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The Georgia Association of REALTORS (GAR) will release their midyear revisions to the GAR Contract Package on 6/1/25. This video covers the 2025 Midyear Revisions to the Purchase & Sale Agreement. Stay tuned for more videos continuing in the series of Midyear Changes to the GAR Contract Package.D...

The Georgia Association of REALTORS (GAR) will release their midyear revisions to the GAR Contract Package on 6/1/25. This video covers the 2025 Midyear Revisions to the Brokerage Agreements. Stay tuned for more videos continuing in the series of Midyear Changes to the GAR Contract Package.Dana S...

When you are negotiating an offer and a Buyer is getting an FHA 203k Loan, what amount do you put in the Amendatory Clause paragraph? When is the Buyer's Earnest Money at risk in an FHA 203k Loan based on the Appraisal Value? Watch the video to find out!

This is a timeless video for real estate agents regarding writing Special Stipulations full of tips of what to do & what NOT to do! BONUS Tip at the end!Dana Sparks, Qualifying Broker, Maximum One Greater Atlanta, REALTORS® Dana@MaximumOneRealty.com

There are an increasingly number of HUD homes for sale in our market. If you have a Buyer who wants to purchase one of these, do you know what to do? Has your Broker registered you as a HUD home bidder? Is your BROKER a certified HUD Broker? Watch this video for all the information you need!Dana ...

Watch video for Listing Agent Tips to Prevent Seller Fraud ..... Stay tuned to end for Important Reminder! Thank you to Amee Davis of Davis & Associates - Adavis@davislawga.com Dana Sparks, Qualifying Broker, Maximum One Greater Atlanta, REALTORS® Dana@MaximumOneRealty.com

NEW Alabama Law HB230/Alabama Act 2025-59 goes into effect April 18, 2025. When Governor Kay Ivey signed HB230 into Law, it now takes precedence over the terms of the NAR Settlement requiring a Buyer to sign a written agreement prior to seeing properties. Please watch the video for ALL 5 Key Prov...

There is a NEW License Law requiring 18 hours of "BROKER" CE for all Georgia Real Estate Licensees who hold a "Broker" type license REGARDLESS if you are a Qualifying Broker, Managing Broker, Associate Broker or Inactive but prior to renewing. Watch the video for all the information! GREC Rule Ch...

Agent Points of Practice regarding Earnest Money in a Real Estate Contract. What are YOUR favorite tips or stories?Dana Sparks, QB - Maximum One Greater Atlanta, REALTORSDana@MaximumOneRealty.com

Dana Sparks, Qualifying Broker, Maximum One Greater Atlanta, REALTORS® Dana@MaximumOneRealty.com