Seller Case Study

How We Helped Complete a Baltimore Property Sale at 2727 Wilkens Avenue

By Kerry Woods, Maryland House Pros, operated by Maryland Private Capital · Published

Property Location
Baltimore, Maryland
Property Address
2727 Wilkens Avenue
Seller Situation
Off-market / investor transaction
Selling Method
As-is direct sale / assignment transaction
Outcome
Successfully closed
Buyer
Out-of-state buyer from New York

The Situation

The property at 2727 Wilkens Avenue in Baltimore was being sold through an off-market transaction that required coordination between the contract holder, buyer, title/closing parties, and other participants in the deal. The ultimate buyer was coming from New York, which added another layer of coordination around closing and possession.

The Property Challenge

This was not a traditional retail listing. The transaction required Maryland House Pros to help coordinate the deal from contract through closing while keeping all parties aligned on the final structure and disbursements. The closing also involved multiple parties who were due portions of the proceeds.

How Maryland House Pros Helped

Maryland House Pros helped move the transaction from contract to closing by coordinating the deal structure, buyer side, closing logistics, and final distribution instructions. The buyer traveled from New York, and the keys were delivered for closing.

The Result

The transaction successfully closed. Maryland House Pros was due $9,849 from the transaction. The most important result was that the transaction reached closing and the buyer received possession as planned.

Why This Type of Sale Can Make Sense

Off-market and investor transactions can be useful when a property does not fit the traditional listing route or when the parties prefer a direct transaction. In this case, Maryland House Pros helped coordinate the process through closing rather than requiring the property to go through a conventional retail marketing process.

Could a Similar Sale Work for You?

If you own a property in Baltimore or elsewhere in Maryland and want to explore an as-is direct sale, Maryland House Pros can review the property and explain whether a direct purchase may be one of your options.

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Your Property Details

$350K
$50K$2M
$150K
$0K$350K

Compare Your Selling Options

Compare speed, repairs, fees, and your estimated walk-away cash.

FASTEST OPTION

Cash Offer

Best for sellers who value speed, certainty, and an as-is sale.

Estimated Cash Offer$238,000

Final offer subject to property condition, title review, and property details.

Mortgage Payoff−$150,000
Repairs$0
Agent Commission$0
Seller Closing Costs$0
Estimated Cash to You
$88,000
Closing DateSet by Agreement
Repairs RequiredNone
ShowingsNone
Buyer FinancingNone

Traditional Sale Estimate

Potential Sale Price$350,000
Estimated Agent Cost−$21,000
Repairs−$35,000
Holding Costs−$7,000
Mortgage Payoff−$150,000
Potential Cash to You
$137,000
Estimated Timeline~4 Months
RepairsPotentially Required
ShowingsYes
Buyer FinancingPossible

Traditional-sale costs and timing vary. Agent compensation is negotiable.

Based on your answers, a cash sale could provide approximately $88,000 at closing without making repairs or waiting months for a traditional buyer. Because you selected ASAP, a direct cash sale may fit your timeline better than a traditional listing.

A traditional sale may potentially produce about $49,000 more, while a direct cash sale may provide a faster closing without repairs, showings, agent commissions, or buyer-financing uncertainty.

No repairs. No commissions. No obligation to accept. Your calculator answers carry over to the form.

Calculator results are estimates for comparison purposes only and are not an offer to purchase, appraisal, settlement statement, or guarantee of proceeds. Actual property value, repair costs, mortgage payoff, closing costs, selling expenses, offer amount, and closing timeline may vary.

This case study describes a specific transaction. Results vary based on property condition, title, location, market conditions, seller circumstances, buyer availability, and other factors.

This case study describes a specific property or transaction. Results vary based on property condition, title, location, equity, market conditions, seller circumstances, and other factors. This example does not guarantee similar results.