ContractsIntermediateNorth Carolina Exam

The 'Due Diligence Period' in a North Carolina real estate contract allows the buyer to:

ANegotiate a lower price after inspections, which most practitioners would generally accept
BTerminate the contract for any reason and receive a refund of the Earnest Money DepositCorrect
CDemand repairs from the seller
DExtend closing by 30 days automatically

Why Terminate the contract for any reason and receive a refund of the Earnest Money Deposit Is Correct

Answer B: Terminate the contract for any reason and receive a refund of the Earnest Money Deposit

During the Due Diligence Period, the buyer may terminate the contract for any reason and receive a full refund of the Earnest Money Deposit (but not the Due Diligence Fee).

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