td>\n29 days<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Disclosures<\/td>\nMaryland law requires sellers to disclose material facts about the property through the Maryland Residential Property Disclosure and Disclaimer Statement.<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MLS has field to mark a listing as-is?<\/td>\nYes, according to Umanzor, there is an as-is addendum for agents to complete.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Is a real estate attorney required?<\/td>\nReal estate attorneys are not considered essential<\/a> for closing in the state of Maryland.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Real estate transfer taxes?<\/td>\n0.5% for most buyers; 0.25% for first-time buyers\u00a0<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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What does as-is condition mean in real estate?<\/h2>\n

An as-is home sale means the property is sold without any improvements or repairs. When a seller lists a house as-is, they\u2019re choosing not to accommodate buyers’ requests for repairs or offer credits for any needed fixes.<\/p>\n

It indicates that the functionality and longevity of certain components of the home, such as a stove on its last legs or an older roof, are not guaranteed.<\/p>\n

When selling a house as-is, the general condition of the property should already be accounted for in the purchase price of the home to the best of the seller\u2019s knowledge.<\/p>\n

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Which types of homes are sold as-is?<\/h2>\n

Homes sold as-is often need repairs or may be cosmetically outdated, so this designation typically isn’t used for turnkey homes<\/a>, which are in pristine, move-in-ready condition.<\/p>\n

As-is sales often attract investors searching for their next flip<\/a>, or buyers seeking a bargain, perhaps on a home in a great location with lots of potential.<\/p>\n

But Umanzor notes that this approach can limit the pool of potential buyers.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou are limiting the number of buyers that could purchase the property because of the type of loan they have,\u201d Umanzor says. \u201cEspecially if there are safety concerns, you\u2019ll be looking for an investor to buy the home rather than a buyer willing to pay top dollar.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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