Estimated cost of a dead deal
$13,400
on a typical $325,000 home with a mortgage · $12,200 if it's paid off
- Contracts that fell apart
- 15% about 1 in 6 · 14 of 91
- Extra days on the market
- 24 81 vs. 57 on the first contract
- Lower sale price
- 3.5 pts 90.6% vs. 94.1% of first asking
- Never sold at all
- 25% of the homes whose deal died
When a deal dies on a home with no crawl space in Shallotte, it costs the seller about $13,400
14 of about 91 contracts for homes with no crawl space (slab, basement or pilings) in Shallotte fell apart over the last 12 months — about 1 in 6. The ones that sold later took 24 more days and sold for 3.5 points less of their first asking price than homes that closed on the first contract. And 25% of the homes whose deal died never sold at all.
- Holding costs run about $84 a day on a typical $325,000 home — 24 extra days is about $2,030.
- The price scar alone is about $11,400 on a $325,000 home.
- 43% came back on the market at a lower price (a median 8.6% 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.
$13,400
24 extra days at about $84 a day = $2,027 in holding costs, plus $11,375 from a 3.5-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, HOA $48/month (area median).
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 64% — after 81 days in all, for 90.6% of the first price
- Still trying 14% — back on the market or under contract again
- Never sold 21% — expired, canceled or withdrawn
Homes that sold on their first contract took 57 days and sold for 94.1% of their first price. 43% of the homes that came back on the market cut their price.
By age of the home
Older homes give inspectors more to find.
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.
- 1644 Star Cross Drive SW, ShallotteBack on the market · $360,000 · fell apart Sep 11, 2026
- 3008 Arundel Hill SW, ShallotteBack on the market · $450,000 · fell apart Jul 16, 2026
Sold after a deal fell apart
It closed — on a later contract.
- 3512 Golden Rod Drive, ShallotteSold · $290,000 · fell apart Jul 25, 2026
- 4879 Sugarberry Drive, ShallotteSold · $405,000 · fell apart Jul 12, 2026
- 489 River Bluff Drive Unit 2, ShallotteSold · $390,000 · fell apart May 27, 2026
- 39 Hawick Drive, ShallotteSold · $312,000 · fell apart May 7, 2026
- 491 River Bluff Drive Unit 3, ShallotteSold · $425,000 · fell apart May 1, 2026
- 205 Wild Raven Street NW, ShallotteSold · $260,000 · fell apart Apr 1, 2026
- 489 River Bluff Drive Unit 1, ShallotteSold · $457,000 · fell apart Mar 6, 2026
- 684 Jura Court, ShallotteSold · $315,000 · fell apart Dec 19, 2025
- 205 Wild Raven Street NW, ShallotteSold · $215,000 · fell apart Dec 2, 2025
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?
14 of about 91 contracts for homes with no crawl space (slab, basement or pilings) in Shallotte fell apart over the last 12 months — about 1 in 6.
What does a failed contract cost a seller in Shallotte?
About $13,400 on a typical $325,000 home — 24 extra days of holding costs (about $84 a day with a mortgage) plus a 3.5-point lower sale price. With no mortgage it's about $12,200.
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.