Gwinnett County, GA real estate: buy or sell with a local AXEN agent
Snellville, Lilburn and Dacula are Gwinnett County towns with established subdivisions, swim-and-tennis communities and newer builds. Georgia's attorney closings, your due diligence period and school zones matter in all three. An AXEN agent who works here walks you through them.
The towns in this guide
Every town and neighborhood prices differently. Ask your agent for the latest sales in the ones you like.
Snellville, Gwinnett County
Snellville has established subdivisions, golf and swim communities and a walkable town center in southern Gwinnett. Georgia's attorney closings and your due diligence period matter here. An AXEN agent who works here walks you through them.
Snellville Town Center · Summit Chase · Centerville · Oak Road area · Brookwood area
See Snellville homes →Lilburn, Gwinnett County
Lilburn has a small Old Town with a greenway, established subdivisions and lake communities in southern Gwinnett. Georgia's attorney closings and your due diligence period matter here. An AXEN agent who works here walks you through them.
Old Town Lilburn · Mountain Park · Lake Lucerne area · Parkview area
See Lilburn homes →Dacula, Gwinnett County
Dacula has newer subdivisions, homes on bigger lots and swim-and-tennis communities in northeast Gwinnett. Georgia's attorney closings and your due diligence period matter here. An AXEN agent who works here walks you through them.
Downtown Dacula · Hamilton Mill · Harbins area
See Dacula homes →Also near Gwinnett County:
Buying a home in Gwinnett County: what to know
The steps are the same everywhere. These are the Georgia and Gwinnett County details that trip people up.
Get pre-approved →-
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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File your homestead exemption. Gwinnett County homeowners can apply for a homestead exemption on their main home. It can lower your property tax bill.
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Read the HOA rules. Many subdivisions here have an HOA. Check the fees, rules and any special assessments.
Selling a home in Gwinnett County
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 school zone
Buyers shop by school zone. Your agent prices your home against sales in the same one.
Gwinnett County 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.
Which towns does this Gwinnett County guide cover?
Snellville, Lilburn and Dacula, Georgia. Each town has its own neighborhoods and homes for sale listed on this page.
Does it cost anything to talk to an AXEN agent in Gwinnett County?
No. Talking with an AXEN agent about buying or selling in Snellville, Lilburn or Dacula is free.
Buying or selling in Gwinnett County? Talk to a local agent.
An AXEN agent who works in Gwinnett County answers your questions for free. No cost to talk. No pressure to sign anything.