Real Property
The Real Property Section deals with numerous issues affecting real property practice in North Carolina. The Section drafts, monitors and comments upon state and federal proposed legislation and regulations affecting real property practice; monitors and comments upon State Bar ethics inquiries; sponsors and participates in pro bono projects; provides variety of CLE programs; conducts aggressive consumer protection/authorized practice program; hosts an active electronic discussion list; periodically updates and republishes forms book; and oversees NCBA copyrighted real property forms.
Benefits of NCBA Section membership:
- Real Property Forms (accessible via the Real Property Community Forum)
- CLE discounts
- Access to online Community forum
- Networking socials, panel discussions and Lunch & Learn, including Return to the Vault Programs
- Section blogs
- Legislative support
- Ethics updates
- Pro bono projects
Real Property Forms:
- The Real Property Section produces a wealth of forms for its members to use. Real Property Forms are accessible via the Real Property Community Forum (login required). Once you are logged into the Real Property Community Forum, select the Library tab and then choose the Forms folder.
Useful Links and Resources:
- 2019 Tax Proration Brochure
- eMortgage Guide: This is a white paper on the E-Mortgage Closing process issued by a multi-disciplinary task force spearheaded by the North Carolina Secretary of State.
- NC/SC Boundary Re-Certification Memo: Do you represent clients along the NC / SC Boundary? If so, you and they will certainly need to know if the recent re-survey and certification of the boundary, S.L. 2016-23, affects them—voting, licensing, schools, taxes, estates and inheritance, title to real estate (and the effects on timing and costs of future closings), schools and other matters!
- Secured Lending Opinion Letter Form (PDF or Word): This form is intended to serve as a basis for opinions frequently addressed in a typical commercial real estate financing transaction.
- Real Property Distinguished Service Award