10/06/2026
In North Carolina, the due diligence fee is one line in your offer, and it decides how much risk you're really taking. The money goes directly to the seller and, in most cases, only returns if the deal closes.
In exchange, you buy the strongest protection NC gives buyers: the freedom to inspect, negotiate, and walk away for almost any reason during your due diligence window. How much is "right" varies by price point, competition, and neighborhood.