How a Consumer Hired a Lawyer to Draft an Earnest Money Contract in Georgia

In 2022, a personal client in Georgia sought assistance with drafting an earnest money contract after encountering significant issues during the home buying process. After agreeing to purchase a home, they faced two major roadblocks: the homeowner failed to complete necessary repairs, and the mortgage company unexpectedly required the sale of their current home before proceeding with the purchase. Frustrated by the situation, the client refused to sign a guarantee to sell their home by a specified date, leading to the termination of the contract and withholding of their earnest money by the real estate agency. As a result, the client received one proposal from a licensed attorney, with a flat fee bid of $450, all submitted to meet the client's requested deadline of over a week.