{"id":66792,"date":"2026-01-27T16:43:43","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T00:43:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=66792"},"modified":"2026-01-27T16:44:02","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T00:44:02","slug":"selling-a-house-as-is-in-charlotte","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/selling-a-house-as-is-in-charlotte\/","title":{"rendered":"Selling a House \u2018As Is\u2019 in Charlotte"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thinking about selling a house \u201cas is\u201d in Charlotte, NC? Whether you\u2019ve got a fixer-upper in Eastland or recently inherited a relative\u2019s home in Steele Creek, sometimes the goal is to skip repairs, get a fair offer, and move on without delay.<\/p>\n

According to Melissa Polce<\/a>, a top Charlotte real estate agent with over 26 years of experience, the number one reason why local homeowners pursue an as-is sale is that they want to move on quickly. \u201cThe second runner-up reason is usually that there\u2019s something in their life causing them to have to sell relatively quickly. That\u2019s often divorce, or having to move out of state quickly, maybe for a job,\u201d Polce says.<\/p>\n

However, selling a house \u201cas is\u201d usually means accepting an offer below market value, and it doesn\u2019t always prevent buyers from trying to negotiate savings down the road. In this article, we\u2019ll take a closer look at how to sell a house as-is in Charlotte, your options for getting an offer, and what to expect from the process.<\/p>\n

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Fast facts about selling a house \u2018as is\u2019 in Charlotte<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Median sales price in Charlotte<\/td>\n$426,000<\/a> (December 2025)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Average days on market (DOM) for Charlotte<\/td>\n55 days<\/a> (December 2025)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Disclosures<\/td>\nNorth Carolina law requires sellers to disclose material facts about the property through the Residential Property and Owners\u2019 Association Disclosure Statement<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MLS has a field to mark a listing \u201cas is\u201d?<\/td>\nNo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Is a real estate attorney required?<\/td>\nReal estate attorneys are<\/a> considered essential for closing in the state of North Carolina.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Real estate transfer taxes?<\/td>\n$1 for every $500<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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What is \u2018as is\u2019 condition in real estate?<\/h2>\n

\u201cAs is\u201d is a type of home sale in which it\u2019s mutually understood that no improvements will be made to the property before it changes ownership. When selling a house \u201cas is,\u201d the seller chooses not to entertain buyers’ requests to complete repairs or provide a credit for fixes.<\/p>\n

An as-is sale may also indicate that the functionality and longevity of certain components of the home, such as a leaky roof or a stove on its last legs, is not guaranteed.<\/p>\n

When selling a house \u201cas is,\u201d the general condition of the property should already be accounted for in the purchase price of the home to the best of the seller\u2019s knowledge.<\/p>\n

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Which types of homes are sold \u2018as is\u2019?<\/h2>\n

Homes sold \u201cas is\u201d often need a fair amount of work or may be cosmetically outdated. It\u2019s not a label you\u2019re likely to put on a listing in pristine, move-in ready<\/a> condition.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs is\u201d sales often attract investors searching for their next flip or buyers seeking a good deal, perhaps on a home in a great location with lots of potential for improvement.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf it\u2019s not a primary residence, it\u2019s almost always an investment property. I actually just closed one like that on Friday. The person was left a bunch of properties when their mother passed away. It had been a rental, and they said, \u2018We just don\u2019t want to mess with this,\u2019 so they sold it as-is,\u201d says Polce.<\/p>\n

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What problems do you have to disclose in Charlotte?<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re selling a house \u201cas is\u201d in Charlotte, it doesn\u2019t mean sweeping any known problems with the property under the rug.<\/p>\n

A good time to fill out the Residential Property and Owners\u2019 Association Disclosure Statement<\/a> is prior to listing your home or requesting an offer, so that you know it\u2019s already taken care of.<\/p>\n

According to the document, North Carolina law requires residential property owners to complete the form and provide it to the buyer prior to any offer to purchase.<\/p>\n

The form will walk you through documenting what you know about the state of the property\u2019s roof, foundation, floors, walls, ceiling, and windows.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll also be prompted to fill out information about:<\/p>\n