What the buyer needs
AI summaryInvest Atlanta and URFA are seeking Georgia-licensed attorneys to conduct residential real estate closings. This is for buyers receiving down-payment and closing-cost assistance.
Scope of work
- Receive and review closing packages, subordinate loan documents, and program eligibility documentation.
- Order, review, and clear title, resolving liens, judgments, and encumbrances prior to closing.
- Coordinate closing scheduling with buyers, sellers, lenders, real estate agents, and Invest Atlanta/URFA.
- Prepare or review all closing documents for first-mortgage and subordinate loans.
- Conduct in-person closings as the supervising Georgia-licensed attorney and explain terms to buyers.
- Collect and disburse closing funds through the attorney's IOLTA/trust account.
- Issue title insurance policies and record conveyance and security instruments in county records.
- Deliver final recorded documents, title policies, and closing statements within 15 business days.
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 must be licensed to practice law in Georgia and in good standing.
- Agree to serve as supervising attorney of record for each closing under Georgia law.
- Agree not to charge an attorney fee or intangible tax on subordinate down-payment-assistance loans.
- Maintain professional liability (errors & omissions) insurance and fidelity bond coverage.
- Maintain an active, operational IOLTA/attorney trust account under Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.15.
- Hold an active Georgia business license (or registration) and valid Federal Taxpayer ID (TIN/EIN).
- No debarment or suspension from any federal, state, or local program within the past five years.
- Comply with Georgia Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act (E-Verify and SAVE affidavits).
Documents to include with your response
- Response Cover Sheet (Appendix A)
- Certification Statement executed by an authorized officer or attorney
- E-Verify Contractor Affidavit (and Subcontractor Affidavit, if applicable)
- SAVE Affidavit under O.C.G.A. § 50-36-1(e)(2)
- Diversity and Equity Certification Form (if applicable)
- Proof of professional liability (errors & omissions) insurance
- Contractor Disclosure and Declaration Form
- Submission Requirements Parts 1–5
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via email
- Instructions
- Submit in PDF format (maximum 125 MB) to [email protected] with subject line 'RFQC Response — Closing Attorneys [Firm Name]', beginning with Appendix A.