NC & SC FORMS, LEGAL Q&A AND HOTLINES
NC REALTORS® Information and Resources
2026 North Carolina Forms Changes
(Webinar via Zoom)
Wed., July 15
9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (Zoom room opens at 9:15 a.m.)
Stay ahead of the changes that impact your business. Each year, the North Carolina REALTORS® Residential Forms Committee updates the forms real estate professionals rely on to stay compliant and successfully guide transactions from contract to closing. Several important revisions will take effect on July 1, 2026 and understanding them is essential for every REALTOR®.
Join a panel of industry experts and Residential Forms Committee members for an in-depth discussion of the latest updates, practical applications, and best practices for properly using the revised forms in your day-to-day transactions. Gain valuable insight into how these changes may affect your buyers, sellers, and overall transaction management.
NC REALTORS® Legal Q&A Library
A searchable collection of real-world legal scenarios and guidance from NC REALTORS® attorneys – covering contracts, disclosure, agency, and more to support your day-to-day brokerage decisions.
2025 NC REALTORS® Archive
- Can a broker always be a dual agent?
- Guide and Best Practices for an Alleged Misrepresentation or Failure to Disclose by the Seller or Listing Agent
- New Law Permitting Agent Compensation in a Purchase Contract
- Referral Fees
- Securing timely payment of the Due Diligence Fee
- How should I handle a dual or variable rate commission agreement under new MLS rules?
- How should I fill out the Firm’s Fee section of the Exclusive Right to Sell Listing Agreement (Form 101)?
- How to Handle Cooperative Compensation and Buyer Agency Agreements
- The Offer to Purchase and Contract and Contingent Sales
- What if a buyer refuses to sign a written buyer agreement before a home tour?
- Delivery of Due Diligence Fee and Demand
- Discovery and Disclosure of Built-Upon Area
- How should I fill out the dual agency section in the new Exclusive Buyer Agency Agreement (Form 201)? (Updated 3/7/25)
SC REALTORS® Information and Resources
Recent South Carolina forms changes Educational videos and updates are available through the SC REALTORS® YouTube Channel.
Because forms and legal guidance may change, members should contact SCR or consult legal counsel for specific guidance.
This information is provided as a resource only and is not legal advice. Please refer directly to SC REALTORS® for the most current forms guidance.
NC REALTORS® and SC REALTORS® Legal Hotlines
As part of your member benefits, you can utilize the NC REALTORS® and SC REALTORS® legal hotlines. They offer free guidance that would normally cost about $300/hour from a real estate attorney.
NC REALTORS® Legal Hotline (336) 294-1415
The SCR Legal Hotline is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
803-772-5206
NC Real Estate Commission (NCREC) Information and Guidance
The Commission’s primary function is to license and regulate real estate agents.