Match the address to the right permit record
An Atlanta mailing address is a starting point, not proof of the permitting authority. Identify the city jurisdiction and county for the actual parcel before collecting records. If a remodel stopped halfway through, separate completed work from work that is only planned. Keep any permit numbers and inspection notes you already have; they help a buyer understand the scope without treating a partially finished room as finished space.
Helpful details to begin
- Actual city jurisdiction and county, not just the mailing address
- Rooms or systems left unfinished and permits you already know about
- Who can authorize a visit if the house is vacant
