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Hear more from Chair Skip Alston in Episode 2 of Open House with Janet Thoren. Watch the episode here: youtu.be/eWXPlRt4nI0

NCREC was proud to attend the National ARELLO Conference, where the Commission received two national awards recognizing its commitment to real estate education: 2026 ARELLO Postlicensing/CE Award 2026 Total Education Award for the Commission’s Fair Housing Symposiums #NCREC

Commission meeting today at the North Carolina Real Estate Commission, 1313 Navaho Drive, Raleigh, NC. You may attend in person or watch the livestream. Link on ncrec.gov

Working with a notary during a real estate transaction? Take a moment to verify their commission status. The NC Secretary of State provides an online tool to confirm a notary’s status: sosnc.gov/online_services/No…

Due diligence gives buyers an opportunity to learn more about a property and its surrounding area before making an informed decision. Take time to ask questions, gather information, and understand the property so you can make the decision that’s right for you.

Want to know what the Mineral and Oil and Gas Rights Disclosure Statement covers and why it matters? Watch NCREC’s latest YouTube video for a deeper look at mineral, oil, and gas rights and the disclosure requirements. Watch the full video: youtu.be/Z9KFX0aF-9Q

This quote captures the spirit behind our new Open House series. Get to know our new Executive Director, Janet Thoren, and watch the full conversation: youtu.be/9cBqwiZJ0UM #NCREC #RealEstate #OpenHouse

The Commission and NC Department of Justice warns North Carolinians to be careful when searching for rental housing online. Review the article Consumer Alert: Watch Out for Rental Scams for more information.

View our YouTube video RPOADS Instructions to Buyers: youtube.com/watch?v=wkv_oNzT… and RPOADS Basic Instructions video: youtube.com/watch?v=hvkOg4-E…

Commission meeting today at the North Carolina Real Estate Commission, 1313 Navaho Drive, Raleigh, NC. You may attend in person or watch the livestream, link on ncrec.gov.

An impervious surface is a surface that does not allow rainwater to soak into the ground. Review the FAQ on stormwater runoff on the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)’s website to learn why there are limits on impervious surfaces on a property. deq.nc.gov/frequently-asked-…

Due to increasing real estate fraud and the new appraisal changes, NCREC strongly urges consumers who are considering a real estate transaction this fall to independently verify property information, exercise due diligence, and thoroughly review all documents before signing.

According to the August 2026 Housing Report from NCrealtors.org, listings and the amount of inventory are up, sales are down, and the median sales price is about the same as this time last year. Click this link to view the report: ncrealtors.org/wp-content/up…

View our YouTube video RPOADS Instructions to Owners: youtube.com/watch?v=0_SzImXf… The RPOADS form is now a fillable PDF available on our website here: ncrec.gov/Forms/Consumer/rec…

Watch this video to review ncrec.gov’s translation features.

The Commission is considering proposed rule changes for the Limited Nonresident Commercial License, 21 NCAC 58A .1800s. We invite members of the public to submit written comments on the proposed rules by September 14, 2026. Comments should be directed to [email protected].

Significant appraisal changes take effect this fall that may impact residential real estate transactions. NCREC encourages brokers to take their General Update or Broker-In-Charge Update course early this year to be prepared. Search course schedules here: ncrec.gov/ContinuingEducatio…

The Commission’s newest member, Vickie Gallimore of Asheboro, was sworn-in on August 19, 2026, at the North Carolina Real Estate Commission by the Honorable Michael Stading.