NOTE:  Effective July 1, 2001, in every real estate sale transaction, a real estate agent shall at first substantial contact directly with a prospective buyer or seller, provide the prospective buyer or seller with the following information [NC Real Estate Commission Rule 21 NCAC 58A.  0101(c)].

When buying or selling real estate, you may find it helpful to have a real estate agent assist you.  Real estate agents can provide many useful services and work with you in different ways.  In some real estate transactions, the agents work for the seller.  In others, the seller and buyer may each have agents.  And sometimes, the same agents work for both the buyer and the seller.  It is important for you to know whether an agent is working for you as your agent or simply working with you while acting as an agent of the other party.