Raleigh, NC · Wake County and Durham County · How the process works
How Selling Your Raleigh, NC House to Us Works
USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in Raleigh, Wake County, and Durham County, North Carolina. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
You can start the conversation before every property question is settled. Tell us what you know about the address, the house, and what is still uncertain.
Prefer to talk first? Call 888-274-5006.
Tell us about the houseWe'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Start with the address and details you know. You can tell us what is still uncertain.
2. The sale, step by step
From the property conversation to settlement
Tell us about the house
USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in Raleigh, Wake County, and Durham County, North Carolina. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. You can call or use the form before every property question is settled. Start with the address and what you know about the condition, occupancy, access, and timing; it is fine to tell us what is still uncertain.
Talk through the property and your options
We talk about the house as it stands, including its condition, repairs, who lives there, access, ownership, and the timing you have in mind. You can compare a direct sale with listing, making repairs, waiting, or another option.
Read the written offer and terms
We give written cash offers in 24 hours. Written offer and written terms before you commit; title-company closing. Read the price, responsibilities, possession, costs, timing, and property-specific conditions before deciding whether to proceed.
Let the title company check title and payoffs
If you choose to proceed, the title company checks the deed, ownership, who can sign, mortgage payoffs, liens, taxes, and the documents needed for settlement. Current statements, notices, and estate papers help identify which details need review for this property.
Review the settlement sheet
The settlement sheet lays out the sale money: the price, payoffs, liens, taxes, costs, and the amount scheduled for disbursement. 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.
Sign and close through the title company
You decide whether to sign after reviewing the written terms and settlement figures. If you proceed, the title company handles the closing and confirms the final numbers. You're going to get a fair price and not have to do anything. Just show up at settlement.
Cash Offer or EZ Sale: compare the written numbers
3. Two ways to sell
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 Raleigh calculator →
Questions about the two options? Call 888-274-5006.
4. Raleigh and county details
Check the county using the property details
Raleigh’s municipal geography intersects Wake County and Durham County. County recording, tax, and estate offices handle different records, so a Raleigh address alone is not enough to choose a county route. The links below are orientation only; use the actual property and estate information to identify the right office. The city and county maps describe geography, not a parcel-specific county or legal determination.
U.S. Census Raleigh city geometry ↗U.S. Census North Carolina county geometry ↗
- Wake County Register of Deeds ↗
- Durham County Register of Deeds ↗
- Wake County court contact directory ↗
- Durham County Clerk of the Superior Court Estates ↗
- Wake County real-estate tax information ↗
- Durham County Tax Administration ↗
A title company checks the deed, ownership, who can sign, payoffs, liens, and taxes for the sale. If an estate or notice is part of the situation, keep the actual papers handy so the relevant questions can be checked.
5. Closing numbers
Review the settlement sheet and North Carolina excise tax
The settlement sheet lists the sale price, mortgage and other payoffs, liens, taxes, costs, and the amount scheduled for disbursement. 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.
North Carolina charges an excise tax on conveyances when a deed transfers real estate. The rate is $1 for each $500 of the price or value, and any part of $500 counts as a full $500. State law assigns the tax to the seller and requires payment to the county Register of Deeds before the deed is recorded. Some transfers are exempt.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs.
Your mortgage, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes are separate.
Sources: North Carolina excise tax on conveyances, G.S. 105-228.30 ↗ · North Carolina excise-tax exemptions, G.S. 105-228.29 ↗
For citywide context, $428,671 (As of August 2026; Zillow typical home value for Raleigh, NC). It is a market measure, not a property-specific value or cash offer.
Compare estimated proceeds after costs with the Raleigh home-sale net-proceeds calculator.
6. When things get difficult
We stay with the process
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.
Testimonials are real, from our transactions, verified and approved by our attorneys.
What sellers say about USA Home Buyers
7. Questions and contact
Questions about selling to us in Raleigh
For more Raleigh-specific details, see the pages for inherited-property questions, foreclosure notices and timing, selling during a divorce, tenant-occupied houses, code notices and repairs, fire-damaged property, and property liens and back taxes. Compare proceeds with the Raleigh home-sale net-proceeds calculator, and browse the raleigh seller resources and raleigh market report.
Raleigh sale-process questions
Can I call before every property question is settled?
Yes. Start with the Raleigh address and what you know about the house, its condition, occupancy, access, and timing. You can tell us which details are still uncertain.
Do you buy houses as-is in Raleigh and Wake and Durham counties?
Yes. USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in Raleigh, Wake County, and Durham 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 sell?
We give written cash offers in 24 hours. Written offer and written terms before you commit; title-company closing.
How do the Cash Offer and EZ Sale choices differ?
The Cash Offer is a direct purchase by USA Home Buyers, with a 30-days-or-less program timeline and a lower price. EZ Sale goes to one of our partners, has a 60-days-or-less program timeline, and offers a higher price than the Cash Offer. Both program terms include no repairs, no commissions, and no closing costs. Compare the written numbers and terms before choosing.
Who checks title, signing authority, and payoff amounts?
The title company checks the deed, ownership, who can sign, mortgage payoffs, liens, taxes, and the documents needed for settlement. Estate papers, statements, and notices help identify the specific questions for this property.
What does the settlement sheet show?
It shows the sale price, payoffs, liens, taxes, costs, and the amount scheduled for disbursement. 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.
Which North Carolina excise tax applies when a house sells?
North Carolina's excise tax on conveyances is $1 for each $500 of the price or value, and any part of $500 counts as a full $500. State law assigns the tax to the seller and requires payment to the county Register of Deeds before the deed is recorded; some transfers are exempt. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes are separate.
Does a Raleigh address identify the county office for my property?
No. Raleigh’s city geography intersects Wake County and Durham County. County recording, tax, and estate routes below are starting points only; use the actual property and estate information to select the relevant office.
Talk through your Raleigh house
Call 888-274-5006 or use the form. Questions before documents are ready are welcome.
We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Start with the address and details you know. You can tell us what is still uncertain.