Michael Roberts's (djmikeyr) Blog

I just  read another blog on this site about E-lenders higher rates, fees and general misrepresentation which range a bell as related to a new scam  that has just been identified by the police in this area.  It is not a new scam but just a variation on an old one.  Seems bulk email is being sent ...

I have what I believe is an interesting query:  But first a bit of background information which will perhaps assist you in developing a response.  I am married to a wonderful lady who for 30 years practiced as a RN specializing in Cardiac Care and Trauma.  Highly trained, respected and active she...

Our area here in SE Georgia is being courted by the Large Georgia MLS which is a MLS that is reaching out from its Atlanta base to the Coast.  At this point in time it has drawn in nearly every MLS from the SC line to the Florida Line.  We here in Glynn are very split at this time. 20 of the 60 o...

Today has been one of those once in a life time days. We had a listing in an upper middle class neighborhood.  The principals were getting a divorce.  It apparently had been an on going thing for several years but approximately a month ago they contacted our office wishing to list the house.  So ...

I just had an agent come into my office more flustered than any one needs to be.  She had just signed up a new buyer and was representing them.  Their objective was to purchase a "new home" in the 125-150,000 range.  They had already been pre-approved for a loan up to $150,000.  The agents proble...

Today I had the opportunity to meet with other Realtors in the area while showing properties in the lower end range (100K -150K) and the 500+k range.  Although my sample was small (5 in all) I get a definite feeling that there does appear to be a change in the market in this area for the better. ...

I've just returned from a trip to Las Vegas.... It really was for business purposes!  But during my down time I did enjoy the casinos.  During this time I ran into a group of folks who were in Vegas to attend a Conference which was for Pre-Paid Legal Services and their vendors.  Many of the folks...

Well, I just had a rather interesting experience and was wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience.  I have had a client as an investor buyer for about 10 years.  Buying low end properties fixing them up and then turning them into rentals.Hasn't sold one in all that time!  These folks...

Recently I was reading an article in some arcane publication which spoke to one of the most important committees of any MLS Board:  That Committee being "The Grievance Committee".   In Georgia the President of the MLS selects the standing committee members.  GAR (Georgia Association of Realtors) ...

A new agent just left my office after posing an interesting question, which resulted in a rather lengthy discuss from  several other agents.  The issue was regarding the use of photographs on business cards and other promotional material.  Our office policy leaves the decision of whether to inclu...