Section 58-30a05 - When lien attachesA broker's lien attaches to the commercial real estate when:
(a) The broker procures a person or entity ready, willing and able to purchase, lease or otherwise accept a conveyance of such real estate upon the terms set forth in the written agreement with the owner or terms otherwise acceptable to the owner or owner's agent, or the broker is entitled to a fee or commission pursuant to a written agreement signed by the owner or the owner's agent; and(b) the broker records a notice of the lien in the office of the register of deeds of the county in which the commercial real estate is located so long as such lien is filed prior to the actual conveyance or transfer of the commercial real estate subject to such broker's lien. L. 2005, ch. 179, § 5; July 1.