FSBO trades effort for potential net. Cash trades net for speed and certainty. Here's the comparison.
FSBO can net more if you price accurately, market well, and find a financed retail buyer — but the effort and risk are real. Cash offers reflect investor pricing in exchange for speed, certainty, and zero showings. The right answer depends on whether you value the spread or the certainty more.
Cash offers in NC typically close in 7–21 days. FSBO sales depend entirely on how quickly you find a buyer and whether they're financed — most take 30–60+ days from contract to close.
Yes — title, deed prep, transfer fees, and pro-rated taxes still apply. Many cash buyers offer to cover some of these as part of the offer structure, but you should compare net proceeds, not headline price.
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