You can dictate your terms   and its up-to both parties to pick and choose or reject the terms and conditions.  

(d) The provisions of this section may not be waived or modified by agreement of the parties. (2005-423, s. 7.)https://www.ncleg.net/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/ByChapter/Chapter_42.html

We quickly got in touch with the listing broker and secured the deal before too many parties became involved.

Perhaps a nice 1950's built bungalow.Always hire a 3rd party property inspector to give you an unbiased feel for the home.

@Davey Seidenfeld Late to the party here, but I'm an agent here in South Jersey focusing on investors. 

(I can see a very similar argument from the opponents as you saw over the Airbnb/short-term rental fight ... it will change the character of a neighborhood ... it'll be nothing but parties ... transients!!!

Buyer shall pay the title company escrow closing fee if Buyer obtains a mortgage; provided, however, if Buyer elects to close without a mortgage loan, the Parties shall share the title company escrow closing fee equally.

The troubling part is ultimately that’s just not that much money.

Lower representation (conflict of interstate w/2 party, overly motived to get dual commission)2.

It would be better for both parties.