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I welcome you to watch this ENTIRE Series on the 2025 CHANGES to the Georgia Association of REALTORS (GAR) Contract Forms. In this series, I'll discuss how various 2025 GAR Contract Documents differ from those same forms that were available to Georgia real estate agents in 2024. Also Watch - 2025...

I welcome you to watch this ENTIRE Series on the 2025 CHANGES to the Georgia Association of REALTORS (GAR) Contract Forms. In this series, I'll discuss how various 2025 GAR Contract Documents differ from those same forms that were available to Georgia real estate agents in 2024.  Hope this helps!...

I welcome you to watch this ENTIRE Series on the 2025 CHANGES to the Georgia Association of REALTORS (GAR) Contract Forms. In this series, I'll discuss how various 2025 GAR Contract Documents differ from those same forms that were available to Georgia real estate agents in 2024.Dana SparksBroker,...

I welcome you to watch this ENTIRE Series on the 2025 CHANGES to the Georgia Association of REALTORS (GAR) Contract Forms. In this series, I'll discuss how various 2025 GAR Contract Documents differ from those same forms that were available to Georgia real estate agents in 2024. Dana SparksBroker...

I welcome you to watch this ENTIRE Series on the 2025 CHANGES to the Georgia Association of REALTORS (GAR) Contract Forms. In this series, I'll discuss how various 2025 GAR Contract Documents differ from those same forms that were available to Georgia real estate agents in 2024.  Dana Sparks, Bro...

On the Georgia Association of REALTORS (GAR) F255 "Instructions to Closing Attorney," why is there a Signature Line for both Brokers & Seller but NOT the Buyer? Watch the video to find out! NOTE: This information is accurate from July 2024 - December 2024. The GAR Forms MAY CHANGE in 2025. Thank ...

Why do I see $10 in a real estate contract? Does the Buyer actually pay the Seller $10? What is this all about? What is "consideration?" Is Earnest money REQUIRED for a real estate contract in Georgia? Watch the video!Dana Sparks, Broker of Maximum One Greater Atlanta, REALTORSDana@MaximumOneReal...

Is there more than one way to extend a Brokerage Agreement? Can I extend it unilaterally? What happens if I’m under contract but closing is scheduled AFTER the expiration of the Listing Agreement? Watch the video for the answers to all those questions with respect to the Georgia Association of RE...

Watch this video for a SNEAK PEEK into one of the many changes that the Georgia Association of REALTORS (GAR) will make to the 2025 Contract package regarding the Buyer Compensation paragraph in the Buyer Brokerage & Buyer Customer Agreements! Why does NAR require this change?Dana SparksDana@Maxi...

If you are a real estate agent in Georgia & you list a property in the First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS) this video explains what you need to know about "VRC" to stay in compliance with FMLS and avoid a fine. Watch the whole video for more info giving examples, showing the FMLS Rule & WHERE t...