Winston-Salem, NC · Forsyth County · How it works
How Selling Your Winston-Salem House to Us Works
USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County, North Carolina. We start with the property and the situation you know today; you do not have to settle every question before you call. We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Want 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.
Share what you know about the address, condition, occupancy, and timing.
From first conversation to settlement
The Winston-Salem sale, step by step
Step 1: Start with the house and what you know
Tell us the address, condition, who lives there, access, and when you are considering a sale. You can call or use the form before every property question is settled. Start with what you know; unknown details can be sorted out as we talk. USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
Step 2: Talk through the property and get written terms
We ask practical questions about condition, occupancy, access, ownership, and timing, then review the property with you. 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 you decide whether to proceed.
Step 3: Let the title company check the closing details
The title company reviews ownership and signing authority, requests mortgage payoff information, and checks recorded liens, taxes, and the documents needed for closing. Keep any current statements or notices handy. You can begin the conversation while those details are still being gathered.
Step 4: Review the settlement sheet and close
A 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. The title company confirms the final numbers and gives you the closing instructions. If you choose to proceed, you sign through the title company and receive the amount shown for disbursement.
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
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. |
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Questions about the two options? Call 888-274-5006.
Closing numbers in North Carolina
Read the settlement sheet and know which costs are separate
The settlement sheet lays out the sale price, mortgage payoff, liens, applicable taxes and closing costs, and the amount scheduled for disbursement. Read each line and ask the title company about anything you do not recognize; it confirms the final numbers.
For a taxable deed transfer, North Carolina charges an excise tax on conveyances of $1 for each $500 of the price or value, and any part of $500 counts as a full $500. State law places payment with the seller to the county register of deeds before the deed is recorded. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including North Carolina's excise tax on conveyances. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes are separate. Read North Carolina G.S. 105-228.30 on the excise tax ↗.
When the process gets 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.
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Winston-Salem and Forsyth County seller pages and tools
Choose a page for the question you are working through, or compare the possible closing numbers with the calculator.
Winston-Salem process questions
What should I have ready before I contact you?
Start with the Winston-Salem or Forsyth County property address, its condition, who lives there, access, and the timing you are considering. You can start the conversation before every property question is settled; tell us what you know and what is still unclear.
How soon will I get a written cash offer?
We give written cash offers in 24 hours. We'll talk through the property details, then give you written terms to review before you commit.
What is the difference between Cash Offer and EZ Sale?
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. Cash Offer — USA Home Buyers buys directly. 30 days or less. Lower price. No repairs, no commissions, no closing costs. EZ Sale — goes to one of our partners. 60 days or less. Higher price than the Cash Offer. Still no repairs, no commissions, no closing costs.
Who checks the title, mortgage payoff, and liens?
The title company reviews ownership and signing authority, requests mortgage payoff information, and checks recorded liens, taxes, and the documents needed for closing. A specific estate, court, tax, or title question may also need the appropriate attorney, lender, court, or public office.
What will I see on the settlement sheet?
The settlement sheet lays out the sale price, mortgage payoff, liens, applicable taxes and 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.
Who pays North Carolina excise tax on a conveyance?
For a taxable deed transfer, North Carolina's excise tax is $1 for each $500 of the price or value, and any part of $500 counts as a full $500. State law places payment with the seller before the deed is recorded. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including North Carolina's excise tax on conveyances. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes are separate.
Can I call before I have every document or answer?
Yes. Call 888-274-5006 or use the form with the property address and what you know so far. We can talk through the questions that remain; you do not need to have every property detail settled before starting the conversation.
Ready to talk about your Winston-Salem house?
Call 888-274-5006 or use the form above. You can start with what you know, even if every property question is not settled yet.