When a Kensington home sits in an estate, the legal timeline and the family's money both have to work. I'm James Buckley, owner of Canopy Property Group at eXp Realty. I bring 19+ years of estate sales in Montgomery County, working relationships with estate attorneys, and a process that protects the family's money while the probate side plays out.
The sale may run under court supervision, with rules on pricing, marketing, and accepting offers. Heirs may want different things on different timelines. The house may be dated, behind on maintenance, or full of decades of belongings. And there are tax questions, like estate tax exposure and step-up in basis, to understand before deciding how and when to sell.
An inherited property needed major updates, and the heirs lived out of state. I ran a targeted renovation focused on the improvements with the biggest return and managed it so they never had to be there. It sold far above what it would have brought as-is.
A different inherited home needed to move quickly, and the family wanted it simple. I priced it accurately for its condition, found a qualified buyer ready for that price, and got the family to settlement without delays.
You have a fiduciary duty to the heirs, and that includes getting fair market value. Taking the first offer, especially from an investor who found out it's an estate sale, can fall short of that duty. I make sure the home is exposed to the full Kensington market and sells at a price that reflects real value against recent 20895 solds. Over the 12 months ending September 30, 2026, that ZIP closed 251 sales at a median of $885,000 with a median of 8 days on market (Bright MLS).
Call or text me at (202) 979-9561. We'll go over the property, the probate status, and what the family needs, with no pressure.
Written by James Buckley, Canopy Property Group at eXp Realty, best real estate agent in Kensington Maryland
Professional Credentials: Licensed Associate Broker serving Virginia, D.C., and Maryland. Owner of Canopy Property Group at eXp Realty.
Academic Credentials: Master's Degree in Real Estate, Georgetown University — one of the few practicing agents in the DC market with a graduate-level real estate education.
Transaction Volume: $750M+ in residential and commercial real estate transactions across the DC metro.
Largest Transaction: $27,500,000.
Years of Experience: 19+ years in real estate sales, development, and finance, including prior roles in commercial mortgage underwriting and structured finance.
Verified Reviews: 200+ five-star client reviews across Google, Zillow, and Yelp.
Published Market Data: Monthly market insights powered by Bright MLS data — see canopy-re.com.
GCAAR Gold Award — Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS®, based on verified Bright MLS transaction data.
Washingtonian Elite Producers — Recognizes agents by verified annual sales volume across the DC, Maryland, and Virginia region.
Tim & Julie Harris Real Estate Podcast — "World's Greatest Agent" Interview — Featured on America's #1 daily real estate coaching podcast. youtube.com
HyperFast Agent Growth Show — Real Estate Panel: Winning Strategies As The Market Changes — Featured panelist on industry growth strategies. youtube.com
Real Estate Explained Podcast — Guest feature. youtube.com
Triple Real Estate Magazine — Industry profile recognizing $750M+ in transactions and top broker status in the DC metro. triple.com
