FREE FSBO RESOURCE - GASTON COUNTY, NC
Before You Accept an Offer...
The 10-Point FSBO Offer Checklist
A practical Gaston County guide to comparing the price, terms, risk, and likely net proceeds before you sign.
One important idea: The highest offer is not always the offer that leaves you with the most money – or the offer most likely to close.
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The 10-Point FSBO Offer Checklist
No pressure. No commitment. Just valuable information to help you evaluate your offers confidently.
INSIDE THE CHECKLIST
The 10 Points You Need to Evaluate Before Signing
01
Purchase Price
Start with price – but do not stop there.
02
Financing
Cash or financed? What loan type and what conditions?
03
Proof of Funds
Can this buyer actually close? Verify before you proceed.
04
Due Diligence Fee
NC-specific – paid directly to the seller at signing.
05
Earnest Money
Amount, who holds it, and when it is refundable.
06
Due Diligence Period
Longer period means more uncertainty for the seller.
07
Seller-Paid Costs
Concessions, buydowns, repairs – these reduce your net.
08
Appraisal Risk
What happens if the appraisal comes in low?
09
Closing Date
Does the timeline work for you and your next move?
10
Buyer's Overall Risk
How likely is this buyer to actually close?
ABOUT CRAIG
Craig Graves | eXp Realty LLC | NC License #337813
I created this checklist – and the Gaston County Home Seller’s Playbook – because informed sellers make better decisions. This resource is free whether you ultimately sell your home yourself or decide you want professional help. If you ever have questions, I am always happy to talk.
Also available: The complete Gaston County Home Seller’s Playbook
Download the Free Playbook at theunbeatablebroker.com/sellersguide