Atlanta, GA real estate: buy or sell with a local AXEN agent
Atlanta has historic homes intown, high-rises in Midtown and Buckhead, and suburbs in every direction. Commute, school zones and property taxes change a lot from one area to the next. An AXEN agent who works here helps you compare the true cost.
Atlanta neighborhoods buyers ask about
Every one prices differently. Ask your agent for the latest sales in the ones you like.
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Buying a home in Atlanta: what to know
The steps are the same everywhere. These are the Georgia and Atlanta details that trip people up.
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Use your due diligence period. Georgia's common purchase contract gives buyers a due diligence period to inspect and walk away. Book the inspector right after your offer is accepted.
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Expect an attorney at closing. In Georgia a real estate attorney conducts the closing. Ask who the closing attorney will be early.
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Check the sewer line on older homes. Many intown homes are decades old. A sewer scope finds roots and breaks before they are your problem.
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File your homestead exemption. Once you live in the home, apply with your county for a homestead exemption. It can lower your property tax bill.
Selling a home in Atlanta
Fill out the disclosure
Most Georgia sellers use the Seller's Property Disclosure Statement. Be complete; it protects you.
Know your closing costs
Georgia's transfer tax is $1 per $1,000 of the price and is usually paid by the seller.
Price to the block
Intown prices change street by street. Your agent pulls the closest recent sales.
Atlanta real estate questions
Do you need an attorney to close on a house in Georgia?
Yes. In Georgia a licensed attorney conducts real estate closings.
What is a due diligence period in Georgia?
It is a set number of days in the contract when the buyer can inspect the home and back out for any reason. The length is negotiated in the offer.
What is the transfer tax in Georgia?
Georgia charges $1 per $1,000 of the sale price when the deed is recorded. The seller usually pays it.
Does it cost anything to talk to an AXEN agent in Atlanta?
No. Talking with an AXEN agent about buying or selling in Atlanta is free.