July 2026 Georgia Real Estate Agent Update: Option Money and Contract Trends
- Melissa Gilbert
- 2 days ago
- 2 min read
Each month, our Georgia transaction coordinator team shares practical insights from the contracts we process every day. This month, we’re taking a closer look at option money, rising termination rates and the highest percentage of conventional financing we’ve seen since 2022.
GAR Form Deep Dive: Option Money
Option money is common in some states but rarely used in Georgia. Could it give a buyer’s offer an advantage, and what risks would the buyer and seller need to understand?
June Contract Stats: Conventional Financing Leads
Conventional financing reached its highest percentage among our contracts since October 2022. Terminations also increased, and seller possession after closing reached its highest level since April 2025.
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GA Agent Monthly Pulse Check
Last month, we asked agents how one of their current sellers might respond to an offer below list price. Every respondent believed their seller would be willing to negotiate.
Weigh In on This Month’s Question
Before reading our option money article, how familiar were you with option money in Georgia real estate contracts?
Responses are anonymous. We’ll share the results in next month’s update.
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