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A Guide to Estate-Owned Property

By Seth G. Weissman

As our population ages, REALTORS®, face more issues relating to the sale of estate-owned property. In this article, Seth Weissman, General Counsel to the Georgia REALTORS®, will address the most common questions REALTORS® ask in this area.

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Negligent Construction Exception to Caveat Emptor

By Tyler C. Dunn

Tyler Dunn, Weissman attorney and General Counsel to the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association, discusses Georgia’s limited exceptions to caveat emptor in cases involving negligent construction.

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Valdosta-Lowndes Chamber welcomes Weissman PC with ribbon cutting and President’s Partner announcement

The Valdosta-Lowndes Chamber of Commerce welcomes Weisman PC, a leading Georgia real estate law firm, to the city’s business community.

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Midyear ReFORMs

By Seth G. Weissman

Fortunately, the number of midyear changes to the 2025 GAR Forms package was small compared to last year when many changes were needed to address compensation issues resulting from the NAR settlement agreement. In this article, Seth Weissman, General Counsel to the Georgia REALTORS®, will review the major changes that were made.

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How Long Should a Builder Retain Records to Protect Against Homeowner Claims?

By Tyler C. Dunn

Tyler Dunn, Weissman attorney and General Counsel to the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association, discusses the statues of limitation and the construction- relate statute of repose.

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14 Things Brokers Can Do to Stay Out of Legal Trouble

By Seth G. Weissman

Seth Weissman, General Counsel to the Georgia REALTORS®, shares some of the areas where there are increased risks to brokers and how to best avoid that potential liability.

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Changes to the 2025 GAR Contract Forms- For Clarity and Compliance

By Seth G. Weissman

Seth Weissman, General Counsel to the Georgia REALTORS®, shares some of the more important changes to the GAR Forms for 2025.

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Can I Sue for Defamation?

By Tyler C. Dunn

Tyler Dunn, Weissman attorney and General Counsel to the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association, discusses the law related to claims of slander, libel and defamation.

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