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Avoid Legal Pitfalls When Selling Your Home | How to Sell Your Atlanta Home with Sage and Grace: Ep 14
Selling a home is not just emotional, logistical, and financial, it is also a legal transaction with serious implications if not handled correctly. In this episode, Judy Jernigan is joined by real estate attorney and president of Ganek law firm, Mark Seib, to break down what Atlanta homeowners need to know to avoid legal mistakes that can delay - or even derail, their home sale.
From required disclosures to title issues and inspection negotiations, this episode helps you protect your deal and your equity.
Connect with Judy Jernigan
Sell your Atlanta home faster, for top dollar, and with less hassle. Schedule a real estate listing consultation now, or simply book a chat.
- Website
- Get Your Home Valuation
Featured Guest:
Mark Seib is President of Ganek, a real estate law firm serving Georgia since 1978. Mark has decades of experience guiding home buyers, sellers, builders, and developers through residential and commercial closings. He also teaches CE courses to agents and serves on the board of Georgia’s Real Estate Closing Attorneys Association.
Website: ganekpc.com
In this episode you’ll learn about about:
- What home sellers are legally required to disclose in Georgia
- The most common legal mistakes that delay closings
- Why disorganized paperwork can derail your deal
- Tips to handle repairs during the due diligence period
- What counts as a “latent defect” and why it matters
- Tips for home sellers to properly fill out the Seller’s Disclosure form
- How title issues are discovered and cleared
- How tax proration and title insurance protect both parties
- What happens if a seller wants to back out of the deal
Why This Matters for Home Sellers:
Legal issues are one of the most common deal-killers in real estate. Failing to disclose properly, ignoring title red flags, or miscommunicating what stays with the home can delay closing or spark lawsuits. Understanding what’s required - and where you have room to negotiate - helps you work with your REALTOR, sell confidently, avoid stress, and stay in control.
Subscribe to the show so you never miss an episode. Listen on:
- Apple Podcasts
- Spotify
- Youtube
Leave a 5-star review - your support helps more Atlanta homeowners find expert guidance.
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By Realtor, Judy Jernigan, Sage + Grace Realty Group Listing AgentSelling a home is not just emotional, logistical, and financial, it is also a legal transaction with serious implications if not handled correctly. In this episode, Judy Jernigan is joined by real estate attorney and president of Ganek law firm, Mark Seib, to break down what Atlanta homeowners need to know to avoid legal mistakes that can delay - or even derail, their home sale.
From required disclosures to title issues and inspection negotiations, this episode helps you protect your deal and your equity.
Connect with Judy Jernigan
Sell your Atlanta home faster, for top dollar, and with less hassle. Schedule a real estate listing consultation now, or simply book a chat.
- Website
- Get Your Home Valuation
Featured Guest:
Mark Seib is President of Ganek, a real estate law firm serving Georgia since 1978. Mark has decades of experience guiding home buyers, sellers, builders, and developers through residential and commercial closings. He also teaches CE courses to agents and serves on the board of Georgia’s Real Estate Closing Attorneys Association.
Website: ganekpc.com
In this episode you’ll learn about about:
- What home sellers are legally required to disclose in Georgia
- The most common legal mistakes that delay closings
- Why disorganized paperwork can derail your deal
- Tips to handle repairs during the due diligence period
- What counts as a “latent defect” and why it matters
- Tips for home sellers to properly fill out the Seller’s Disclosure form
- How title issues are discovered and cleared
- How tax proration and title insurance protect both parties
- What happens if a seller wants to back out of the deal
Why This Matters for Home Sellers:
Legal issues are one of the most common deal-killers in real estate. Failing to disclose properly, ignoring title red flags, or miscommunicating what stays with the home can delay closing or spark lawsuits. Understanding what’s required - and where you have room to negotiate - helps you work with your REALTOR, sell confidently, avoid stress, and stay in control.
Subscribe to the show so you never miss an episode. Listen on:
- Apple Podcasts
- Spotify
- Youtube
Leave a 5-star review - your support helps more Atlanta homeowners find expert guidance.