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.