Our firm performs real estate closings for a number of mortgage lenders, title companies, builders, real estate brokers, and private individuals. We assist with the purchase and sale of real estate, including negotiating and drafting purchase agreements and other documents, ensuring good title, and closings. Our experienced attorneys also assist our clients with the legal aspects of financing and/or the re-financing of real property. 


What sets us apart from the rest, however, is our fees.  Why pay twice as much at another firm, receive less than satisfactory service, when you can get it all right here for less?  Review our fees listed below.  Experience for yourself what thousands of others have already found out.

Residential Fee Sheet (Non REO Poperties):

Standard In-Office Closings:


Refinance or Purchase (also for Stand-alone 2nd Mtg):


GFE Line 4 = Title Services:  $420.00 + Lender's Title Policy* (*see below)


  • Title Services Fee of $420.00 is the total of all our fees for the transaction.

GFE Line 5 = Owner's Title Policy* (See Title Insurance Rates Below)


GFE Line 7 = Recording Charges


  • For Refinance use $75.00 for Purchases use $125.00

GFE Line 8 = Transfer Taxes and Intangible Taxes: 

  • Transfer Taxes are required for purchases and are charged $1.00 per $1,000 of the purchased price (rounded up).
  • Intangible Taxes are charged on the loan at the rate of $1.50 per $500.00 of the Loan amount (rounded up).

*Title Services Prices are valid for properties located within the metro Atlanta area and without title problems.  Properties located outside the metro Atlanta area or with title problems may cost more due to the increase costs of conducting and examining the title search.  For these types of properties, PLEASE CALL US AT 770-663-1338 so that we may give you an accurate quote.

Comfort Closings Price Sheet

1st Loan Refinance (also for Stand-alone 2nd Mtg):

GFE Line 4 = Title Services:  $795.00 + Lender’s Title Policy* (*see below)

  • Title Services Fee of $795.00 is the total of all our fees for the transaction.
  • The above price entitles your client to have their closing conducted at a location and a time that is most convenient for them.  We will come to their home, office or to any location in between, during or after business hours, to conduct their closing.  Borrowers must have a legible photocopy of their driver’s license with them at the time of their closing as well as a third party person (a Witness) to sign as a witness to their closing documents.

GFE Line 5 = N/A

GFE Line 7 = Recording Charges

  • $75.00

GFE Line 8 = Intangible Taxes: 

  • Intangible Taxes are charged on the loan at the rate of $1.50 per $500.00 of the Loan amount (rounded up).

*Title Services Prices are valid for properties located within the metro Atlanta area and without title problems.  Properties located outside the metro Atlanta area or with title problems may cost more due to the increase costs of conducting and examining the title search.  For these types of properties, PLEASE CALL US AT 770-663-1338 so that we may give you an accurate quote.


*Title Insurance Rates:  Calculated as follows:

For Stewart Title Rate Sheets, please click HERE*

For Chicago Title Rate Calculator, please click HERE*

For First American Rate Calculator, please click HERE*


*To determine the correct amount for the Title insurance premium, click on one of the above links and follow the instructions.  In order to provide our clients with the greatest choices, please note that we are approved agents with three (3) different title companies: Stewart Title Guaranty Company, First American Title Insurance Company and Chicago Title Insurance Company; so be sure to quote the correct company in your GFE as the rates are different. 

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT QUOTING YOUR TITLE INSURANCE PREMIUM, PLEASE CALL US AT (770) 663-1338 TO VERIFY YOUR QUOTE. 



Additional Services
: 

Power of Attorney $50.00
Additional Deed $50.00
Subordination $100.00
  
       



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Chester H. Arter, P.C.

 * 1325 Northmeadow Parkway * Suite 110 * Roswell * Georgia * 30076

* Telephone: (770) 663-1338

* Facsimile: (770) 456-5262

* 1900 The Exchange, SE * Suite 490 * Atlanta * Georgia * 30339

* Telephone: (770) 663-1338

* Facsimile: (770) 456-5262