Should buyers and sellers share the same attorney in North Carolina?Short answer… No! And in today’s episode of Kim & Jordan Unscripted, we’re diving deep into the real estate realities every NC buyer and seller needs to know.North Carolina is an attorney state, which means attorneys—not title companies—handle closings, hold earnest money, review title work, and record your deed. But what happens when both sides share the same attorney? What risks does that create? And what key protections do homeowners miss when they don’t understand the process?In this episode, we unpack:✔️ Why buyers & sellers should not share an attorney✔️ How earnest money is handled in NC✔️ What really happens during a title search✔️ The truth about flood insurance, wind & hail, and fortified roofs✔️ Why pest plans and termite bonds are NOT the same✔️ How days-on-market impact your buying & selling timeline✔️ Why using a local lender and local realtor is essential on the coast✔️ What buyers need to know about CAMA rules, pervious surfaces, and coastal regulations✔️ How to avoid the heartbreak of buying before you’re truly readyWhether you’re buying, selling, relocating to the NC coast, or just curious about local real estate nuances—this episode is packed with clarity and real-world examples from our everyday experiences in Brunswick County, Oak Island, Southport & beyond.👉 Have questions for our future episodes? Drop them in the comments!We’ll be hosting local attorneys, insurance pros, and pest experts to answer the questions YOU want to know.00:00 – Welcome to Kim & Jordan Unscripted00:42 – Should buyers & sellers share an attorney?02:10 – What it means that NC is an attorney state04:30 – Earnest money + attorney trust accounts06:15 – Title searches & why 2 attorneys give better protection08:45 – Coastal insurance breakdown: homeowners, wind/hail, flood13:10 – What is a fortified roof?16:15 – Pest plans vs termite bonds19:00 – Market realities: days on market + buying/selling timing22:50 – Why local lenders matter25:00 – The risk of using out-of-area agents27:45 – CAMA, impervious limits & coastal building rules31:20 – Final thoughts + viewer questions