The process
From first call to keys
Talk it through. Your budget, timeline, commute, and must-haves. If schools matter, tell me early so they're part of the search.
Get pre-approved. I'll connect you with local lenders, including ones who close VA loans regularly.
Tour homes. In person, or by video if you're still out of state.
Make a strong offer. I'll walk you through what's competitive here, including the due diligence fee and deadline.
Due diligence. Inspections, appraisal, and finalizing your loan, all inside your negotiated window.
Close and move in. With an attorney closing, timed around your move, and my list of trusted local vendors for everything after.
Buying in North Carolina
How NC offers work
Your due diligence fee and deadline are the two biggest numbers in an NC offer. If you're coming from another state, this part is new for almost everyone.
Due diligence fee
Paid directly to the seller when your offer is accepted. It's generally non-refundable, but it's credited toward your purchase price at closing.
Due diligence period
A negotiated window to inspect, appraise, and finalize your loan. You can walk away for any reason before the deadline and get your earnest money back.
Earnest money
Held in a trust account and credited at closing. Back out after the deadline and you could lose it along with the fee.
Attorney closings
NC closings are handled by a real estate attorney, with remote and power of attorney options if you can't be here.
Ready to start looking?
Tell me what you're looking for and I'll send homes that fit, plus my buyer guide.