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 Corcoran HM Properties
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Listing courtesy of Corcoran HM Properties
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Listing courtesy of Allen Tate SouthPark
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Listing courtesy of Carolina Home Buyers Realty
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Listing courtesy of Carolina Realty Solutions
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Unveiling a sublime fusion of contemporary aesthetics and timeless elegance in the heart of Dilworth only steps from South End's vibrant scene. You will be wowed by the H...
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An exquisite custom build on a beautiful corner lot, steps from Freedom Park. This house has it all! Exceptional design combined with premium materials, featuring: a ful...
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Listing courtesy of COMPASS
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Listing courtesy of Pilot Realty & Development
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Listing courtesy of Dickens Mitchener & Associates Inc
The largest home and lot of 4 beautiful Luxury custom homes on Reece Road designed by Frusterio and built by Westwood! This unique floorplan features 6Beds/5baths and is...
Listing courtesy of Sterling Brokerage, LLC
This beautiful custom home is nearly complete! The circular drive, the porta cochere and the three car garage make it is easy to come and go and offers plenty of parking ...
Listing courtesy of Pilot Realty & Development
New construction while keeping the charm of Dilworth with this quintessential bungalow boasting an open floor plan and an abundance of outdoor space. The moment you enter...
Listing courtesy of Corcoran HM Properties
Luxury custom home designed by Frusterio and built by Westwood! This well designed floorplan features 6Beds/5baths and is complete with all the luxuries of modern in-tow...
Listing courtesy of Sterling Brokerage, LLC
Nestled amidst lush greenery on a sprawling estate, this majestic residence in the gated Skyecroft community boasts all the charm and grandeur of a bygone era, yet offers...
Listing courtesy of Southern Charm Realty & Retreats INC
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Listing courtesy of ERA Live Moore
Nestled in Cotswold's coveted neighborhood, this Pike Properties home is adorned with stone accents, copper roofing, and inviting gas lanterns. Step inside to discover a ...
Listing courtesy of Pike Realty LLC
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