Georgia's Statute of Frauds requires real estate contracts to be:

Verbal contracts are not enforceable for real estate transactions under Georgia's Statute of Frauds. The law explicitly requires written documentation for real property agreements to protect against fraudulent claims and misunderstandings.

Notarization is not a requirement of the Statute of Frauds for real estate contracts. While notarization may be required for certain documents like deeds, the basic contract requirement is simply writing and signing.

Recording with the county is not required by the Statute of Frauds. Recording occurs after the contract is executed and serves to provide public notice of ownership interest, but it's not a prerequisite for contract validity under the Statute of Frauds.