{"id":66660,"date":"2026-01-23T12:28:47","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T20:28:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=66660"},"modified":"2026-02-17T14:55:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T22:55:10","slug":"selling-a-house-as-is-in-atlanta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/selling-a-house-as-is-in-atlanta\/","title":{"rendered":"Selling a House \u2018As Is\u2019 in Atlanta"},"content":{"rendered":"

Looking to sell a house \u201cas is\u201d in Atlanta? Whether you\u2019ve got a fixer-upper or recently inherited a relative\u2019s home, sometimes the goal is to skip repairs, get a fair offer, and move on.<\/p>\n

Tanya Ess-Young<\/a>, a Georgia real estate agent with over 20 years of experience, says that finances are often one of the biggest reasons homeowners choose to sell their property \u201cas-is.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201c[It\u2019s] people that really don’t have the financial means to fix things. Also, homes that are kind of older. The property is older, and they know they can’t really put the money into fixing it up the way they would like to,\u201d she tells HomeLight.<\/p>\n

However, selling a house \u201cas is\u201d usually means accepting a lower offer, and it doesn\u2019t always prevent buyers from trying to negotiate savings. Let\u2019s take a closer look at how to sell a house in Atlanta, your options for getting an offer, and what to expect from the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Consult With a Top Agent About Selling Your Home 'As Is'<\/h3>\n

Know your options before you sell your home \u201cas is.\u201d It takes just two minutes to match you with the top-rated real estate agents in your area. To connect with an agent, simply tell us a little bit about your property and how soon you\u2019re looking to sell.<\/p>\n \n

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Fast facts about selling a house \u2018as is\u2019 in Atlanta<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Median sales price in Atlanta<\/td>\n$605,000<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Average days on market (DOM) for Atlanta<\/td>\n60<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Disclosures<\/td>\nAtlanta law requires sellers to disclose material facts about the property through the Seller\u2019s Property Disclosure Statement<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MLS has a field to mark a listing \u201cas is\u201d?<\/td>\nNo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Is a real estate attorney required?<\/td>\nReal estate attorneys are<\/a> considered essential for closing in Georgia.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Real estate transfer taxes?<\/td>\n$1 for the first $1,000 or fractional part of $1,000, and at the rate of 10 cents for each additional $100 or fractional part of $100<\/a>. Sellers typically cover this in Atlanta<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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What is \u2018as is\u2019 condition in real estate?<\/h2>\n

\u201cAs is\u201d is a type of home sale in which it\u2019s understood that no improvements will be made to the property. When selling a house \u201cas is,\u201d the seller declines to entertain buyers’ requests to complete repairs or provide a credit for them.<\/p>\n

An as-is sale may also indicate that the functionality and longevity of certain components of the home, such as a stove on its last legs or an older roof, is not guaranteed.<\/p>\n

Ess-Young likes to keep sellers aware of the realities of selling their property \u201cas-is\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cI say, I don’t mind you doing that, but just keep in mind appraisal comes out there, and this stuff that needs to be done, based on the appraised value, something that they can’t just let go, it has to be done. Keeping them aware that an appraisal might say otherwise,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n

When selling a house \u201cas is,\u201d the general condition of the property should already be accounted for in the purchase price of the home to the best of the seller\u2019s knowledge.<\/p>\n

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Which types of homes are sold \u2018as is\u2019?<\/h2>\n

Homes sold \u201cas is\u201d often need some work or may be cosmetically outdated. It\u2019s not a label you\u2019re likely to put on a listing in pristine, move-in-ready<\/a> condition.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs is\u201d sales often attract investors searching for their next flip or buyers seeking a bargain, perhaps on a home in a great location with lots of potential.<\/p>\n

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What problems do you have to disclose in Atlanta?<\/h2>\n

Selling a house \u201cas is\u201d in Atlanta doesn\u2019t mean sweeping known problems about the house under the rug.<\/p>\n

A good time to fill out the Seller\u2019s Property Disclosure Statement<\/a> is prior to listing your home or requesting an offer, so that you know it\u2019s taken care of.<\/p>\n

The form will walk you through documenting what you know about<\/p>\n