The people we help across Greater Baltimore usually aren't just "selling a house." They're facing a hard moment, an inherited home, a foreclosure notice, a rental they're finally done with, and they want an honest way through it. Whatever brought you here, there's a good chance we've helped someone through it before.
Deep Roots REI is a local, family-run home buyer serving Baltimore County and the surrounding area. We buy houses directly, as-is, for cash, and when listing with an agent would serve you better, we'll tell you honestly.
Marisa & Matthew LarkinFounders, Deep Roots REI
Here are the situations we know well. If yours isn't listed, reach out anyway, if it's a problem with a house, we can probably help.
Selling a house in probate or an inherited property can feel overwhelming, especially while you're grieving. We've walked many Baltimore families through it. There's no rush and no wrong answer.
How we help We can often buy before probate fully closes, coordinate with your attorney, and clear out whatever is left behind so you don't have to.
Selling an inherited house? Start hereIf you're wondering how to stop foreclosure, the most important thing to know is that acting early gives you the most options. Pre-foreclosure is a window, not an ending.
How we help If there's a sale date coming, tell us first. We can sometimes close in time to stop it, and we will never pressure you to decide.
See all your foreclosure optionsBad tenants, midnight repair calls, deferred maintenance, the lease cycle that never ends. If you're ready to stop being a landlord, you don't have to evict anyone or wait for a lease to end first.
How we help We buy with tenants and leases in place and take on the deferred maintenance, so you never field another midnight repair call.
We buy houses as-is, including homes in bad condition that need major repairs. You don't have to fix anything, clean anything out, or spend a dollar getting it ready.
How we help Skip the contractors and the cleanout. We price the home around the work it needs and handle every bit of it after closing.
Selling a house during a divorce is rarely simple. You need a fair price, a clear process, and a fast, private close so both people can move forward.
How we help We keep one neutral point of contact, update both parties equally, and close on a clear, predictable timeline so everyone can move on.
Income changes happen, and they're nothing to be ashamed of. You likely have more options than you think. No judgment. No pressure. Just clarity.
How we help We walk through every option with you, including the ones that don't end in a sale, so you can protect your credit and your equity.
It's not your fault. Some homes don't fit the traditional MLS model, and a listing that sat without selling is exhausting and discouraging.
How we help No relisting and no more showings. We will give you a straight answer on whether a direct sale beats going back on the market.
Maybe you're downsizing, relocating for work, or moving closer to family. The house that once fit your life has become a burden of upkeep and cost.
How we help Pick your closing date around your move, leave behind anything you don't want, and we will handle the rest.
However you came to this page, the path forward is the same simple one. Most homeowners go from first call to closing in two to four weeks, though we always move at the pace that's right for you.
Call, text, or fill out the form. You tell us about the home and the situation. No pressure, no commitment.
We research the property, run comparable sales, and arrange a brief walkthrough, usually within 48 hours.
A written, no-obligation cash offer, and we walk you through exactly how we got to the number.
Two weeks, two months, whatever you need. We handle the paperwork and cover the closing costs.
The biggest worry when selling to a cash buyer is being lowballed. Here is exactly how we make sure that never happens to you.
Every offer is built on recent comparable sales in your neighborhood and the honest cost of the work the home needs, not a formula designed to grind you down.
When we present your offer, we walk you through exactly how we reached it, line by line. If a number doesn't make sense to you, we'll explain it until it does.
If listing with an agent would put more money in your pocket, we'll say so, even though it means we don't buy your house. Your best move matters more than our next deal.
Yes. We buy houses as-is across Baltimore County and the surrounding area, whether the home needs a full renovation, has deferred maintenance, or is move-in ready. You do not need to make repairs, clean out, or stage anything. We factor the condition into a fair, written offer.
Often, yes. If you are behind on payments or have received a foreclosure notice, acting early gives you the most options. We can sometimes close before a foreclosure sale date and stop the process. Even if you only want to understand your options, the conversation is free and stays private.
It depends on where the estate is in the probate process, and we have walked many Baltimore families through exactly this. In many cases we can begin the conversation and line everything up so closing happens as soon as the estate allows. We handle the paperwork and work on your timeline.
Yes. We buy occupied rentals and handle the tenant situation ourselves, so you do not have to evict anyone or wait for a lease to end before selling. If you are a tired landlord ready to be done, you can hand us the keys and the lease.
Listing with an agent means showings, repairs, financing contingencies, commissions, and an uncertain timeline. Selling directly to us means a written cash offer, no repairs, no commissions, no closing costs to you, and a closing date you choose. It is not the right fit for every seller, and we will tell you honestly when listing would serve you better.
That is completely fine. Many people contact us just to understand their options during a hard moment. There is no obligation and no pressure. We will give you honest information so you can make the decision that is right for you and your family.
Whatever situation brought you here, you can talk it through with a real local neighbor who has helped people just like you. Whether you're ready to sell or just need to understand your options, we're here.
We'll respond personally, usually within 24 hours.