When reviewing an Offer to Purchase and Contract (Form 2-T) in North Carolina, many brokers and even buyers misunderstand the “Financing” portion of the document. It is easy to assume that the terms written in that secti…
Escalation clauses continue to surface in competitive multiple-offer markets, and many buyers believe they provide an advantage. However, as brokers, it is critical to educate your agents and clients that escalation clau…
Protect Your Clients by Checking All Statuses and Remarks
BIC TIP #1089 — Teaching Clients How To Treat You
BIC TIP #1088 — Proposed NCREC Rule Change: Eliminating Marketing as a Requirement to Be a BIC
One-agent dual agency occurs when a single licensee represents both buyer and seller in the same transaction. In North Carolina this arrangement is currently permitted only with the informed, written consent of both part…
When buyers are making one of the biggest financial decisions of their lives, accurate square footage matters. As a broker in North Carolina, it’s your responsibility to ensure the numbers you present are correct — and t…
When it comes to protecting consumers in real estate, one of the most overlooked—but potentially devastating—issues is fire and flood damage. As brokers, it is our duty to ensure our clients know how to recognize risk, a…
The real-estate landscape is shifting fast, especially regarding buyer-agent compensation. In order to protect yourself, your firm, and your clients, you need to make sure all compensation agreements are in writing prior…
🧠 Why It Matters
BIC TIP #1082 Stay TCPA and DNC Compliant 📞⚖️
If you post it, it is probably advertising. “Just Listed” and “Just Sold” posts are considered advertisements and must include your firm name (and number if a PB) and comply with all NCREC advertising rules. Even on a…
