About this opportunity
AI summaryInvest Atlanta and the Urban Residential Finance Authority of the City of Atlanta are establishing a qualified pool of Georgia-licensed attorneys to conduct offsite residential real estate closings for buyers receiving assistance under the Homeownership Incentives Program. Selected attorneys must receive closing packages, conduct in-person closings as supervising licensed attorneys, maintain confidential files, attend mandatory training, and adhere to strict fee restrictions, including charging zero attorney fees for closing subordinate down-payment-assistance loans. Eligibility is restricted to onshore US organizations and Georgia-licensed attorneys registered with E-Verify. Applicants must submit PDF responses electronically by email to [email protected] by November 16, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET, beginning with the Response Cover Sheet and required affidavits. Written questions are due by November 2, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET, following a virtual informational session on October 29, 2026. Submissions must include firm experience, volume capacity, insurance proof, and proposed fee structures for unrestricted services.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Invest Atlanta
Scope of work
- Receive and review closing packages, subordinate loan documents, and program eligibility documentation
- Order, review, and clear title, and resolve defects prior to closing
- Coordinate closing scheduling with buyer, seller, first-mortgage lender, agents, and Invest Atlanta/URFA
- Prepare or review closing documents for first-mortgage and subordinate loans
- Conduct in-person closings as supervising Georgia-licensed attorney
- Collect and disburse closing funds through an attorney IOLTA/trust account
- Issue title insurance policies and record conveyance and security instruments
- Deliver final recorded documents, title policies, and closing statements post-closing
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Firm Overview & Team Qualifications | 25 pts |
| Relevant Experience | 25 pts |
| Approach, Compliance & Quality Control | 20 pts |
| Client Communication & Cultural Competency | 15 pts |
| Financial Capacity & Fee Structure | 15 pts |
Minimum qualifications
- Every proposed attorney is currently licensed to practice law in Georgia and in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia
- Agreement to serve as supervising attorney of record for each closing
- Agreement not to charge attorney fees on subordinate down-payment-assistance mortgages
- Agreement to charge title insurance and recording fees, but no intangible tax on subordinate loans
- Not in arrears or default on any obligation to Invest Atlanta, URFA, or the City of Atlanta
- No conflict of interest that would prevent performing the Scope of Services
- Active operational IOLTA/attorney trust account for handling client and closing funds
- Active Georgia business license or registered to transact business in Georgia, with valid Federal Taxpayer ID
Documents to include with your response
- Response Cover Sheet (Appendix A)
- Organizational Profile (Part 1)
- Team Qualifications & Practice Capacity (Part 2)
- Relevant Experience (Part 3)
- Compliance, Trust Account & Quality Control (Part 4)
- Fees & Financial Capacity (Part 5)
- Certification Statement
- E-Verify Contractor Affidavit (and Subcontractor Affidavit, if applicable)
- SAVE Affidavit
- Proof of professional liability insurance and Contractor Disclosure and Declaration Form
Key dates
- RFQC Release Date
- 10/15/2026
- Informational Session
- 10/29/2026
- Deadline for Written Questions
- 11/2/2026 at 5:00 PM ET
- Invest Atlanta Issues Addenda & Responses to Written Questions
- 11/10/2026
- Responses Due
- 11/16/2026 by 5:00 PM ET
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via email
- Instructions
- Submit in PDF format to [email protected] by 5:00 PM ET on November 16, 2026. File size maximum 125 MB. First page must be Appendix A.
Contract details
- Term
- Through December 31, 2029
- Place of performance
- City of Atlanta, Georgia
- Insurance and bonding
- Professional liability (errors & omissions) insurance and fidelity bond coverage
- Funding
- Beltline Mortgage Assistance Program, ATL HomeNOW, Vine City Renaissance Initiative, ATL Home Renovation Advantage, Perry Bolton Mortgage Assistance Program
