[Georgia Real Estate] 33, Liens Easements and Encumbrances

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: • The definition of encumbrances and how liens differ from non-monetary encumbrances. • Priority rules for ad valorem property tax liens under Georgia statutory law. • Strict Georgia recording deadlines and enforcement rules for mechanics liens. • Differences between easements appurtenant and easements in gross. • Exam-relevant traps concerning voluntary versus involuntary real estate liens. This independent prep episode helps candidates master Georgia real estate licensing exam requirements. Access practice questions at https://open-exam-prep.com/practice/ga-real-estate and video tutorials on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep . Sources checked: September 14, 2026 • https://rules.sos.ga.gov/gac/520-1 • https://grec.state.ga.us/