How to Sell a House in NC
While you could try to sell your own house in North Carolina, using a real estate agent is a better option. They have the resources to list your home and market it in on the Web and in their print publications. A North Carolina real estate agent is also knowledgeable about laws and regulations. The professional will have the necessary legal forms and contracts needed. They can also help the home sale go more smoothly, as they are accustomed to the many bumps in the road that home sellers experience.
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Things You'll Need
- Knowledge of money owed on existing mortgage
- Time to meet with real estate agent
- Money to make cosmetic changes
Instructions
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Find a local real estate agent through a Website that lists licensed professionals. Consult people you know who have recently sold a home in North Carolina to get recommendations on a solid real estate agent. Invite the real estate agent to your home. If you are comfortable with the professional and their commission terms, sign the contract, which enables them to list your home.
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Fill out the residential property disclosure information with the professional. The condition of the heating or cooling systems, plumbing, sewage, drainage, and electrical systems will need to be disclosed. In addition, any previous or current termite damage needs to be disclosed. Structurally, foundation problems should also be listed. The condition of the roof also needs to be disclosed. In North Carolina, existence of lead paint or asbestos (for houses built before 1978) also need to be disclosed.
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Create a listing with the real estate agent that describes the best features of the house. Focus on the positive aspects, including the home's features you would miss if you sold the house.
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Discuss with the real estate agent which features you are willing to fix for the buyer and which ones you are not. This will give the agent a better idea of which buyers will be right for you.
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Make sure you really want to sell your North Carolina house before signing the purchase agreement, a binding, legal document.
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Tips & Warnings
Make the cosmetic changes suggested by the real estate agent.
Allow key-box entry to encourage more buyers to see your home on their schedule.
Be flexible after a contract is signed and work with the buyer on inspection and repair costs.
Do not lie or try to hide major defects of the home; they need to be disclosed according to North Carolina law.
Do not mislead potential buyers about the home's features.
