Due diligence extensions are showing up more often in RHRE transactions. Here’s what Georgia real estate agents should consider about inspection timing, repair negotiations and extra due diligence time before writing the offer.

August RHRE contract trends, what we're seeing with due diligence and repair negotiations, and a GAR Special Stipulation worth knowing when negotiations are running up against the end of due diligence.

This article is part of our July 2026 Assisting All Agents update. See the complete monthly update. Out of more than 400 contracts RHRE has processed so far this year, only one included option money. That surprised me. While option money is common in some states, it's rarely used in Georgia. If it showed up in your next offer, would you know how to explain it to your buyer or seller? What is Option Money? Option money is an additional amount a buyer voluntarily pays directly