Georgia Due Diligence Fee vs. Earnest Money: Kennesaw Buyer Guide

Most Georgia buyers don't realize they're making two very different deposits when they go under contract — one goes straight to the seller and you never get it back, the other sits in escrow and is fully refundable if you act in time. Here's how the due diligence fee and earnest money actually work under the GAR contract, and what's at stake if you miss the deadline.