Most Kennesaw and Marietta buyers assume they need a failed inspection to walk away from a contract. In Georgia, you don't. The due diligence period gives you a negotiated window, often just 7 to 10 days, to terminate for any reason and keep your earnest money. Miss the deadline, though, and that protection disappears fast, along with your deposit.

Closing costs in Cobb County aren't one number — they're a stack of smaller fees that shift with your price point, your loan, and your contract. Here's what buyers and sellers in Marietta, Kennesaw, and Acworth can expect to pay in 2026, broken down line by line so nothing catches you off guard at the closing table.