North Carolina real estate: buy or sell with a local AXEN agent
North Carolina buyers pay a due diligence fee, an attorney handles every closing, and sellers give two required disclosures. Here is what is the same everywhere in North Carolina, and our local guide for each city.
North Carolina cities we cover
Each guide covers the local neighborhoods, costs and rules for that city.
What every North Carolina buyer and seller should know
Due diligence fee
Buyers usually pay the seller a fee for time to inspect and decide. If they walk away, the seller usually keeps it.
Attorney closings
A North Carolina attorney handles the closing and the title work.
Two seller disclosures
Sellers give the Residential Property and Owners' Association Disclosure Statement and the Mineral and Oil and Gas Rights Disclosure.
Excise tax
The deed excise tax is $1 per $500 of price, usually paid by the seller.
Earnest money
Earnest money is separate from the due diligence fee and is held in trust until closing.
Military buyers
Near Fort Bragg and other bases, VA loans are common. Talk to a lender early.
AXEN Realty in North Carolina
Every AXEN agent in North Carolina works under a licensed managing broker: Claudia Burton (license C41242). See every state on the state brokers page.
Buying? Start with the home buying guide and get pre-approved.
Selling? Read the home selling guide and get your home value.
Moving here? Read buying in a new state.
North Carolina real estate questions
What is a due diligence fee in North Carolina?
It is money the buyer pays the seller for time to inspect and decide. If the buyer walks away during the due diligence period, the seller usually keeps it. At closing it is credited to the buyer.
Do I need an attorney to buy a house in North Carolina?
Yes. In North Carolina a licensed attorney handles the closing and the title work.
What is the transfer tax in North Carolina?
North Carolina charges an excise tax of $1 per $500 of the sale price when the deed is recorded. The seller usually pays it.
Does it cost anything to talk to an AXEN agent in North Carolina?
No. Talking with an AXEN agent about buying or selling in North Carolina is free.