IM NEW BUT IM NOT A AGENT.

I HAVE A SCENARIO...

My neighbor wants to sell his home. I know someone looking for a home. He says he’s willing to pay me a 5,000.00 fee, if I put the deal together. I’m not a licensed real estate broker. It is ok since I’m not charging a percentage commission?

No difference b/w a flat fee ot a % if that is your question. Compensation can be in Gazoos or lightbulbs or dollars.

Is it legal? Consult an attorney. Is it wise? I say no. What are you going to do for your fee? Do you know what you are doing? Who are they going to blame when things go wrong, and they will. Who do you work for? If the buyer and seller go different ways, will you still be able to be on good terms with them? Things for you to consider.

You can not sell real estate if you are not licensed, just find different reason to take the money, may be as marketing consultant etc.

Oh :) Dude a very good opportunity to earn money has been given to you from your neighbor :rockon: , it's your first time i think it's just fine, you should not talk him about commission percentage.

REQUIREMENT FOR A LICENSE (in North Carolina)
General [G.S. 93A‑1 and 93A‑2]
Any person or business entity who directly or indirectly
engages in the business of a real estate broker
for compensation or the promise thereof while physically
in the state of North Carolina must have a North Carolina
real estate broker license. In North Carolina, a real estate
licensee may only engage in brokerage as an “agent” for
a party to a transaction. Thus, a real estate licensee is
commonly and appropriately referred to as a real estate “agent”
even though the latter term does not actually appear in the
License Law……

Until this morning, this thread was more than two (2) years old.

Have to love it when the past is dug up, followed by useful and relevant information then discussed about it!

True; but we can't be too disappointed if the OP and his interest isn't resurrected. He's probably already done what he was going to do.

No, you cannot "put a deal together."

but, the important question here is whether a "referral fee" to an unlicensed person is allowed in NC.

Wow....I wish someone would offer me this type of money for a service. As long as it was legal of course! :)