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Back to Basics - The Real Estate Closing

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The busy season of real estate is just right around the corner, so before it becomes hectic, let's get back to basics! Presenting: The Real Estate Closing. First, of all - what is a closing? Why do I have to have one?  After all the searching, all the open houses, all the comparing and price negotiating and inspections - you have finally purchased or sold a home.  While you have certainly gotten through the hardest part of the process, there is still one more step to take for Georgia residents: the closing.  A real estate closing is the process of transferring the title of the home from the current owner to the new owner. Each state has different requirements for the transaction, and in the state of Georgia, an attorney is required to oversee the closing. Okay, so what all happens? What do I have to do?  The closing process can seem complicated, but it doesn't have to be! We've broken down the closing into 7 simple steps.  Give Us a Call...

Meet the P&A Team - Lee Pruitt

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This week on Meet the P&A Team we are excited to introduce our newest member and attorney, Lee Pruitt! Lee has extensive experience in the real estate closing business and we are so happy to have him on our team. He has been working as a closing attorney for many years and has experience clearing complex title issues. We feel that he will be a great asset to Perrie & Associates, and he has already been doing a great job with us these past few weeks! . . . Name: Lee Pruitt Role: Closing Attorney Fun Facts:  Favorite sports team is Liverpool FC  Favorite food is Indian, or anything in Buckhead Life Restaurant Group  Lee Pruitt is a Georgian through and through. Born in Rome, GA, he received his Bachelor of Science from Shorter College in 2003, and in 2011, he received his Juris Doctor from Georgia State.  After being sworn in to the Georgia Bar, he began practicing at a general practice law firm, handling all types of case...

The 7 Simple Steps of a Closing

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After all the searching, all the open houses, all the comparing and price negotiating and inspections - you have finally purchased or sold a home.  While you have certainly gotten through the hardest part of the process, there is still one more step to take for Georgia residents: the closing.  A real estate closing is the process of transferring the title of the home from the current owner to the new owner. Each state has different requirements for the transaction, and in the state of Georgia, an attorney is required to oversee the closing.  The closing process can sometimes be complex considering the property rights and government regulations involved, however, closing with Perrie & Associates is a breeze, and we've broken the closing down into 7 simple steps: Give Us a Call -  To start the closing process, the buyer or seller's agent will send the contract that contains both parties' information as well as the property address and other ...

Home for the Braves Affecting Homes in Cobb

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"Take me out to the ballgame . . ."  just right across the street! We are only two days away from opening day and Perrie & Associates is more than excited for our new neighbors, the Atlanta Braves, to start playing ball. The SunTrust Ballpark and Battery Atlanta have been major undertakings that we have watched develop right from our office window, and it's finally time to officially welcome the Braves to their new home. With 41,000 seats pushed closer to the field than ever before, SunTrust Park is merging America's favorite pastime with modern amenities to create the "ultimate fan experience." Three club-level seating areas feature fine-dining and Braves memorabilia displays, and a three-story Chop House in right field will include two party decks and a field level area to give fans the experience of being in the game. While building a brand new stadium is a major undertaking, SunTrust Park will act as the "crown jewel" for a larg...