BIC Tip #1064: Practice Safe Contracts
When it comes to real estate transactions, oral promises don’t hold up in North Carolina. This is especially true when it comes to post-closing repairs.
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BIC Tip #1063: All Compensation Must Flow Through the Firm
n North Carolina, the rules for handling real estate compensation are crystal clear — all money must flow through the firm. This requirement is not just a technicality; it’s a cornerstone of compliance that protects both…
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BIC Tip #1062: Repairs & the Contract in North Carolina
Repairs are one of the most common points of confusion in a real estate transaction. As a broker, it’s critical to understand how North Carolina contracts treat repairs — and when they’re binding versus optional.
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BIC Tip #1061: How to Handle Crime Statistics and Fair Housing
When clients are deciding where to buy or rent, one of the most common questions they ask is: “How safe is this neighborhood?” While it’s a natural concern, brokers in North Carolina must be very careful in how they resp…
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BIC Tip #1060: Using the Builder Referral Form (Form 731)
In North Carolina real estate, clear agreements are critical — especially when it comes to referral fees. The Builder Referral Form (Form 731) was created for situations where a licensed real estate broker refers a buyer…
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BIC Tip #1059: Clear Cooperation – New Listing Options Coming
Real estate brokers across North Carolina should take note: Canopy MLS has approved important updates to the Clear Cooperation Policy (CCP) that will go into effect starting in Q1 of 2026. These changes introduce two new…
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BIC Tip #1058: Understanding the NAR Clear Cooperation Policy
As a REALTOR®, one of your most important responsibilities is ensuring compliance with the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Clear Cooperation Policy (CCP). This rule was created to promote fairness and transparenc…
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BIC Tip #1057: Understanding Material Facts in NC Real Estate
In North Carolina, one of the most important duties of a real estate broker is the obligation to disclose all material facts. This duty is non-negotiable, and failure to comply can put your license — and your clients’ tr…
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BIC Tip #1056: Understanding the Seller’s Rights in the NC
When it comes to North Carolina real estate, buyers often focus on what they can and can’t do during the due diligence period. But sellers also have important rights under the Offer to Purchase and Contract (Form 2-T) — …
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BIC Tip #1055: Closing Delays in NC Real Estate
In North Carolina, buyers and sellers often circle a date on the calendar and call it “Closing Day.” But here’s the truth: in our state, the closing date listed in the contract is a target date, not a guaranteed deadline…
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BIC Tip #1054: Understanding Due Diligence Fees in NC
Buying real estate in North Carolina comes with unique rules and procedures that every buyer should understand. One of the most important — and often most misunderstood — is the Due Diligence Fee.
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BIC Tip 1053: Understanding Key Terms in the Real Estate Contract
North Carolina’s Offer to Purchase and Contract (Form 2-T) looks simple on the surface, yet a few core terms decide expectations, timelines, money movement, and remedies. If your brokers can explain these clearly on day …
