Sell Your House Fast in Temple Hills, Maryland

Selling a House in Temple Hills

Temple Hills is a close-in community just southeast of Washington, DC, with Metro access on the Green Line at Naylor Road station, which WMATA lists at 3101 Branch Avenue in Temple Hills (WMATA station information). It is not an incorporated town. The Census Bureau counts it as a census-designated place, and in that area most homes are rented rather than owner-occupied.

• 8,350

  Residents in the 2020 census

• 35.9%

  Homes that are owner-occupied

• 62.3%

  Owner-occupied countywide

Source: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, Temple Hills CDP and Prince George’s County (owner-occupied rates are 2020-2024 estimates). Census figures cover the 1.41-square-mile census-designated place, which may not match every Temple Hills mailing address.

• The county is your local government

  Because Temple Hills has no town government, Prince George’s County handles code enforcement, building permits, and rental licensing. Code complaints go to the county’s Code Compliance division through PGC311, and untended grass or weeds over 12 inches is a violation (county Code Enforcement FAQs).

• A community of renters, landlords, and condo owners

  With only about a third of homes owner-occupied, many Temple Hills sellers are landlords, investors, or owners of a condo or townhouse in an association. The next two sections cover what those sales involve.

• Look up the permit record

  A finished basement, a deck, or an addition without a permit can come up during a buyer’s or title company’s review. You can search county permit records by address before you sell (permit history search).

For the county’s property tax calendar and tax sale redemption periods, see our Prince George’s County tax and probate guide.

Selling a Temple Hills Rental Property

Yes, you can sell a rental with tenants in place. In Temple Hills, a house, townhouse, or condo with one or two rental units falls under Prince George’s County’s single-family rental license, so start by confirming that license is current.

• How the county license works

  The county licenses any building where a landlord rents out one or two dwelling units. After an application is approved, the county issues a temporary license for 30 to 90 days while an inspector checks the interior and exterior, and a full license lasts two years. Owners of a townhouse or condo in an HOA also have to show the association is satisfied or that there is no HOA (county single-family rental licensing).

• County, not town

  The county lists 18 municipalities that license their own rentals. Temple Hills isn’t one of them, so the county is the office to call, unlike nearby District Heights, which handles its own (county list of municipalities).

• Leases, deposits, and the tenant’s rights

  Gather the current lease, security deposit records, and rent history. A buyer generally takes the property subject to the lease, and Maryland gives tenants in some small rentals a right of first refusal before a sale.

Our tired landlord guide covers selling with tenants in place, including the right of first refusal.

Selling a Temple Hills Condo or HOA Home

If your home is a condominium unit or sits in a homeowners association, Maryland law adds paperwork that a buyer is entitled to see, whether you list it or sell directly.

• Condominiums

  When an owner resells a condo unit, the buyer must receive the declaration, bylaws, rules, and a resale certificate from the council of unit owners covering fees, reserves, insurance, and pending lawsuits. The buyer can cancel within 7 days of receiving everything (Real Property §11-135).

• Homeowners associations

  In an HOA, the seller discloses the current fees, any delinquent amounts, pending lawsuits against the association, and the governing documents. A buyer who gets them late has 5 calendar days to cancel (Real Property §11B-106).

• Unpaid fees

  Past-due condo or HOA fees don’t usually block a sale. The title company asks the association for a payoff, and the balance is typically paid from your proceeds at closing.

Ask the association or its management company for the resale package early, so the documents and the buyer’s review period don’t hold up the closing date.

We Buy Houses Throughout Temple Hills and Nearby Areas

We buy in Temple Hills and the communities around it: Camp Springs to the southeast, Hillcrest Heights and Marlow Heights toward the District line, Suitland and District Heights to the northeast, and Oxon Hill, Fort Washington, and Clinton to the south and west. Highlighted names have their own local page.

• Temple Hills
• Camp Springs
• Suitland
• Hillcrest Heights
• Marlow Heights
• Oxon Hill
• Fort Washington
• Clinton
• District Heights

Selling elsewhere in the county? See every area we cover on our county-wide list of areas.

• Inherited property

  A parent’s house or condo that the heirs don’t plan to live in, with a mortgage or condo fees still coming due.

  Inherited property guide →

• Probate

  An estate that has to be opened before anyone can sign a contract, while the house sits and the bills keep arriving.

  Probate sale guide →

• Foreclosure

  Missed mortgage payments, sometimes with past-due condo or HOA fees on top.

  Foreclosure options →

• Major repairs

  A worn-out HVAC system, an old roof, or a kitchen and baths that haven’t been touched in decades.

  Major repairs guide →

• Code violations

  A county notice about tall grass, trash, an inoperable vehicle, or exterior upkeep.

  Code violation help →

• Vacant property

  An empty house or unit that still needs insurance, utilities, and someone checking on it.

• Delinquent taxes

  County property taxes that fell behind, with the annual tax sale ahead.

• Liens or title issues

  A judgment, an unreleased loan, or an association lien for unpaid fees.

  Title problem help →

• Problem tenants

  A rental with missed rent, damage, or an expired county rental license, owned by a landlord who is ready to stop.

  Tired landlord guide →

• Divorce

  A jointly owned home that has to be sold so the equity can be divided.

• Relocation

  A new job or a family move, with no time to prepare the house for showings.

• Downsizing

  Long-time owners ready for a smaller place with less to maintain.

How Selling Directly Works

1. 1

   Tell Us About the Property

   Send us the address and a few details about the condition and your situation.

2. 2

   Review Your Options

   We evaluate the property and, if it fits our buying criteria, provide a no-obligation offer.

3. 3

   Choose Your Closing Timeline

   If you accept, we coordinate with a professional title company and work toward a closing date that fits the transaction and your needs.

Can You Sell a House As-Is in Temple Hills?

In many situations, yes. A homeowner may sell a house as-is when the buyer agrees to accept the property in its current condition, although title, legal, code, or disclosure issues may still need to be handled.

As-is refers to the physical condition, not the paperwork. In Temple Hills that usually means checking for open county code notices, unpermitted work, an expired rental license, and, for a condo or HOA home, the association’s resale documents. You still owe the buyer Maryland’s disclosure or disclaimer statement.

For more detail, see Maryland major repairs help and selling a house with code violations.

Selling an Inherited House in Temple Hills

An inherited Temple Hills property can involve any of these:

• Probate
• Multiple heirs
• Mortgages
• Liens
• Repairs
• Personal property
• Title issues

If the owner lived in Prince George’s County, the estate is generally opened with the Register of Wills for Prince George’s County, and the personal representative then has authority to sell. If the property was a rental, the existing lease usually continues, so the estate steps into the landlord’s role until the sale closes.

For an inherited condo or HOA home, the monthly fees keep coming due while the estate is open. Unpaid fees can become a balance the association collects at closing, so it helps to keep them current or know the payoff.

Our guide to selling an inherited house in Maryland explains the process from opening the estate to closing.

Facing Foreclosure in Temple Hills?

Timing matters. The earlier you understand your options, the more of them are usually still open. Depending on your situation, they may include a repayment plan or loan modification, Maryland’s foreclosure mediation program, a refinance, a traditional listing, or a direct sale. A HUD-approved housing counselor can review them with you at little or no cost, and an attorney can advise on your rights.

A direct sale is one option among several. It only works if it can close before the foreclosure sale and the proceeds cover what is owed, including any past-due condo or HOA fees. We can’t promise to stop a foreclosure.

Read our guide to Maryland foreclosure options.

What If the Property Has Liens or Title Problems?

Title issues that can slow a sale include:

• Old mortgages
• Judgment liens
• Tax liens
• Deceased owners
• Multiple owners
• Probate issues

For a Temple Hills rental or condo, that can also mean an association lien for unpaid fees or a judgment from a past dispute. The title company searches the land records, lists what must be paid, released, or signed, and pays most items from the proceeds at closing. Others, like a missing heir, take more time.

See our guide to Maryland title problem help.

Temple Hills Seller FAQs

Why Work With Maryland House Pros?

Prince George’s County is our home market, and our office is at 9664 Marlboro Pike in Upper Marlboro, the county seat. Founder Kerry Woods is a military veteran with 25 years of real estate experience. Learn more about our team.

• Local Prince George’s County focus
• Maryland-based company
• 25 years of real estate experience
• Veteran owned
• Sell as-is
• No traditional agent commission paid to us as buyer
• Flexible closing when possible
• Professional title company closing
• No obligation to accept an offer