For owners of properties legally protected by Preservation North Carolina, please see the bottom of this page.

Preservation NC's Historic Properties Emporium section is available to owners and realtors of historic properties who wish to advertise property for sale. We provide an opportunity for buyers nationwide who are specifically interested in historic buildings to view your properties. Many of these buyers welcome historic buildings that are well maintained and already rehabilitated.

Conditions of Historic Properties Emporium Advertisements

PLEASE NOTE:  Effective January 1, 2009, the Ad Rate will be changing to $165.00.  Additional photos, scanning charge, and charges for changes made once the ad has been posted will remain as detailed below.

Rates are as follows: 

Ad Rate- $125.00 (two photo max or one photo and a floor plan)
Additional Photos - $10.00 each
Scanning Charge - $10.00 (if you are unable to e-mail photos)

Please note that additional charges apply if changes have to be made to the ad once it has been uploaded to the website.

Price change - $10.00
Copy/Contact/Photo changes - $20.00

You can receive a 20% discount (on the ad price) if you are a member of PNC. If you're not a member you can join online. If you are already a member, please indicate this on your completed advertising agreement.

Web ads will be uploaded to the site two weeks from the date of receipt into the PNC Headquarters office and remain on the page until the property sells or one year, whichever comes first. The advertiser agrees to notify Preservation NC when the property sells.

Advertised properties should be historic buildings--generally 50 years or older or deserving special consideration for architectural merit. Preservation NC does not accept advertisements for properties that have not yet reached these milestones.

Instructions for Advertising Your Property in the Historic Properties Emporium

1.) Print and fill out the Historic Properties Emporium Advertising Agreement (PDF 4.7 kB)

2.) Email a description of the property to This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it .  Please include any historic designations it may have, and factual information concerning rooms, zoning, and condition of the structure. Preservation North Carolina reserves the right to edit materials submitted for publication.

3.) Send your payment (checks payable to Preservation North Carolina) and the advertising agreement from step one to:

Preservation North Carolina
P.O. Box 27644
Raleigh, NC 27611

If you have questions about advertising your property, please contact Renee Elder at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it or call 919-832-3652 ext. 238 or Fax 919-832-1651.

For owners of properties legally protected by Preservation North Carolina:
PNC provides a complimentary ad on our website when the property is for sale.  Please send two jpeg photos and ad content including property details, price, and contact information to This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it  with a subject line of PNC Protected Property for sale.  Preservation North Carolina reserves the right to edit materials submitted for publication. 

Preservation North Carolina retains a right of first refusal on properties legally protected by PNC.  Please contact Dawn Williams at 919-832-3652 or This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it as soon as a buyer is in place to discuss the right of first refusal or any other related questions.