Estimated cost of a dead deal
$2,400
on a typical $228,500 home with a mortgage · $1,000 if it's paid off
- Contracts that fell apart
- 20% about 1 in 5 · 13 of 66
- Extra days on the market
- 39 79 vs. 40 on the first contract
- Lower sale price
- 0.0 pts 94.3% vs. 94.3% of first asking
- Never sold at all
- 22% of the homes whose deal died
When a deal dies on a home 30–49 years old in Shallotte, it costs the seller about $2,400
13 of about 66 contracts for homes 30–49 years old in Shallotte fell apart over the last 12 months — about 1 in 5. The ones that sold later took 39 more days and sold for 0.0 points less of their first asking price than homes that closed on the first contract. And 22% of the homes whose deal died never sold at all.
- Holding costs run about $62 a day on a typical $228,500 home — 39 extra days is about $2,420.
- 39% came back on the market at a lower price (a median 4.1% below the first price).
- Most resale deals die over the home inspection, the appraisal or the buyer's loan. A pre-market inspection finds the big items before a buyer does.
What would it cost you?
Put in your own numbers. Leave the loan at 0 if your home is paid off.
$2,400
39 extra days at about $62 a day = $2,424 in holding costs, plus $0 from a 0.0-point lower price.
An estimate, not a quote. Uses this area's extra days and price scar; interest only on the mortgage; taxes scaled from the area's median bill; insurance $250/month, upkeep 1% of value a year, utilities $250/month.
Take the surprise off the table
Most resale deals die over the inspection, the appraisal or the loan. A pre-market inspection finds the big items before a buyer does — so there's nothing left to renegotiate or walk away over. It's part of our home selling system.
What happened next
- Sold later 54% — after 79 days in all, for 94.3% of the first price
- Still trying 31% — back on the market or under contract again
- Never sold 15% — expired, canceled or withdrawn
Homes that sold on their first contract took 40 days and sold for 94.3% of their first price. 39% of the homes that came back on the market cut their price.
Crawl space vs. no crawl space
Moisture, wood rot and insect damage under the house are common inspection findings on the coast.
| Contracts | Fell apart | Extra days | Price scar | Est. cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crawl space | 98 | 25% | 7 | 0.0 pts | $500 |
| No crawl space | 91 | 15% | 24 | 3.5 pts | $13,400 |
By first asking price
| Contracts | Fell apart | Extra days | Price scar | Est. cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $300K | 96 | 18% | 17 | 4.0 pts | $9,300 |
| $300–400K | 59 | 20% | 33 | 0.0 pts | $2,700 |
| $400–500K | 43 | 30% | 76 | 6.7 pts | $37,300 |
| $500–750K | 12 | 17% | — | — | — |
Homes behind the numbers
Back on the market
Their contract fell apart; they're for sale again.
- 554 Dark Oak Street SW, ShallotteBack on the market · $195,000 · fell apart Oct 1, 2026
- 4790 Hen Cove Avenue SW, ShallotteBack on the market · $325,000 · fell apart Jul 1, 2026
- 2874 Bird Drive SW 208, ShallotteBack on the market · $170,000 · fell apart May 1, 2026
Sold after a deal fell apart
It closed — on a later contract.
- 5165 Green Heron Drive SW, ShallotteSold · $165,000 · fell apart Jun 23, 2026
- 50 Country Club Drive, ShallotteSold · $378,000 · fell apart Jun 10, 2026
- 1270 Copas Road SW, ShallotteSold · $272,000 · fell apart Apr 25, 2026
- 4580 Squirrel Avenue NW, ShallotteSold · $204,500 · fell apart Mar 23, 2026
- 82 Fairway Drive, ShallotteSold · $315,000 · fell apart Mar 22, 2026
- 28 Country Club Drive, ShallotteSold · $392,500 · fell apart Mar 1, 2026
- 1229 Fletcher Hewett Road SW, ShallotteSold · $420,000 · fell apart Jan 20, 2026
Most recent first. Homes that were withdrawn, expired or canceled are counted in the numbers but not listed here.
Questions sellers ask
How often do home sale contracts fall apart in Shallotte?
13 of about 66 contracts for homes 30–49 years old in Shallotte fell apart over the last 12 months — about 1 in 5.
What does a failed contract cost a seller in Shallotte?
About $2,400 on a typical $228,500 home — 39 extra days of holding costs (about $62 a day with a mortgage) plus a 0.0-point lower sale price. With no mortgage it's about $1,000.
Why do home sale contracts fall apart?
The MLS doesn't record the reason. In our experience the most common are home inspection findings (roof, HVAC, moisture and crawl space, wood-destroying insects, electrical and plumbing), appraisals below the price, and buyer financing. In North Carolina a buyer can walk away for any reason during the due diligence period.
How can a seller keep a deal from falling apart?
Have the home inspected before it goes on the market, then fix or disclose the big items up front. Buyers can't use a surprise to renegotiate or walk away when there's no surprise left. A pre-market inspection is part of the Buddy Blake Team's home selling system.
Resale homes only — new construction and land are left out. A deal "fell apart" when a home went under contract and then came back on the market, or was canceled, withdrawn or expired after a contract was written, however long the contract lasted. Extra days and the price scar compare homes that sold after a deal fell apart with homes that sold on their first contract in the same area and slice. The MLS doesn't record why a contract ended. Source: Hive MLS data compiled by the Buddy Blake Team, updated October 3, 2026.