What Do Sellers Have to Disclose in Georgia? A Metro Atlanta Seller’s 2026 Guide

Georgia is a buyer-beware state — but that doesn't mean sellers can stay silent. Under O.C.G.A. § 44-1-16, sellers must disclose known material defects whether or not they use a formal form, and selling as-is doesn't change that. I work with buyers and sellers across Metro Atlanta, and this question comes up before almost every listing. Here's exactly what the law requires in 2026, including two new questions added to the GAR Seller's Property Disclosure Statement.