Do first-time buyers in Milton need a buyer's agent?

A buyer's agent is not legally required to purchase a home in Milton, but a first-time buyer without one takes on pricing, negotiation and contract review alone against a seller who has professional representation. An agent working in Milton regularly can catch overpricing or unfavorable contract terms a first-time buyer might miss entirely. Georgia still requires a licensed attorney to close the sale regardless of whether a buyer's agent is involved. Joel Boss represents first-time Milton buyers directly through that whole process.