As a "For Sale by Owner" seller, your plan to rely on your buyer's agent solely for the paperwork may not be the most prudent decision. Selling a home is a significant financial transaction and should be treated with utmost care and attention to detail. It's important to approach the sale process with a full understanding of the legal and financial implications involved, which may require the expertise of a professional, such as a real estate attorney or a listing agent.

It's generally not recommended for a "For Sale by Owner" seller to use a buyer's agent to facilitate their transaction. 

Why Use a Real Estate Transaction​ Agent?

​It's generally not recommended for a "For Sale by Owner" seller to use a buyer's agent to facilitate their transaction. This is because the buyer's agent represents the buyer's best interests, while the seller should have their own representation to ensure their interests are protected as well. Using a buyer's agent in this situation is akin to both the plaintiff and defendant using the same attorney in a lawsuit, which is generally not advisable. To ensure a fair and successful transaction, it's best for both the buyer and seller to have separate representation.

At TopGaHomes, our focus is on providing comprehensive real estate brokerage services for our clients in Atlanta communities. We represent sellers, and we carry "Errors and Omissions" insurance (E&O) to protect our clients' interests. We also schedule real estate closing attorneys, offer superior negotiating skills to avoid delays, costly mistakes, or lost deals, obtain the deed from the county, and expertly prepare contracts and documents using the Authentisign E-Signature process.

Throughout the transaction, we negotiate in the seller's best interests during escrow and provide/assist sellers with property and community association fee disclosures. We also coordinate and escrow earnest money funds, work with buyer's lenders to verify funding contingencies, and assist sellers with counter offers.

Furthermore, we help navigate common obstacles during the due diligence period, coordinate appraisers and assist with appraisal discrepancies, and expertly prepare Georgia Association of Realtors (GAR) documents for smooth escrow. We also coordinate the buyer's final walk-through and recommend closing attorneys, lenders, inspectors, appraisers, or contractors.

As a team of ethical and professional REALTORS®, we adhere to a strict code of ethics to ensure honest and ethical treatment in all transaction-related matters. Our clients can expect the highest level of service and professionalism from us throughout the real estate transaction process.

Transaction Brokerage Service is a fraction of the cost compared to traditional real estate sales since it incurs lower overhead costs.

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