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Marc Dosik is the trusted estate sale expert for the Washington, DC metro area.

Since 1998, Marc has served as a primary decision maker and Associate Broker, helping hundreds of families navigate the complexities of probate and property liquidation. He works alongside a specialized network of probate attorneys and contractors to ensure a smooth transition for every heir.

If you have inherited a property in Washington, DC, Maryland, or Virginia, starting the process with the right team is vital to protecting the estate’s value. Selling an estate can be emotionally draining and legally complex. Marc and his team take the burden off your shoulders by managing everything from property preparation to the final closing.

There are no upfront costs to hire the Fed City Team. Our professional fees are ultimately paid through the final sale of the home at settlement. Besides partnering with professionals who understand what a trustee is facing, one of the unique aspects of our team is we can bring maximum value for the sale of the estate home by fronting the beautification and repairs of the home so none of the heirs have any out-of-pocket expenses.

Of course, there are plenty of estate sales where we sell the house "As-Is" and we have an expert marketing strategy designed to bring the highest offer to the table in either case. Every estate is unique, but our process is designed to be respectful and efficient. We turn a complicated asset into a clean slate and a financial win for your family.

An Estate Sale should be a source of relief for your family.

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Don't let a vacant inherited home or a confusing probate process become a heavy financial weight. 

An estate sale is the strategic liquidation of real property following the passing of a loved one or a transition in ownership. Lenders and local courts require specific procedures to clear titles and satisfy debts before a property can change hands. If you are managing an estate due to a death in the family or a transition into long term care, selling the home is often the smartest financial solution. 

Do not wait to get the professional help you need. Marc Dosik and his team will coordinate with your legal counsel to resolve liens and prepare the home for the market at no out of pocket cost to you. You will walk away with the maximum equity possible and the peace of mind that every legal detail was handled by local professionals.

DC Probate

Do you have to go through probate to sell an inherited house in DC?

It depends on how the title was held when the owner passed. In DC, a property owned in the decedent's sole name generally has to go through probate before it can be legally sold. Probate is the court-supervised process that confirms the will (or applies DC's intestacy rules when there is no will), appoints someone to act for the estate, and clears the title so a buyer's lender and title company will close.

Many families have already avoided probate without realizing it. A property usually passes outside probate when it was held in joint tenancy or tenancy by the entirety with right of survivorship, placed in a living trust, or set to transfer to a named beneficiary. If that is your situation, you may be able to sell sooner, and our guide to selling an inherited house in DC walks through it. When you are not sure how the title was held, that is the first thing we check.

Timeline

How long does probate take in DC?

DC probate runs through the Probate Division of the DC Superior Court, overseen by the Register of Wills. Even a straightforward estate generally takes at least 8 months, and often closer to a year, largely because creditors get a 6-month window to file claims. A contested estate can take longer. The court opens the estate, appoints a personal representative (called an executor when named in the will) to act for it, and authorizes the sale of estate property.

DC also offers a faster small estate process, but only up to $80,000 in assets (raised from $40,000 in March 2025, DC Code 20-351). A typical DC house is worth far more than that, so most inherited homes still go through the standard process. We line up the valuation, clean-out, and repairs alongside the court steps so the home is ready to list the moment the court allows a sale.

The Difference

Net proceeds versus a cash offer

Cash-offer companies advertise speed and "no repairs," and for some estates that is the right call. What the ad does not say is that the discount and the repair upside both go to the buyer, not the family. When a home can be prepared and listed, the estate usually nets more, and our deferred-cost repair program means the heirs still pay nothing up front.

Cash offer versus listing a prepared inherited home
What you are comparingCash offerList with Fed City Team
Sale priceDiscounted for speed and repairsFull market value, prepared first
RepairsNone; the buyer keeps the upsideWe front the cost, repaid at closing
Out of pocket to heirs$0, but a lower net$0 until closing
Who keeps the renovation valueThe cash buyerThe estate and its heirs
Best whenThe estate needs the fastest exitThe family wants the highest net

A cash offer can make sense when speed matters more than price, for example a badly distressed home or a hard deadline. When the goal is the most money for the heirs, preparing and listing the home almost always wins, and that is the gap our program is built to close.

$0 Out of Pocket

Sell as-is or fix it up first?

Both paths work, and the right one depends on the home's condition, how fast the estate needs to close, and whether the heirs want any money tied up in repairs. Selling as-is is the fastest, simplest route, and we market as-is homes to draw the strongest offer. Fixing the home up first can lift the final price, sometimes by more than the cost of the work.

The usual obstacle is that repairs cost money the estate may not have on hand, especially with several heirs and a vacant house. That is the gap our program closes: we can front the beautification and repairs so none of the heirs pay out of pocket, then recover that cost from the proceeds at closing.

Estate Sale Clients

Estate Sales, Handled With Care

Real Google reviews from families who trusted Marc to sell an inherited home or condo, often from out of state and during a difficult time.

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Selling my deceased mother’s condo as part of an estate sale was an emotional and sometimes overwhelming process, but he made everything so much easier from start to finish. He went above and beyond, not only guiding me through the sale, but also helping coordinate and take care of the repairs needed to get the condo market-ready... What meant the most was his patience, compassion, and genuine care throughout the entire process.
Lisa CarterSold her late mother’s condoGoogle · May 2026
Marc was amazing in helping me sell a D.C. condo as part of my duties as the executor of an estate. I live out of state and was concerned about my ability to oversee the upgrades... we ended up getting six offers, all with escalation clauses. We sold at $39k above the listing price.
Lorie FridellOut-of-state executor · sold $39k over askingGoogle · April 2026
Marc helped in the sale of my dad’s house. He was an absolute pleasure to work with. He was always available whether it be a weeknight or a weekend. I trusted his judgment in the process and could not be happier with the outcome.
Connie KeySold her father’s houseGoogle · December 2024

Considering an estate or probate sale in the DC area? Marc handles the repairs, the timeline, and the details so the process stays simple.

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Estate Sale FAQs

In the context of property, an estate sale refers to the sale of a home owned by a deceased person or a trust. This typically requires court authorization through the probate process to ensure the title is clear and the heirs receive their correct share of the proceeds.

Even a straightforward DC estate generally takes at least 8 months and often closer to a year, mainly because creditors have a 6-month window to file claims. Contested estates can take longer. Probate runs through the Probate Division of the DC Superior Court, overseen by the Register of Wills.

Effective March 2025, DC's small estate threshold is $80,000 in assets, up from $40,000 (DC Code 20-351). Because most DC homes are worth more than that, an inherited house usually goes through the standard process.

A standard sale involves a living owner signing a deed to transfer property. In a probate sale, the court must often appoint a Personal Representative or Executor to act on behalf of the estate. This requires specific legal filings in DC, Maryland, or Virginia before the home can be officially sold.

Selling an inherited home often involves more than just a listing. It requires clearing out decades of personal belongings, managing necessary repairs, and coordinating between multiple heirs. A specialist like Marc Dosik manages these logistics while understanding the unique tax implications and court requirements involved in these transactions.

Any property where the title is held by a deceased individual or a trust is eligible. We specialize in homes that need significant work or families that need a quick, professional liquidation to settle the estate's affairs.

First, contact a real estate professional with deep experience in the DMV probate market. Marc Dosik of the Fed City Team provides the local expertise and success rate you need. Your agent will evaluate the property value and help you navigate the legal steps required by local courts to get the home ready for a successful sale.

There are $0 out of pocket costs for the heirs to hire our team. Professional commissions, attorney fees, and closing costs are paid directly from the proceeds of the sale at the time of settlement. This ensures your family receives the highest possible return without any personal financial risk.

Yes. When repairs will bring a stronger price, we can front the cost of the work and recover it from the sale proceeds at closing, so no heir pays out of pocket. Exact program terms are confirmed with you before any work begins.

For most families the tax is smaller than expected, thanks to the stepped-up basis: the home's cost basis is reset to its value on the owner's date of death, so capital gains tax is generally owed only on the appreciation since then. This is general information, not tax advice.

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