Roth Capital is a principal buyer of commercial real estate across North Carolina and South Carolina. No broker commissions. No financing contingencies. No drawn-out listing process. If you own an industrial, flex, retail, multifamily, self-storage, or commercial asset between $500K and $5M, we can make you an offer within 48 hours.
Experience
+100
Acquisitions
Typical Range
$500k-5M
Time to Close
30-60
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Three Steps to Sell Your Property
Direct offers from a principal buyer. No brokers, no fees, no hassle.
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“We had a great experience selling our building to Jim and are very impressed with his expertise and commitment” – Buddy M.
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Commercial Property Types We Buy Across North Carolina:
Explore by State
We buy industrial, flex, retail, and multifamily properties in every major market. Pick your area to learn more about what we look for and what we have closed nearby.
North Carolina
Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Asheville, Wilmington, Hickory, Gastonia, Concord, Salisbury, Statesville, Mooresville. The largest commercial real estate market in the Carolinas, anchored by the Charlotte, the Triad, and the Triange and the I-85 and I-40 corridors.
South Carolina
Greenville, Rock Hill, Charleston, Columbia, Spartanburg, Hilton Head, Fort Mill, and Greer. The Upstate SC region connects directly to the Charlotte metro and has seen rapid industrial and logistics growth while the coastal markets have grown from the lifestyle they offer.
Why Commercial Property Owners Sell Direct
Most commercial property owners have two options when they decide to sell: hire a broker and wait, or sell directly to a principal buyer like Roth Capital. Both paths work. But they work very differently, and the right choice depends on your situation.
When you list with a broker, you are betting that the marketing process, the buyer pool, and the timeline will produce a better net result after you pay the commission, carry the property through months of showings, and survive due diligence. For some assets in some markets, that bet pays off. For many owners, especially those dealing with vacancy, deferred maintenance, inherited property, or time pressure, it does not.
When you sell directly to Roth Capital, here is what changes:
- No broker commission. A typical 4-6% commission on a $2M sale is $80K to $120K that stays in your pocket.
- No financing contingency. We buy with our own capital. There is no lender that can kill the deal at the last minute.
- No repair demands. We buy properties as-is. Deferred maintenance gets priced into the offer, not used as a negotiating weapon after inspection.
- Certainty of close. When we make an offer and you accept, the deal closes. We have completed over 100 acquisitions across the Carolinas without a single failed closing.
- Timeline flexibility. Need 30 days? 90 days? Need to coordinate with a 1031 exchange intermediary? We work around your schedule, not ours.
This is not the right fit for every seller. If you have a Class A asset in a hot submarket with strong occupancy and no time pressure, listing with a broker may net you more. We are upfront about that. But if speed, certainty, and simplicity matter more than squeezing out the last dollar, a direct sale is worth a conversation.
Commercial Property Types We Acquire
We buy commercial real estate across six property types in North Carolina and South Carolina. Our acquisition range is $500K to $5M per deal. Here is what we look for in each category.
Industrial
Small-bay and multi-tenant industrial, contractor yards, distribution facilities, manufacturing buildings, truck terminals, and industrial outdoor storage (IOS). We are particularly active along the I-85 and I-77 corridors where industrial demand has consistently outpaced supply. We buy occupied, partially vacant, and fully vacant industrial buildings.
Learn more: Sell Your Industrial Property
Flex Space
Flex buildings combining warehouse, office, and showroom space. These are some of the most in-demand assets in the Carolinas right now, particularly for small businesses, contractors, and e-commerce operators who need loading capacity and functional office space under one roof. We buy single-tenant and multi-tenant flex.
Learn more: Sell Your Flex Space
Retail
Strip centers, single-tenant retail, multi-tenant retail buildings, and outparcels. Retail can be a complicated asset class for owners, especially those dealing with tenant turnover, below-market leases, or locations that have seen demographic shifts. We evaluate retail based on the real economics, not what a broker tells you it should trade for.
Learn more: Sell Your Retail Property
Multifamily
Value-add apartment buildings and small multifamily properties. We focus on properties where there is upside through renovation, better management, or repositioning. If you own an apartment building that needs work and you do not want to be the one to do it, we should talk.
Learn more: Sell Your Multifamily Property
Self-Storage
Traditional self-storage, climate-controlled facilities, RV and boat storage, and conversion opportunities. Self-storage has been one of the most resilient asset classes in the Carolinas, and we actively acquire facilities across both states.
Learn more: Sell Your Self-Storage Facility
Commercial Land
Commercial and industrial land parcels, particularly sites with entitlements, road frontage on major corridors, or proximity to growth areas. Land is the most market-specific asset type we buy. Location, zoning, topography, and access determine everything.
Learn more: Sell Your Commercial Land
North Carolina and South Carolina Markets
Roth Capital operates across both Carolinas, with particular depth in the Charlotte MSA, the I-85 corridor, Western North Carolina, and the Upstate South Carolina region. We are not a national buyer trying to learn your market. We are local. We know the submarkets, the infrastructure, the growth patterns, and the deal dynamics.
North Carolina
Our North Carolina coverage spans from the Charlotte metro through the I-85 corridor to Asheville and Western NC. Key markets include Charlotte, Concord, Gastonia, Hickory, Mooresville, Salisbury, Statesville, and Asheville. Charlotte is the largest commercial real estate market in the Carolinas by transaction volume, and the surrounding MSA has been one of the fastest-growing metros in the Southeast for the past decade.
See all NC markets: Sell Your Commercial Property in North Carolina
South Carolina
In South Carolina, we focus on the Upstate region and the markets along the I-85 corridor from the NC border through Greenville and Spartanburg. Key markets include Rock Hill, Fort Mill, Greer, Greenville, and Spartanburg. The Upstate has seen significant industrial and logistics growth driven by automotive manufacturing, distribution, and proximity to the Charlotte metro.
See all SC markets: Sell Your Commercial Property in South Carolina
Selling Direct vs. Listing with a Broker
Here is a side-by-side comparison of what happens when you sell your commercial property directly to Roth Capital versus listing with a traditional broker.
| Roth Capital | Traditional Broker | |
| Broker Commission | None | 4-6% of sale price |
| Buyer Type | Principal buyer (our capital) | Unknown until offer stage |
| Offer Timeline | Written offer in 48 hours | List, market, show, negotiate (3-12 months) |
| Financing Risk | None (all-cash) | Buyer may need bank approval |
| Repairs Required | None (as-is purchase) | Often demanded after inspection |
| Closing Timeline | 30-60 days (flexible) | 60-180 days typical |
| Certainty of Close | 100% close rate | Deals fall through regularly |
| Listing Agreement | None required | 6-12 month exclusive contract |
The commission savings alone often make a direct sale competitive with a higher broker-marketed price. On a $2M property, eliminating a 5% broker fee keeps $100K in your pocket. The question is whether a broker can net you more than $100K above what we offer after their fee, their marketing costs, and 6+ months of carrying costs. For many sellers, the math does not work in the broker’s favor.
Sell Your Commercial Property Direct vs. Listing with a Broker
| Factor | List with a Broker | Sell to Roth Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Timeline | 6-12 months typical | Close in 30 days or your timeline |
| Commission | 4-6% of sale price | $0 – no commissions |
| Price Certainty | Often drops from initial listing | Price we offer is the price we close at |
| Repairs | Buyers will re-trade for every issue | We buy as-is |
| Close Certainty | Deals fall through regularly | We have the capital and close |
| Tax Planning | Not their specialty | We structure tax-efficient deals |
How We Buy Commercial Real Estate in North Carolina
Three deals. Three different situations. Same approach of creating win-wins every time.
Charlotte Metro · Industrial
20-year owner, ready to move on
The seller ran his printing business out of a 9,000 SF warehouse off ~60 miles from Charlotte for two decades. He did not want to list it. He did not want strangers walking through his shop. He wanted a number, a closing date, and to be spend time with his grandkids and fishing. We met with him, learned about his story and made an offer and closed in 45 days, and gave him three months to move his equipment out. No broker, no walkthroughs, no surprises.
Asheville · Flex Space
Retiring owner wanted income and tax efficiency
Not every seller wants a lump sum at closing. This owner was retired, had no mortgage, and wanted monthly income off his Flex Space/Contractor Garage in the Asheville area. We structured a seller-financed deal at a fair price with terms that worked for both sides. He gets a check every month. We got a building we wanted without going through six weeks of bank underwriting. That flexibility is why owners come to us instead of listing.
South Carolina · Industrial
Closing when others can’t
This vacant 26,000 sqft warehouse was listed with a broker. We offered on it the same day it was listed but it fell through with two previous buyers. We closed exactly as promised. While others struggled to get comfortable with the timeline or the market feedback, we saw the clear potential in this site and moved with conviction.
Why Property Owners Sell Direct to Roth Capital
Get Your No-Obligation Offer
Tell us about your property. We respond within 48 hours with a fair, written offer.
About Our Roots
My wife and I built this business hands-on, starting with over 120 renovations across the Carolinas over six years. We have personally acquired 119 properties and completed 200+ total transactions since 2019.
When you sell to Roth Capital, you are dealing directly with me. No analysts, no committee, no layers of approval. I evaluate every deal, make every offer, and show up at every closing.
We focus on industrial, flex, retail, and multifamily properties in the $500K to $5M range across North Carolina and South Carolina. If your property fits, I will give you a straight answer within 48 hours.
Recent Acquisitions in the Carolinas
We close deals every quarter. Here is a sample of our recent activity.
Storage – 17k sqft
Acquired Q4 2025
Charlotte MSA - 17k SF self storage site.
Industrial – 26k sqft
Acquired Q4 2025
South Carolina - 26k SF industrial site with IOS. Vacant at closing.
Flex Space – 9k sqft
Acquired Q3 2025
Asheville MSA - 6 unit flex park in high barrier to entry market
Flex Industrial – 2k sqft
Acquired Q3 2025
Charlotte MSA - Purchased fully renovated asset with tenant vacating at close.
Multifamily – 10 Units
Acquired Q3 2025
Asheville MSA - Purchased with 50% occupancy
Retail – 8k sqft
Acquired Q3 2025
South Carolina - 7,700 sqft retail/industrial building purchased vacant
Flex Space – 8k sqft
Acquired Q2 2025
South Carolina - Small bay industrial
Industrial – 27k sqft
Syndication, LP Q2 2025
Lakeland Florida - LP Investor in Value Add Industrial Deal
Industrial – 10k sqft
Acquired Q2 2025
Charlotte MSA - Industrial building purchased with 3 month seller holdover
Multifamily – 14 Units
Acquired Q2 2025
Charlotte MSA - Multifamily property with 14 units
Multifamily – 8 Units
Acquired Q2 2025
Charlotte MSA - 8 Unit value-add multifamily property
Industrial – 11k sqft
Acquired Q1 2025
Charlotte MSA - 11,000 sqft industrial building purchased vacant
Frequently Asked Questions
How is Roth Capital different from a "we buy commercial property" website?
Most of those sites are either brokers looking for listings or lead aggregators who sell your information to a list of investors. You fill out their form and three days later your phone is ringing from people you have never heard of. Roth Capital is the actual buyer. Jim underwrites the deal, makes the offer, and closes with his own capital. Your information stays between us.
What types of commercial property does Roth Capital buy?
We acquire industrial, flex space, retail, multifamily, self-storage, and land across North Carolina and South Carolina. Our typical deal size ranges from $500K to $5M. We buy occupied properties, vacant properties, and everything in between. Condition does not disqualify a property. We price deferred maintenance into the offer rather than walking away from it.
How do you determine your offer price?
We underwrite every deal based on comparable sales data, current market rents, property condition, and the specific submarket. We do not use automated valuation models or generic formulas. Jim personally evaluates each property and builds the offer from real transaction data. If you want to understand how we arrived at a number, we will walk you through it.
Do I need to make repairs before selling?
No. We purchase properties as-is. Deferred maintenance on roofs, HVAC systems, parking lots, or anything else gets factored into the offer price. You do not need to spend money fixing a property you are selling.
Can you work with my 1031 exchange timeline?
Yes. We regularly work with sellers who are executing 1031 exchanges and need their closing to align with specific tax deadlines. We coordinate directly with your qualified intermediary and structure the closing to meet your identification and exchange periods.
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