Burlington, NC · Alamance County and Guilford County · How it works
How Selling Your Burlington House to Us Works
1. Tell us about the house
USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in Burlington, Alamance County, and Guilford County, North Carolina. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
Start with the address, condition, who lives there, and the timing you have in mind. You can call before every property question is settled.
Call 888-274-5006 or use the form to tell us about the house.
We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Share the address and what you know about the property.
2. From the property conversation to settlement
The sale, step by step
Tell us about the house
Start with the Burlington address and what you know about condition, occupancy, access, and timing. If an estate, payoff, lien, tax, or title question is still open, tell us what you know so far. You can start the conversation before every property question is settled.
Talk through the property and read the written terms
We ask practical questions about the house and review it as-is. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. We give written cash offers in 24 hours. Written offer and written terms before you commit; title-company closing. Read the price, responsibilities, possession, timing, costs, and property-specific conditions before deciding whether to proceed.
Work through title, signing authority, and payoffs
If you choose to proceed, the title company reviews ownership, who can sign, mortgage payoffs, liens, taxes, and the documents needed for closing. A payoff is the amount needed to satisfy a mortgage or other obligation. Keep statements, notices, and estate papers you already have so the relevant questions can be checked.
Review the settlement sheet and close
The settlement sheet shows how the sale money breaks down. We always review the settlement sheet with the seller and walk through how the money breaks down so there is no confusion. We try to do that the day before closing so settlement is smooth; the title company confirms the final numbers. You're going to get a fair price and not have to do anything. Just show up at settlement.
3. Two ways to sell
Cash Offer or EZ Sale: compare the written numbers
We have two ways to buy. A Cash Offer is built for speed, condition, and tough situations — heavy repairs, tight timelines, difficult circumstances. EZ Sale is often the better fit when the house doesn't need major repairs and you want a higher number. Either way, you compare written numbers and you pick what works best for you.
Swipe across the table to compare all four selling options.
| Factor | List with a realtor | FSBO | Cash Offer | EZ Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timeline | Market-dependent | Market-dependent | 30 days or less | 60 days or less |
| Price | Highest, if it sells | Varies | Lower price | Higher price than the Cash Offer |
| Repairs | Repairs may be needed before listing or after inspection | The seller handles repair decisions | No repairs | No repairs |
| Commissions | Agent commissions apply under the listing agreement | No listing-agent commission; the seller handles the sale | No commissions | No commissions |
| Closing costs | Seller costs depend on the contract and settlement statement | Seller costs depend on the contract and settlement statement | No closing costs | No closing costs |
| Showings | The seller prepares for and coordinates showings | The seller markets the property and coordinates showings | None | None |
| Who buys | Retail buyer | Retail buyer | USA Home Buyers buys directly | Goes to one of our partners |
| Certainty | Depends on the buyer, inspections, financing, and contract | Depends on finding and qualifying a buyer | Written offer and written terms before you commit; title-company closing. | Written offer and written terms before you commit; title-company closing. |
| Net proceeds | Compare the expected sale price after commissions, repairs, costs, and waiting | Compare the expected sale price after seller-managed costs and work | Compare the written price after your payoff and other property obligations. No commissions. No closing costs. | Compare the written price after your payoff and other property obligations. No commissions. No closing costs. |
Compare what you would keep after costs with the Burlington calculator →
Questions about the two options? Call 888-274-5006.
4. Burlington and county details
Check which county covers the property
Burlington city limits intersect Alamance County and Guilford County. That is citywide orientation, not a parcel lookup: confirm the county for the actual address before using a county tax, court, or deed-record office. The City of Burlington lists Springwood Park in Guilford County; that local landmark does not identify another property's county.
Once you know the property's county, use the matching office for the record you need. County tax accounts, recorded deeds, and court records are handled through different routes. The City Tax Division handles City real-estate-tax billing and closing or transfer certification.
Alamance County Tax Department
For a county property-tax account or bill question on an Alamance County parcel.
Alamance County Register of Deeds
For recorded deeds and other Alamance County land documents.
Alamance County Clerk of Superior Court
A county court contact route for estate and court-record questions.
Guilford County Tax Department
For a county property-tax account or bill question on a Guilford County parcel.
Guilford County Register of Deeds
For recorded deeds and real-estate documents in Guilford County.
Guilford County Clerk of Superior Court
A county court contact route for estate and court-record questions.
City of Burlington Tax Division
For City real-estate-tax billing or closing and transfer certification, not a county tax account.
5. Closing numbers
Read the settlement sheet and North Carolina excise tax
The settlement sheet shows the sale price, mortgage payoff, liens, taxes, costs, and the amount scheduled for payment. Ask about any line you do not recognize. We always review the settlement sheet with the seller and walk through how the money breaks down so there is no confusion. We try to do that the day before closing so settlement is smooth; the title company confirms the final numbers.
For a taxable deed transfer, North Carolina charges an excise tax of $1 for each $500 of the sale price or value; any part of $500 counts as a full $500. That is $200 on a $100,000 sale. State law assigns payment to the seller before the deed is recorded. North Carolina G.S. 105-228.30 explains the excise tax on conveyances.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs.
Your mortgage, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes are separate settlement items.
You're going to get a fair price and not have to do anything. Just show up at settlement.
6. When things get difficult
We keep working through the bumps
It's real estate. Sometimes there are bumps in the road. We won't disappear when that happens, and we'll be fighting to get this to the closing table.
7. Questions and contact
Find the next step for your Burlington house
Call 888-274-5006 or use the form above. You can start with what you know while open property questions are being sorted out. These Burlington pages cover common situations:
- Inherited-property questions →
- Foreclosure deadlines →
- Tenant-occupied houses →
- Code violations →
- Fire-damaged property →
- Property liens and back taxes →
Compare the costs and timing for your own sale with the Burlington home-sale net proceeds calculator.
Burlington sale-process questions
Can I start before every property question is settled?
Yes. Call or use the form with the Burlington address and what you know about condition, occupancy, access, and timing. You can raise open questions as the details are gathered.
Do you buy houses as-is in Burlington and both counties?
Yes. USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in Burlington, Alamance County, and Guilford County, North Carolina. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
What will I see before deciding whether to proceed?
We give written cash offers in 24 hours. Written offer and written terms before you commit; title-company closing.
Which county records office should I use?
Burlington city limits extend into Alamance County and Guilford County. Confirm the actual property address in the relevant county system first; the city name alone does not identify a parcel’s county.
What North Carolina selling cost should I expect in the settlement figures?
For a taxable deed transfer, North Carolina charges $1 for each $500 of the sale price or value, with any part of $500 counted as a full $500. State law assigns payment to the seller before the deed is recorded. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes remain separate.
Talk through your Burlington house
Call 888-274-5006 or use this form to start with the address and what you know.
We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Share the address and what you know about the property.