04/23/2026
⚠️ Important Update: State of Emergency & Your Contract ⚠️
With the **State of Emergency** declared for our area due to wildfire conditions, I want to ensure my clients know how their real estate transactions are protected.
If your property is in an affected county (including Chatham, Bryan, and Effingham), the Georgia REALTORS® contract provides the following:
* 🕒 Automatic Extensions: All unexpired deadlines—including Due Diligence, Financing, Appraisal, and Closing—are automatically extended.
* 📅 Duration: The extension lasts for the length of the emergency, up to 8 days.
* 📝 No Action Needed: This happens automatically; no new amendments are required to protect your timelines.
* 🔥 Burn Ban: A mandatory outdoor burn ban is currently in effect for all 91 impacted counties.
My Advice to You:
If you have a closing or a deadline coming up this week, don't panic. The contract is designed to protect you during emergencies just like this. I am closely monitoring the situation for all my active files.
If you have specific questions about your home or a pending contract, please reach out to me directly. Stay safe, stay informed, and let’s look out for one another!
Stay Informed: https://gema.ga.gov
The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency coordinates the state’s preparedness, response and recovery efforts to disasters. As part of the