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Ch. SL 2025-522025-07-02

Vote Breakdown

Plain Language Summary

This bill makes four main changes to North Carolina real estate and business law: it creates an alternative path for real estate appraisers to gain experience through technology-based training programs instead of traditional apprenticeships (expiring in 2030), allows real estate salespersons to register with multiple dealers under common ownership, clarifies what out-of-pocket expenses landlords can recover from tenants in evictions, and permits buyer's agent compensation to be included in purchase offer forms.

Arguments in Favor

• •Supporters argue this bill modernizes real estate licensing by offering flexible, technology-based alternatives for appraiser training that may be faster and more accessible than traditional methods.
• •They contend allowing multi-dealer registration increases business flexibility and efficiency.
• •Regarding landlord protections, supporters say clarifying recoverable expenses and allowing reasonable attorney fee awards deters frivolous tenant appeals and compensates landlords for legitimate legal costs.
• •They also argue allowing agent compensation in offer forms provides transparency and streamlines real estate transactions.

Arguments Against

• •Opponents may worry that alternative appraisal training programs could lower quality standards if not properly supervised, and they note the program expires in 2030, suggesting uncertainty about its long-term viability.
• •Some may be concerned that multi-dealer registration could create conflicts of interest or confusion about which dealer is responsible for a salesperson's conduct.
• •Tenant advocates may argue the attorney fee provisions burden tenants with costs and discourage legitimate appeals, while renters' advocates could worry about the expanded landlord expense recovery.
• •Real estate reform advocates might contend that including agent compensation in offer forms could create conflicts of interest or pressure buyers into accepting specific compensation arrangements.