Read this stepbystep guide to find out everything about buying a home in New York. Perfect for real estate exam students, post-licensing students AND practicing agents.Want to file online? Use our Online Property Listing System to file your current year listing form. Due diligence and earnest money are fees you pay upfront when you enter a contract to buy a home from a seller. I'm gonna break down all the terms and conditions so you can understand what it means and we're gonna fill that out so you can have a real-life example of it. Fill in the blank Notice of Contract form formatted to comply with all North Carolina recording and content requirements.