Sunday, March 30, 2014

Considerations For Outer Banks North Carolina Real Estate Business

By Beverly Helmer


Selling vacation rental property in North Carolina is different than selling a primary residence. North Carolina was the first state in the country to have laws specifically related to the transfer of vacation rental property. The seller may also be responsible for paying a cancellation penalty to the property management firm if the new owner switches management firms. This penalty occurs because the property management firm has spent time and money marketing the property and will not receive the benefit of the rental commissions.

Recently a buyer decided to switch real estate companies and it cost the seller thousands of dollars at closing. There is not a set penalty amount for the beach; each company has its own rate, but penalties have been up to $5,000. As the seller, you need to take the possibility of a penalty into account when negotiating with the buyer.

In an effort to streamline the sale of vacation-rental homes and to help buyers, sellers, and agents follow these transfer regulations, the local association of Realtors developed a form that each seller of vacation rental property should receive with the listing agreement. It is called the Property Management Disclosure (PMD) form.

This form allows the agent to receive the home's rental information as well as notifies the property management firm that the property is for sale. Having the rental history is critical to the successful marketing of the property. Buyers usually count on the rental income to help them pay for the house. Having a sizable rental income will incite more buyers to make an offer.

The previously mentioned property types are commonly found for sale on the Outer Banks NC real estate market. As it was previously mentioned, the Outer Banks NC real estate market regularly changes. For that reason, you will want to consider meeting with a real estate agent to help you start finding your dream property right away.




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