Buying in Sanford or Raleigh? Avoid These COSTLY Mistakes!

Are you a First-Time Homebuyer buying your first home in North Carolina? These are 10 mistakes that catch buyers off guard, and some of them can cost you the deal entirely. In this video, Zach from Main Street Realty Group walks you through what every first-time homebuyer in NC needs to know before they start their home search. Topics covered: ✅ The new agent agreement rule (NAR settlement) ✅ Why pre-approval matters more than you think ✅ How NC's due diligence period works ✅ New construction incentives most buyers miss ✅ Why you always need an inspection — even on a new home ✅ What sellers are (and aren't) obligated to do ✅ Why AI can hurt your negotiations ✅ What NOT to do between offer and closing ✅ How to read an inspection report without panicking ✅ When you actually own the home in NC 📞 Ready to start your home buying journey? Contact us: 727-519-5196 | [email protected] zachrosenzweig.mainstreetrealtygroupnc.com/ask/4a48502d360011d66a4db2066ca56b2e 🏡 Main Street Realty Group | Sanford, NC Serving Sanford, Lillington, and the greater Research Triangle Area 00:00 Introduction 00:52 Mistake #1: Trapping Yourself in a Corner 01:51 Mistake #2: Skipping Pre-Approval 02:30 Mistake #3: Not Understanding NC Due Diligence 03:35 Mistake #4: Overlooking New Construction 04:34 Mistake #5: Skipping New Construction Inspections 05:30 Mistake #6: Not Understanding "AS IS" 06:05 Mistake #7: Using AI to Negotiate 07:23 Mistake #8: Messing With Your Finances Before Closing 07:55 Mistake #9: Worrying About a Lengthy Inspection Report 08:34 Mistake #10: Not Understanding Recordation