Will you be listing my house on the MLS or actually buying it?

We’re not agents, and we don’t list houses. Here at Cape Fear Cash Offer, we are professional home buyers: We buy houses in New Hanover County, Pender County & Brunswick County that meet our purchasing criteria, and we don’t use bank financing so you don’t have to worry about our ability to close on a deal. After purchasing, we may repair the house and resell it to another homeowner or keep it as a rental ourselves.

How are you different from a real estate agent?

Real estate agents list properties and hope that someone will buy them, then take a percentage of the sale price if they find a buyer (often 3% to 6%). Agents can be a great option for those who can wait months and don’t mind paying commissions. We’re different because we buy the house directly from you with cash, so we can often make a decision within a couple of days (sometimes even the same day), and you can choose the closing date.

Do you pay fair prices for properties?

Many of the houses we purchase are below market value so we can resell at a profit. Many sellers value the speed, cash closing, and the convenience of selling as-is without repairs or agent fees. There’s no obligation to accept our offer, and you can decide what’s best for you.

How do you determine the price to offer on my house?

We look at the location of the property, what repairs are needed, the current condition of the property, and the value of comparable houses sold in the area recently. Taking all of that into consideration, we come up with a fair price that works for us and works for you, too.

Are there any fees or commissions to work with you?

There are NO fees or commissions when you sell your house directly to us compared to listing fees, where up to 6% can come out of your pocket. If it’s a fit, we’ll buy your house with no hassles and no fees, and we’ll often pay for closing costs too. We make our money after paying for repairs and reselling the house for a profit, and we take on that risk.

Is there any obligation when I submit my information?

There is absolutely zero obligation. Once you tell us a bit about your property, we’ll review it, may set up a call to learn more, and make you a fair all-cash offer. From there, it’s 100% your decision whether you’d like to move forward.

Your Questions About Selling Your Home for Cash in NC — Answered Honestly

Selling your home for cash is a straightforward process — but it’s also unfamiliar to most people, and the questions are always the same. We have answered the ones we hear most often below, as directly as we can. If something is not covered here, call us at 910-636-7295 or fill out the form on this page. We respond within the hour.

Q: Will you list my house on the MLS or actually buy it directly?

A: We buy it directly — we are not agents and we do not list properties. Cape Fear Cash Offer purchases homes outright in New Hanover, Pender, and Brunswick Counties using our own funds, with no bank financing involved. That means there is no lender approval process, no financing contingency, and no risk that the deal falls through because a loan was denied. After we purchase, we typically renovate and resell or hold as a rental — but from the moment you accept our offer, the property and its responsibilities are ours.

Q: What is the actual difference between selling to you and listing with an agent?

A: An agent markets your home to find a buyer — a process that takes an average of 4 to 6 months in most markets, costs you 3 to 6% in commission, and carries no guarantee of closing. If a buyer’s financing falls through or an inspection triggers demands you cannot meet, the deal collapses and the process starts over.

We are not agents. We are the buyer. We make a decision in days, pay in cash, and close on a date you choose. There are no commissions, no open houses, no inspection negotiations, and no financing risk. The tradeoff is that our offer will typically be below full retail market value — we are buying as-is and taking on the repair costs and resale risk ourselves. For sellers who need speed, certainty, or freedom from a difficult property, that tradeoff is usually the right one.

Looking for this to be broken down further? Here’s a comparison chart to give an overview:

	Selling w/ A New Hanover County, Pender County & Brunswick County Agent	SOLD To Cape Fear Cash Offer
Commissions / Fees:	Up to 6%, paid by you, the seller	None
Who Pays Closing Costs?	2% on average is paid by you, the seller	We pay all costs.
*Inspection & Financing Contingency:**	Yes, sales can fall through.	None needed
Appraisal Needed:	Yes, the sale is often subject to appraisal.	No, we make cash offers.
Average Days Until Sold:	+/- 91 Days	We provide immediate cash offers.
Number of Showings:	It Depends	1 (Just Us)
Closing Date:	30-60+/- days after accepting the buyer’s offer	The date of YOUR CHOICE.
Who Pays For Repairs?	Negotiated during the inspection period	We pay for all repairs.

_{*An inspection contingency lets the buyer have time to do an inspection and back out of the sale or negotiate a new price if there are repairs that need to be done. If you can’t come to an agreement with the buyer, the buyer has the right to back out of the sale. Similarly, a financing contingency gives the buyer the wiggle room to back out of the purchase if they can’t obtain a loan or if the home doesn’t appraise for the value that the bank needs to close the loan.}

Q: Will I get a fair price, or will you lowball me?

A: Our offers are honest, not lowball — but they are also typically below full retail market value, and we will tell you that upfront. Here is why: we buy as-is, which means we absorb the repair costs, the carrying costs while we renovate, the cost of reselling, and all the risk of whether the renovated property sells at the price we expect. That risk has a cost, and our offer reflects it.

What you gain in return: no repairs, no agent fees, no closing costs, no financing risk, and a closing date you control. For many sellers — especially those dealing with a property in poor condition, an inherited home, a tight timeline, or a situation where certainty matters more than squeezing maximum value — that trade is the right one. We are happy to show you how we arrived at our number and let you decide if it works for you. There is no obligation either way.

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Q: How exactly do you calculate your offer?

A: Four factors determine every offer we make: the property’s location, its current condition, the estimated cost of repairs needed, and recent comparable sales in the immediate area. We look at what similar homes have sold for after renovation, subtract our repair costs and the margin we need to make the project viable, and arrive at a number that is honest for both sides.

We are transparent about this calculation — if you want to understand how we got to our number, we will walk you through it. We would rather you understand the offer than feel uncertain about it.

Q: Are there any fees, commissions, or hidden costs?

A: None. No agent commission, no listing fee, no closing costs charged to you, no hidden deductions at the table. The offer we give you is the amount you receive at closing — that is our commitment on every transaction.

We cover closing costs ourselves. We make our money by renovating the property and reselling it — which means we are taking on the financial risk of whether that renovation and resale succeeds. Once you accept our offer and we close, the property and every cost associated with it becomes our responsibility. You walk away with cash and nothing left to manage.

Q: If I fill out the form or call, am I committing to anything?

A: No. Submitting your information starts a conversation — nothing more. We will review your property details, follow up with any questions, and make you a written cash offer. At that point, the decision is entirely yours. Accept it, decline it, or take time to think it over — there is no pressure and no deadline. We would rather you make the right decision for your situation than feel rushed into one that is not.

Q: How fast can you actually close?

A: In straightforward situations with a clean title and no estate complications, we can close in as few as 7 days. Most of our closings happen within 2 to 3 weeks — which is the timeline we work toward on every deal unless you need more time.

If your situation has legal complexity — probate paperwork, title issues, multiple sellers, or an easement that needs resolving — it may take longer, but we handle all of that coordination ourselves. The closing happens as fast as the situation legally allows, and we keep you informed at every step so you always know exactly where things stand.

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