North Dakota

Sustainability Resources

The Real Estate industry is one of the most environmentally damaging industries in the world accounting for:
30%
of total carbon dioxide
40%
of all energy
40%
of all raw materials
Our goal is to give you the resources you need to take sustainable action in improving, building, retrofitting and revamping your home. The impacts are real, the benefits significant, and the need critical. Join us in bringing sustainability home and creating a brighter future for all, starting with you.

Save money and do the world a favor!
Here's a list of Sustainability Initiatives in the area:

WaterSense Webinars

WaterSense, a subset of the US EPA, puts on sustainability webinars that have different focuses.

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Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency

DSIRE's incentive and policy search tool allows you to search energy incentives and policies by state.

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Solar Incentives, Rebates and Tax Breaks by State

Energy Sage's Solar Savings by State tool allows you to search your state for solar rebates, incentives, and tax breaks.

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North Dakota FAQs

Is North Dakota a judicial or non-judicial state?

Judicial

In a judicial foreclosure state, the lender must go through the court system in order to foreclose on a property. This process can be longer and more expensive for the lender compared to a non-judicial foreclosure.
In a judicial foreclosure state, the lender must go through the court system in order to foreclose on a property. This process can be longer and more expensive for the lender compared to a non-judicial foreclosure.

What is the process of closing on a property in North Dakota?

Lenders, together with attorneys, conduct closings. Conveyance is by warranty deed. Mortgages are the security instruments. Foreclosures require about 6 months, including the redemption period. North Dakotans base their title insurance on abstracts and attorneys’ opinions. Buyers usually pay for the closing, the attorney’s opinion, and the title insurance; sellers pay for the abstract. There are no documentary or transfer taxes. Property taxes are due March 15th and October 15th.

Property Taxes in North Dakota?

Due March 15th and October 15th

In North Dakota, does a property management company require a real estate broker's license?

YES. A key component of property management (leasing) is considered a real estate activity under existing North Dakota real estate licensing laws. If a property manager is going to lease, list, procure prospects or negotiate, assist, or offer to perform any of those acts, he or she will need a broker's license. A salesperson working under a broker may engage in such activities. However, if a property manager is not engaged in leasing activities, a real estate broker's license is not required.

Are there any exceptions to the requirement that a property manager have a broker's license in North Dakota?

YES. For example, bona fide owner of residential property and their regular employees are exempt when their work is in the regular course of or as an incident to the management of the property. For more information about these and other North Dakota property management requirements and exceptions, please contact the North Dakota Real Estate Commission. Before hiring a property manager to manage your North Dakota rental property, you should always check that he or she is licensed appropriately. You can check the license status of North Dakota property managers using the Commission's License Search Page.

Do you need a broker's license to manage community associations in North Dakota?

There is no requirement that a community association manager or condo association manager in North Dakota hold a real estate broker's license.

North Dakota Real Estate Broker Requirements

Lenders, together with attorneys, conduct closings. Conveyance is by warranty deed. Mortgages are the security instruments. Foreclosures require about 6 months, including the redemption period. North Dakotans base their title insurance on abstracts and attorneys’ opinions. Buyers usually pay for the closing, the attorney’s opinion, and the title insurance; sellers pay for the abstract. There are no documentary or transfer taxes. Property taxes are due March 15th and October 15th.

North Dakota Real Estate Salesperson Requirements

Due March 15th and October 15th

How do property ownership transfers work in North Dakota?

Warranty deed

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