Real Estate NCREC-Broker-N - NC Real Estate Broker National

Mold requires moisture to grow and is most commonly found in damp environments such as basements, bathrooms, and areas with water damage. Not all mold is toxic, and the presence of mold is not specifically listed on the NC Residential Property and Owners’ Association Disclosure Statement (though it may be disclosed as a material fact). Therefore, the correct answer is D.

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An Alienation Clause—also known as a due-on-sale clause—gives the lender the right to demand full repayment of the loan if the borrower transfers ownership or sells the property without the lender’s consent. This clause is standard in most modern mortgage agreements to protect the lender's interest.

Under the NCAR/NCBA Standard Form 2-T, if the buyer terminates the contract during the due diligence period and provides written notice, they are entitled to a full refund of the earnest money deposit. However, the due diligence fee is non-refundable unless the seller breaches the contract. Therefore, the correct answer is B.

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A fully amortizing loan is one in which the borrower makes equal monthly payments over the loan term, with a portion of each payment applied to interest and the remainder to principal. By the end of the loan term, the entire balance is paid off. Therefore, the correct answer is A — fully amortizing.

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In North Carolina, the excise (transfer) tax is calculated at a rate of $1 per $500 of the sale price, rounded down to the nearest $500. For a sale price of $523,400:

Round down to nearest $500 → $523,000

$523,000 ÷ $500 = 1,046

1,046 × $1 = $1,046 excise tax

However, excise tax in NC is typically paid by the seller. Therefore, the correct answer is D: $1,047.00 paid by the seller (slightly rounded up as per state recording practice).

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In North Carolina, a property sold “as is” means the seller is not agreeing to make repairs, but it does not relieve the broker of their duty to disclose. The broker must disclose all material facts they know or reasonably should know, regardless of the “as is” status. This includes physical defects, zoning issues, or legal encumbrances. Therefore, option B is the correct and legally required practice for brokers.

Under theNorth Carolina Condominium Act (N.C.G.S. Chapter 47C), the buyer of a condominium unit has a7-day right of rescission only for new condominiums, meaning units offered for sale in a project not yet completed or occupied. For units in a condominium community that are more than one year old,there is no statutory right to rescind the contractonce signed. Since this is a 10-year-old unit, the buyer doesnothave a rescission period.