Georgia Association of Realtors®

GAR Consumer Brochures

Official Georgia Association of Realtors® brochures and pamphlets required or recommended during real estate transactions. Download, read, and keep for your records.

Consumer Brochures

CB01

The ABC's of Agency

Understand the different types of agency relationships in Georgia real estate — buyer agency, seller agency, and dual agency explained clearly.

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CB04

Lead-Based Paint Pamphlet

Federal disclosure pamphlet required for homes built before 1978. Covers health risks, testing, and what buyers and sellers need to know about lead-based paint.

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CB07

Mold Pamphlet

Georgia Association of Realtors® guide on mold — causes, health effects, prevention, and what to do if mold is discovered during a real estate transaction.

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CB10

Protect Yourself When Selling Real Property

Essential guidance for home sellers in Georgia — your rights, disclosure obligations, and how to protect yourself throughout the selling process.

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CB13

Protect Yourself When Buying Real Property

What every Georgia home buyer needs to know — inspections, due diligence, contract rights, and how to protect your interests from offer to closing.

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CB16

Buying a Home in an HOA Community

What to consider before purchasing a home governed by a Homeowners Association — fees, rules, restrictions, and your rights as a homeowner.

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CB19

Buying a Home in a Condominium

Key considerations for condo buyers in Georgia — association documents, special assessments, rules, and what sets condo ownership apart from single-family homes.

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CB22

Buying a Home to be Constructed

Protect yourself when purchasing new construction — builder contracts, warranties, draw schedules, inspections, and what to watch for before you sign.

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CB25

Flood Hazard Areas & Flood Insurance

What Georgia buyers need to know about flood zones, FEMA maps, mandatory flood insurance requirements, and how flood risk affects your purchase.

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CB28

Short Sales & Distressed Property

What buyers, sellers, and Realtors® need to know about short sales and distressed properties — timelines, lender approval, deficiency judgments, and risks.

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CB29

Land Near Military Bases, Installations & Airports

Important disclosures and considerations for buyers, sellers, and Realtors® when dealing with property located near military installations or airports in Georgia.

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CB31

What New Landlords Need to Know About Leasing Property

A practical guide for first-time landlords in Georgia — lease agreements, tenant rights, security deposits, maintenance obligations, and fair housing laws.

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These brochures are published by the Georgia Association of Realtors® (GAR) and are provided here as a convenience for clients of Progressive Realty, LLC. Content is updated annually by GAR. For the most current versions visit garealtor.com.