Nick Karr arrived in Raleigh in 2010 with the goal of planting churches in the Triangle area, and he founded a real estate law firm the same year to sustain that work. That origin is not a marketing detail: it shapes the firm’s reach and operational model. Because Karr set out to serve North Carolina broadly rather than anchor to one market, the firm built closing capabilities across all 100 North Carolina counties from the start, offering in-office closings, mobile closings where the attorney travels to the client, and mail-only closings for clients who cannot be present.
The firm is headquartered in Raleigh with a second office in Nashville, North Carolina.
Services
Real Estate Purchases
The firm represents residential and commercial buyers through the full transaction cycle, from contract review through closing. This includes legal advice, preparation of required documentation, and representation at closing. Coverage extends to buyers in all 100 North Carolina counties.
Refinances
The firm handles refinance transactions from initiation through closing, including title review, lender documentation requirements, and closing coordination.
Title Searches
Before a real estate closing, a title examination is required in North Carolina to identify defects, liens, judgments, or encumbrances that could affect the buyer’s ownership interest. The firm conducts title searches as a component of its closing practice.
Closing Services
Three closing formats are offered to accommodate different client situations:
- In-office closings at the Raleigh office (6739 Falls of Neuse Rd., Suite 201) or the Nashville, NC location (2090 Eastern Ave., Nashville, NC 27856, open by appointment).
- Mobile closings, in which the attorney travels to the client’s location.
- Mail-only closings for clients handling transactions remotely.
The range of closing formats reflects a practice built for statewide coverage rather than one dependent on clients traveling to a single office.
North Carolina Real Estate Law Counsel
Beyond transaction closing, the firm advises clients on North Carolina real estate statutes and how those statutes apply to specific property situations. This includes interpretation of state law governing real estate transactions.
Estate Planning
The firm prepares estate planning documents. Specific instruments handled are not detailed on the firm’s website.
Business Planning
Business formation and planning services are available. Specific details on entity types or scope are not listed on the firm’s public materials.
Attorney: Nick Karr
Nicholas Edward Karr received a B.S. in Business Finance and Economics from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, followed by a J.D. from Liberty University School of Law. He is admitted to the North Carolina State Bar and the North Carolina 10th District Judicial Bar.
Karr is a member of the Christian Legal Society and serves as an elder at North Raleigh Christian Church. The firm’s background materials note that he works with non-profit organizations as part of his broader community involvement.
The number of additional attorneys or staff beyond Karr is not specified in publicly available sources.
Office Locations and Service Area
Primary office: 6739 Falls of Neuse Rd., Suite 201, Raleigh, NC 27615
Secondary office: 2090 Eastern Ave., Nashville, NC 27856 (open by appointment)
Phone: 919-325-7325
Fax: 919-789-3331
Website: ncrealestatelawfirm.com/
Office hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST
Service area covers all 100 North Carolina counties. The mobile closing option extends the firm’s reach to clients in any part of the state. The Nashville, NC office provides a physical presence in the eastern part of the state for clients in that region.
Consultation and Contact
Clients can contact the firm by phone at 919-325-7325 or through the contact form on the firm website. Fee structure is not publicly listed.
Response speed is noted in available referral feedback, including at least one documented instance of completing property registration within 18 hours of initial client contact.
Frequently Asked Questions
North Carolina requires an attorney to be present at real estate closings. What does that mean practically for buyers and sellers?
North Carolina is one of a relatively small number of states that mandates attorney involvement in real estate closings. This is not optional representation: the attorney must supervise the closing process, conduct the title examination, and certify the title. For buyers and sellers, it means the closing is a legal proceeding, not just a paperwork exchange. Karr’s firm handles this requirement for transactions across all 100 counties.
What is a mobile closing, and who typically uses one?
A mobile closing is one in which the attorney travels to the client rather than the client coming to the office. This is useful in a variety of situations: a seller who cannot travel, a buyer located in a different part of the state, or parties whose schedules make office visits difficult. The firm offers this statewide.
What is the difference between a mail-only closing and a mobile closing?
A mail-only closing handles the entire closing process through mail, without an in-person meeting. Documents are sent to the client, signed and notarized by the client remotely, and returned to the firm. A mobile closing still involves an in-person meeting, but the attorney travels to the client’s location. Mail-only closings are most common for clients out of state or in situations where no in-person meeting is feasible.
Does the firm handle commercial real estate transactions or only residential?
The firm’s materials list both residential and commercial buyers under its real estate purchase services. Specific details on the scope of commercial transaction work are not elaborated in publicly available information.
The firm was founded in 2010 and covers all 100 NC counties. Is there a minimum transaction size or geographic limitation?
No minimum transaction size or geographic limitation is listed in publicly available sources. The firm’s public materials emphasize statewide coverage as a defining feature. Prospective clients with questions about specific transaction types or locations can contact the office at 919-325-7325.
Service Design
The statewide reach of the North Carolina Real Estate Law Firm is structural rather than aspirational. The mobile closing option and the mail-only closing format exist because the firm was built to serve clients beyond the Raleigh metro area from the beginning. The Nashville, NC office provides a physical point of presence for clients in Nash County and surrounding eastern counties.
For buyers, sellers, and lenders who need North Carolina real estate closing services and want an attorney who can accommodate transactions across the state, the firm can be reached at 919-325-7325 or through the contact form at ncrealestatelawfirm.com/