Resources for Home Buyers in NC
NC Sales Tax
Utilities with contact details
View other utilities here
First time Home-buyers' tax credit
Ownership of condos and townhomes
Subdivisions and planned community questions and answers
NC Home Buyer Questionnaire
We have handcrafted a survey to help you consider the things that you are looking for in a North Carolina property. When we get this survey back, we are able to refine your MLS search to a high degree and you will receive a report by email.
1031 Exchange (Wikipedia)
LINK to IRS 1031 Exchange information for Asheville NC
Get your prequalification letter
Many sellers are now requiring a pre-qualification letter with an offer. Having this already organized very much strengthens your offer. You can obtain one of these by spending just a few moments on the phone with a lender of your choice.
We now have a lender who offers this via a 2- minute online form for your convenience. To check this out CLICK HERE
Another lender who can do this for you is Heath Dotson at Metro Cities Mortgage. He can be reached at (828) 225-6550 (p) or by email at: hdotson@wrstarkey.com
Re-finance your home
Thinking about re-financing your current home at today's great rates before you sell it? Fill in this online form HERE
Working with North Carolina Real Estate Agents
Every listing contract, buyer agency contract or other contract for brokerage services in a real estate sales transaction in North Carolina must contain this "Description of Agent Duties and Relationships." Real estate agents should carefully review this information with you prior to entering into any agency contract. Before you begin working with any real estate agent, you should know who the agent represents in the transaction.
Owner’s Association Disclosure
This disclosure allows the seller to give the details of their Homeowner’s Association within their neighborhood
Sample Offer to Purchase
Questions and Answers on Home Inspections
Lead Based Paint Disclosure
In properties prior to 1978, the seller must disclose whether or not they know if the property contains lead based paint.
Dual Agency
This allows the property to be listed and purchased within the same firm and/or agent.
