How much earnest money is standard in Marietta?

Marietta has no fixed standard earnest money amount, since Georgia leaves the figure to negotiation between buyer and seller rather than setting a required percentage. In a competitive Cobb County market, buyers sometimes offer a larger deposit specifically to make their offer look stronger against others, while a slower market can see smaller deposits accepted without issue. Joel Boss advises Marietta buyers on what deposit actually fits a specific listing's competition rather than a generic rule.