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Recording Potential Buyers During Showings: What North Carolina Realtors Need to Know
In today’s technologically advanced world, homeowners have unprecedented access to recording devices. Now, some home sellers have found a new use for their home surveillance tech: to record potential buyers during showings. As a real estate agent in North Carolina, it’s crucial to understand the legalities surrounding homeowners recording potential buyers during showings. Ensuring your…
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What You Can and Can’t Disclose to Your Clients as a Real Estate Agent in North Carolina
As a real estate agent in North Carolina, it’s crucial to understand the legal boundaries set by the Fair Housing Act to ensure you’re serving your clients ethically and lawfully. The Fair Housing Act is a federal law that aims to eliminate housing discrimination and promote residential integration. However, navigating what you can and cannot…
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What Realtors Should Let Clients Know About HOA Laws in North Carolina
In the world of real estate, navigating the realm of homeowners associations (HOAs) is crucial for both realtors and their clients. HOAs can affect a homeowner’s property within a subdivision or neighborhood and may alter a buyer’s opinion of a home for sale. As a realtor in North Carolina, you need to guide your clients…
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Legal Obligations for Landlords
As a landlord in North Carolina, it’s important to understand your legal obligations to ensure a smooth and successful rental experience for both you and your tenants. Let’s delve into six key legal obligations that landlords in North Carolina must fulfill to follow state laws and regulations. Compliance with State Landlord-Tenant Laws North Carolina has…
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Understanding Professional Negligence Claims: A Guide for North Carolina Realtors
With North Carolina’s ever-growing real estate market, realtors are busier than ever. While that’s great for business, juggling multiple clients, listings, and duties at once can lead to mistakes, even for the most experienced realtors. Mistakes can then lead to professional negligence claims against real estate agents. Understanding the concept of professional negligence and being…
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How to Choose the Right North Carolina Realtor
Choosing the right realtor is one of the most important decisions you can make in the home buying or selling process. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned investor, a knowledgeable real estate agent can guide you through the intricacies of the real estate market, help you navigate the legalities involved in the transaction,…
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Help Your Client Avoid These Mistakes When Selling Their Home in North Carolina
As a real estate agent in North Carolina, your role extends far beyond simply listing properties and facilitating transactions. You serve as a trusted advisor and advocate for your clients, guiding them through the complexities of the home-selling process and protecting their interests every step of the way. To ensure a smooth and successful transaction…
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Selling Your Home in North Carolina Without a Real Estate Agent (FSBO)
Selling your home can be a monumental task, but for some homeowners in North Carolina, the journey toward a successful sale starts with the decision to go “For Sale By Owner” (FSBO). This approach, where homeowners take on the role of the seller without a real estate agent, gives more control to homeowners looking to…
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A Guide to Buying a Foreclosed Home in North Carolina
In light of the current economy and real estate market, many homebuyers in North Carolina are turning to the foreclosure home market to find more affordable houses in markets where they have been priced out. While this can be a great way to get a good deal on a property, this can also be a…
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Understanding Real Estate Titles in North Carolina
Entering the realm of real estate in North Carolina can feel like stepping into a labyrinth of terms and concepts. One concept that emerges in all property transactions is “title.” When someone buys or sells a property, the title must be transferred from the seller to the buyer. This process can be complicated, and understanding…
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