If you are buying a home in the Carolina's, you'll want to hire a Realtor to represent you with your home purchase, known as the Buyer's Agent. This Realtor should be well-versed in the overall real estate market, offer insight to the areas, home building, inspections and have a broad depth of knowledgeable in all things that pertain to their real estate market. Your Realtor should also be someone you can trust and depend upon. Choose wisely, as the relationship tends to be a long one.
The State Wants YOU Protected when Buying a Home. The North Carolina Real Estate Commission put Buyer Agency into effect in 1994 to protect the home buyer. Prior to this, the only one contractually protected were the homeowners, which left Charlotte area home buyers to fend for themselves.
A Buyer Agent is a key part of the overall real estate transaction. Typically, there is One Realtor to List the home for sale and they will work directly with the Seller/Builder. Then there is Another Realtor that will help a Buyer through the buying portion of the transaction - the Buyer's Agent.
Before you even entered the picture, the builder (or the homeowner) had already contractually agreed that they would pay a commission to their site and/or listing agent. The agent agreed (within that same contract) that they would share some of their commission with the Buyer's Agent. This helps the listing agent get the most marketing exposure they can for the home they are selling. There may be circumstances where your buyer's agent requires you to pay their service fee, - this should be discussed prior to you signing the Buyer's Agency Agreement with them.
To catch the attention of a home seller, you will need a preapproval letter from your lender, and a considerable amount of money called Due Diligence money. This is money that you will give to the seller to hold while you have your inspections, title work, lot survey, or anything else you'd like to check out prior to closing on your home - which is when ownership changes.
The due diligence money will become the seller's if you back out of the contract for any reason at any time. If you continue forward with your contract (all the way to closing), the due diligence money will remain your money. This is all taken care of within the confines of the contract.
For more detailed information regarding the Due Diligence Money, go here.
For those of you relocating to the area, we welcome you and can help you get a quick leg up on your journey by including us in on your next home shopping trip.
We will provide you with a nice tour that we offer to those thinking of relocating to the area.
It’s relatively quick, very insightful and from all past reviews - a very worthwhile and efficient use of your time.
If there are specific homes for sale that peak your interest, we will incorporate those into the schedule. You can anticipate visiting five to eight homes within a two and a half hour period and blending in the area tour with the home tours.
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Listing courtesy of Helen Adams Realty
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Listing courtesy of Dickens Mitchener & Associates Inc
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Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Ballantyne Area
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Listing courtesy of COMPASS Southpark
Experience extraordinary design & craftsmanship throughout this luxury estate home on a 1+ acre, cul-de-sac lot backing up to a private wooded area w/room for a pool. Mai...
Listing courtesy of David Hoffman Realty
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Listing courtesy of Allen Tate Providence @485
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Listing courtesy of Dickens Mitchener & Associates Inc
European architecture under construction by Grandfather Homes on unique lot with woods surrounding 3-sides. The Normandy is an open floor plan with the primary suite on t...
Listing courtesy of Nestlewood Realty, LLC
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Listing courtesy of Corcoran HM Properties
Simply stunning, fully renovated home w/ gorgeous pool in resort-like backyard in the heart of Cotswold! Gourmet kitchen with Hardwood Creations custom cabinetry, an expa...
Listing courtesy of David Hoffman Realty
Soak up the tranquility of this 14-acre WATERFRONT property! This home is all about Luxury combined with amazing outdoor lifestyle. Just south of Charlotte in highly des...
Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Ballantyne Area
A canopy of mature trees welcomes you to this brand-new modern farmhouse in Cotswold. Impeccable finishes bring warmth and luxury to the light-filled, generous living sp...
Listing courtesy of Savvy + Co Real Estate
Entertainers dream w/ modern vibes& an incredible location is what you can expect at 322 Brandywine. With over 4500 sq ft separated by 3 levels, there's a space for all y...
Listing courtesy of Realty ONE Group Select
Welcome home to this beautiful custom-built European estate home in desirable Glynmoor Lakes at Piper Glen! Cul-de-sac location with circular driveway and gated 3-car gar...
Listing courtesy of ERA Live Moore
Twin Lakes Custom Home Community is located on 116 acres, offering low Union county taxes and award winning schools. Residents of Twin Lakes will enjoy walking trails, a ...
Listing courtesy of The Moser Group Inc.
Under construction - Beautiful luxury custom home build by Nest Homes in a great location situated only 8 miles from uptown, minutes from Southpark with countless dining ...
Listing courtesy of Pilot Realty & Development
Come out to see this beautiful home making big strides of progress!! Completion is approaching ...
Listing courtesy of Pilot Realty & Development
New construction by Ben Collins/the Salins Group. This historic setting on the grounds of the preserved century-old Frank R McNinch House surrounded by the eight new priv...
Listing courtesy of Cottingham Chalk
Twin Lakes Custom Home Community is located on 116 acres, offering low Union county taxes and award winning schools. Residents of Twin Lakes will enjoy walking trails, a ...
Listing courtesy of The Moser Group Inc.
New construction by Ben Collins/ Salins Group. This historic setting on the grounds of the preserved century-old Frank R McNinch House surrounded by eight new private res...
Listing courtesy of Cottingham Chalk
New construction by Ben Collins/ the Salins Group. This historic setting on the grounds of the preserved century-old Frank R McNinch House surrounded by eight new private...
Listing courtesy of Cottingham Chalk
Welcome to Oak Grove Farm Neighborhood. As you enter through the security gate, enjoy driving past the beautiful equestrian homes and horse pastures all the way to the en...
Listing courtesy of Helen Adams Realty
Fabulous newer construction in exclusive 10-home enclave in the Foxcroft area. This bright and airy home features an open, inviting floor plan, formal and informal living...
Listing courtesy of Corcoran HM Properties
Beautiful updated 7400sf+ luxury home in popular Providence Downs South community with resort style backyard featuring large heated salt water pool with hot tub. Great fl...
Listing courtesy of COMPASS
Custom estate home is situated on 4 private gated acres in The Sanctuary. The architectural marvel built w/brick/stone embraces the interior w/modern luxury and high end ...
Listing courtesy of Premier Sotheby's International Realty
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