The honest answer depends heavily on which path you take — here’s a realistic breakdown of both.

Traditional listing timeline

Once listed, homes in Maryland often take several weeks to receive an accepted offer, followed by another 30-45 days for financing and closing — two to three months total is common.

What can extend that further

Financing falling through, inspection negotiations, or a slower market can push a traditional sale well past the original estimate.

Cash sale timeline

From first contact to closing, a cash sale can realistically complete in 7 to 14 days if you want it to — or longer, on your schedule, if you don’t.

If timeline is the deciding factor for you, that gap is usually the clearest reason to consider a cash sale.