State of Emergency and the GAR Contract

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Earnest Money FAQs Under the GAR Contract

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State of Emergency and the GAR Contract

This article explains how the State of Emergency provision operates in the GAR® contracts, what changed in 2025, and what agents and brokers should understand in 2026.

2026 GAR Contract - Most Asked Questions

I got great questions in the 2026 contract classes and want to make sure everyone can hear the questions - and my answers.

Earnest Money FAQs Under the GAR Contract

In this article, I walk through the most common questions buyers, sellers, and agents ask about Earnest Money. Some are answered directly by the contract. Some are not. Each are critical to understanding risks, rights, and consequences. Below are a few of the issues that create the most confusion — and the most liability. Is Earnest Money required for a contract to be valid? No. In Georgia (and across the U.S.), the core requirements for a valid contract are offer, acceptance