Straight answers to the questions we hear most from buyers and sellers in Winston-Salem and the Triad. North Carolina does a few things differently, so these answers are written with NC rules and contracts in mind.
- Due Diligence Fee vs. Earnest Money in North CarolinaDue diligence fee vs. earnest money in NC: who holds each, when they are refundable and how much to offer, explained by LORE Realty Group.
- Is a Home Warranty Worth It?Is a home warranty worth it in North Carolina? What it covers, what it does not, and when it makes sense for buyers and sellers. From LORE Realty Group.
- North Carolina Excise Tax on Home SalesNorth Carolina excise tax on home sales: $1 per $500 of the price, paid by the seller at closing. Example math and other seller costs from LORE.
- Pre-Qualification vs. Pre-Approval: What Sellers Want to SeePre-qualification vs. pre-approval for buying a home in North Carolina: the difference and why sellers care. From LORE Realty Group.
- Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Listing AgentQuestions to ask before hiring a listing agent in Winston-Salem: pricing, marketing, communication, compensation and negotiation. From LORE Realty Group.
- Selling a Home in Winter in Winston-SalemTips for selling a home in winter in Winston-Salem and the Triad: why it can work, staging, weather and pricing. From LORE Realty Group.
- Who Picks the Closing Attorney in North Carolina?Who picks the closing attorney in NC? Usually the buyer. What the attorney does, how to choose one and how to avoid wire fraud. From LORE Realty Group.