Do I need a real estate attorney to buy or sell a home in Woodstock?

Georgia law requires a Georgia-licensed attorney to conduct the closing on any home sale, including one in Woodstock, and a non-lawyer handling that closing is the unauthorized practice of law. The attorney can't delegate that role and must be present for the preparation and signing of the deed, regardless of whether you're buying or selling. Your agent typically coordinates with the closing attorney, but the attorney's involvement itself isn't optional in Georgia.