Is For Sale By Owner a Good Idea in Charlotte?

“Should I sell my house myself and save the commission?”
In Charlotte, the honest answer is: “It depends—but most people underestimate the job.”

What FSBO actually means in North Carolina

Selling “For Sale By Owner” (FSBO) means you’re handling everything a listing agent would: pricing, marketing, showings, negotiation, contracts, inspections, and closing coordination, all under North Carolina’s specific legal rules.

You’ll still likely need:

A real estate attorney for contracts and closing
Access to correct state forms and disclosures
A plan for showings, feedback, and negotiation

The numbers you’re up against

Nationally, FSBO homes sell for less on average than agent-listed homes—roughly around 13% less in many datasets.
Meanwhile, buyers know you’re “saving commission” and often try to claw that back in negotiation.

So yes, you may save a listing commission. But if your pricing, presentation, or negotiation is even slightly off, you can give up far more than you save.

**When FSBO might make sense**

You already have a solid buyer (friend/family/tenant)
The home is simple, clean, and easy to price
You’re comfortable with contracts, deadlines, and conflict

Even then, you still want a strong attorney and ideally some professional guidance.

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Where Josh and The Finigan Group fit

Josh Finigan & The Finigan Group don’t just list homes—they also sit down with would-be FSBO sellers and walk them through a hard, numbers-based comparison:

What you’re likely to net FSBO
What you’re likely to net with full representation
Risk level and time cost for each path

In many cases, hiring Josh isn’t an “extra cost”—it’s the move that actually protects your equity. Before you plant a yard sign alone, have one blunt conversation with The Finigan Group.