{"id":49745,"date":"2024-10-28T13:52:03","date_gmt":"2024-10-28T20:52:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=49745"},"modified":"2025-07-29T09:46:54","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T16:46:54","slug":"cost-to-sell-a-house-in-north-carolina","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/cost-to-sell-a-house-in-north-carolina\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is the Cost to Sell a House in North Carolina?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re like most homeowners in the Tar Heel State, your home is likely your most valuable asset. When you decide to sell, it\u2019s a huge financial move, and you\u2019ll want to retain as much proceeds as possible. But how much does it cost to sell a house in North Carolina?<\/p>\n<p>In this guide, we\u2019ve researched the typical expenses you can expect to pay and gathered expert selling tips from a top-rated North Carolina real estate agent.<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"geo-cta widget-cta widget-cta--content     widget-cta--dark widget-cta--dark-blue-gradient\">\n    <div class=\"widget-element--content\">\n        <div class=\"widget-element--content-header\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"homelight logo\" class=\"widget-element--logo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/ccprototypev5\/images\/logo-small-cta.png\" width=\"106\" height=\"25\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n        \n                <h3 class=\"cta-headline widget--bold\">What's Your North Carolina Home Worth Now?<\/h3>\n                        <p>Get a near-instant real estate house price estimate from HomeLight for free. Our tool analyzes the records of recently sold homes near you, your home\u2019s last sale price, and other market trends to provide a preliminary range of value in under two minutes.<\/p>\n        \n                <div class=\"widget-element--buttons\">\n            <a data-type=\"In Content CTA\" href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/simple-home-value\/quiz?#\/qaas=0\/\" class=\"cta-click-track widget-element--button\">Get Estimate<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n <div id=\"section--1\" data-toc-header=\"Housing trends in North Carolina\" data-toc-type=\"head\"><\/div><\/p>\n<h2>Housing trends in North Carolina<\/h2>\n<p>North Carolina has seen an increase in active listings and the housing landscape remains relatively stable, reflecting an ongoing seller\u2019s market. But, like most states, market conditions have kept many homebuyers and sellers on the fence. According to the North Carolina Association of Realtors, the median statewide single-family home sales price is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncrealtors.org\/resources\/news-data\/market-data\/\">$370,000<\/a>. The state has 4.41 months of available inventory, a 23.1% increase over last year.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/how-long-does-it-take-to-sell-a-house\/\">average time to sell a house<\/a>\u00a0\u2014 the time from listing a home to having a signed purchase contract \u2014 can range between <a href=\"https:\/\/fred.stlouisfed.org\/series\/MEDDAYONMARNC\">40 to 57 days<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/agents\/brette-pankratz-nc-295798\">Brette Davis<\/a> is a top real estate agent in Raleigh who works with nearly 80% more single-family homes than the average agent in her market. She says home sales in Wake County and Durham County are moving faster than in other parts of the state.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBetween the two counties, the average (DOM) is hovering anywhere from 25 to 31 days. When we go into the winter month, homes usually sit a little bit longer,\u201d Davis says.<\/p>\n<p>She explains that market activity can vary quite a bit in the state, depending on where your home is located, but transaction data doesn\u2019t always tell the whole local story. \u201cRemember that even though the process may initially seem daunting and more challenging, there are great opportunities in our market \u2014 both in the timing and also in the location.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>An experienced agent familiar with your North Carolina market will know how to find those home-seller opportunities. Next, let\u2019s review some typical expense numbers so you know what to expect when selling a home in North Carolina.<\/p>\n<div id=\"section--2\" data-toc-header=\"Start with a home value estimate\" data-toc-type=\"head\"><\/div>\n<h2>Start with a home value estimate<\/h2>\n<p>Getting a home value estimate is a good first step in estimating the cost to sell a house in North Carolina. With property values and housing markets changing so dramatically in recent years, even if you\u2019re not selling right away, now is the time to check your home&#8217;s value. You may be pleasantly surprised to see what it\u2019s worth.<\/p>\n<p>You can get a free preliminary value estimate using HomeLight\u2019s free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/home-value-estimator\/\">Home Value Estimator<\/a>. This automated valuation model (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/automated-valuation-model-free\/\">AVM<\/a>) tool will use recent sales transactions, local market trends, and your property\u2019s latest selling price to provide a ballpark value range in under two minutes. Simply <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/simple-home-value\/quiz#\/qaas=0\/\">enter your address<\/a> and answer a few questions about your home to get started.<\/p>\n<div id=\"section--3\" data-toc-header=\"How much does it cost to sell a house in North Carolina?\" data-toc-type=\"head\"><\/div>\n<h2>How much does it cost to sell a house in North Carolina?<\/h2>\n<p>Based on current market data, the cost to sell a home in North Carolina ranges from 8%\u00a0 to 12% of your home\u2019s selling price. This typical estimate is based on current market data but can vary widely depending on your home\u2019s location, condition, and local service costs.<\/p>\n<p>Using the statewide median home price of $370,000, your total seller costs with agent commissions might fall between $29,600 and $44,400 based on the averages for each of the common expenses we\u2019ll review below.<\/p>\n<p>However, the estimated out-of-pocket <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/what-fees-are-associated-with-selling-a-house\/\">fees for selling a house<\/a> will depend on your unique situation and a number of variable factors, decisions, and preferences. Let\u2019s look at what you need to consider when determining the cost to sell a house in North Carolina.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn the cost to sell a house in North Carolina, including preparations, repairs, commissions, taxes, and other fees or closing costs. 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