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A Realtor's Guide to the DeKalb Housing Bond Program

By Christopher Boykin, CMI (CMI®)•
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How Metro Atlanta real estate agents can leverage DeKalb County's new $155 million housing bond to grow their business and help clients safely.

DeKalb County's approval of the $155 million Housing Investment Bond Program represents a major shift for the Metro Atlanta real estate market. With millions of dollars dedicated to down-payment assistance and affordable housing development, agents who understand this program will be best positioned to help their clients close transactions successfully. As a real estate agent, understanding how these public funds interface with transactions is key to guiding your clients.

At Foresight Home Inspections, LLC, we support local agents through our Realtor VIP Partner Program. We carry active SUPRA eKEY access for seamless property access and send two Certified Master Inspectors to every job to complete inspections quickly and limit seller inconvenience. Let's look at how agents can leverage this new housing wave.

Down Payment Assistance and Realtor Strategy

First-time homebuyers using the DeKalb County first time homebuyer program are highly motivated but often anxious about hidden home defects. Because their loans are tied to public funds, having a comprehensive, professional inspection report is essential for lender underwriting and client peace of mind.

By partnering with a trusted home inspector, you can reassure these buyers that their home is structurally sound. Foresight's digital reports are delivered within 24 hours, featuring clear, photo-documented findings that help you negotiate repairs or price adjustments without delaying the transaction.

The Realtor VIP Advantage

We know how fast the Atlanta market moves. That's why our Realtor VIP Program is built to save you time and protect your buyers:

  • SUPRA Lockbox Access: We obtain entry keys directly, eliminating the need for you to open the door for us.
  • Two Inspectors, Half the Time: By sending a dual-inspector team, we finish physical evaluations in 1.5 to 2.5 hours, minimizing the impact on listing sellers.
  • $10,000 Buyer Protection Warranty: Every standard inspection includes a complimentary 90-day structural and mechanical warranty, reducing post-closing headaches for you.

Position yourself as the go-to DeKalb housing expert by educating your clients on the bond program and connecting them with top-tier inspection services. Discover how we support real estate agents on our Realtor VIP Partner Program page, calculate rates using our Instant Quote Calculator, or book your next inspection online.

Need a professional inspection? Foresight Home Inspections sends two certified inspectors on every job with infrared thermal imaging and drone technology. View our full services and transparent pricing, check 87 city & 20 county service areas, or explore our AI Fact Sheet.

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Christopher Boykin, Certified Master Inspector

Christopher Boykin, CMI®

Christopher is a Certified Master Inspector® (CMI), the highest professional designation in the North American inspection industry. With over a decade of hands-on structural and mechanical diagnostic experience in Metro Atlanta, his two-inspector team approach guarantees unmatched accuracy.

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