More Articles for buyers
Exclusive Buyer Agency
Signing an exclusive buyer agency agreement/contract sounds like a good idea. Right? Having an agent work for you is a good idea, isn't it? The problem is the agent doesn't work exclusively for you but you will have to work exclusively with the agent... read more.
OBX Lenders
There are many times that using a lender located on the OBX can be a life saver ... read more.
Home Inspections
A home inspection is a must and here are some certified and licensed home inspectors ... read more.
Home Insurance
Insurance is available for almost every property on the OBX ... read more.
Termite Inspectors
Insurance is available for almost every property on the OBX ... read more.
Surveyors
A survey can alleviate any concerns about the property lines or set backs ... read more.
Home Repairs
House Designers
Thinking about buyer a lot and building? ... read more.
Utilities
Attorneys
In NC attorneys a handle the closing procedings instead of escrow agents ... read more.
Out of State Purchases
If you find the property that you would like and are considering buying it but you live out of sate and you have to go back home, don't worry... read more
Rental Rebate
When you buy a house that already has rental reservations, there might have been money collected, and it belongs to you... read more
Flood Insurance
All of the Outer Banks is in some type of flood zone... read more
8 Ways To Avoid A Flood Prone House On The Outer Banks Of NC
Avoid buying a house that floods... read more
Home Inspections
We strongly recommend that every buyer have a home inspection done on the house or condo they are trying to purchase before the closing takes place... read more
Rental Agencies
There are many different styles of managing a vacation rental house. Each rental department has their own characteristics and there are deferent strategies involved... read more
Beach Access
Just because you are at the beach does not mean that every location is a good one... read more
Ground Floor Enclosures
If there is a ground floor enclosure, you or your real estate agent need to do some investigating... read more
Not Ready Yet
Not quite ready to take the big step? No hurry, just start doing your homework now... read more
Attorneys
The buyer and the seller each need to hire their own attorney... read more
Earnest Money
When an offer is written on a piece of real estate, one of the items that needs to be addressed is the earnest money... read more
Title Insurance
Title insurance protects your deed against any problems which show up after you make your home purchase... read more
Seasonal Buying Trips
Long distance traveling to look at houses you might consider purchasing requires some planning. Here are a few weather related tips for planning your trip.
Spring This is the time to get your foot in the door and have all of the prepaid rental reservation money refunded to you at closing... read more
Summer Once the the summer vacation season arrives it becomes much harder to look at homes for sale... read more
Fall This is when a seller is in their best position to make a deal... read more
Winter When the cold set in, the Outer Banks becomes deserted and deals can be found... read more
Real Estate Forms For BuyingHere you will find some of the various forms used in purchasing real estate in North Carolina... HERE
