In this special Halloween edition of The Georgia Property Lawcast Doyle sits down with four experienced real estate agents and dives into their personal stories related to all thinks spooky. Doyle and his guests tackle cursed listings, homes where someone has died, properties with cemeteries, and of course showing a haunted house.  Together they address the legal implications of these stories, how to protect your clients, and also just have fun telling old-fashioned scary stories in preparation for Halloween. Turn of your lights and lock your doors for this special edition of the Georgia Property Lawcast.

This episodes guests can be reached with the information below:
Athena Pharr - Athena Pharr Realty: 678-863-1534; [email protected]

Morgan Fulcher - RE/MAX Center: 678-446-6564; [email protected]

Holly Norman - RE/MAX Center: 678-575-0665; [email protected]

April Weaver - Heartland Real Estate: 470-655-1976; [email protected]

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In this episode of The Georgia Property Lawcast Doyle sits down with his fellow Lueder, Larkin & Hunter attorney, Burke Johnson to discuss a topic that can tend to throw a wrench into unsuspecting closing; estate issues. Burke, a seasoned litigator and probate attorney walks Doyle through the process of how to probate or administer an estate. They discuss the most common questions, including how long the process takes and why it may be necessary in order to sell a piece of property.

Burke takes the opportunity to outline what is needed and who might be necessary to get involved in order to take care of this important process. He and Doyle also discuss ways that the probate process might be avoided through planning for the future. Burke is able to take Doyle and his listeners from beginning to end in how to effectively and quickly deal with a loved ones' estate who owns property and how best to prepare to sell it worry-free.

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In the eighth episode of The Georgia Property Lawcast, Doyle sits down with Jacob Dukes of Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp. Doyle and Jacob focus on one of the most misunderstood but valuable tools in an agent's and borrower's toolbox, the VA loan. Jacob, an experienced loan officer with history producing VA loans walks Doyle through the process of getting a VA loan and ensuring that it closes on time.

Jacob takes the opportunity to address misconceptions and break down myths that sellers and agents have held about the VA loan. He goes over the benefits of the program and why someone who can qualify for it should talk to an experienced loan officer about how to take advantage of it.  Throughout the conversation Jacob shows his extensive knowledge of this complex loan program by guiding Doyle and his listeners through every issue that a borrower or agent should consider when researching this valuable instrument.

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In this episode of The Georgia Property Lawcast Doyle sits down and gets to know Josh Carson, the owner of Blueprint Home Inspection. Josh shares the insights he has gleaned from years of experience in the home inspection and building industries along with stories of some of the most interesting inspections he's performed. Josh's knowledgeable answers to Doyle's questions provide a road map for new and experienced agents to guide their clients through the home inspection process. 

Josh's experience proves valuable as he is able to tackle questions about the process, what to look for, and what prospective sellers can do to maintain their home in preparation to sell on the market. He addresses the topics most often confronted by agents in a way that explains exactly what to look for and how to manage client's expectations, reactions and how to leverage the inspection as a powerful negotiating tool.

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In this episode of The Georgia Property Lawcast, Doyle sits down with Jennifer "The Purple Mortgage Lady" Sims from Homestar Financial to tackle the most common mortgage questions that homebuyers have. Throughout their conversation Jennifer expertly guides Doyle through the mortgage process while answering the questions which keep borrowers and their agents up at night.

Follow along as they address questions related to pre-approvals, different types of loan products, and how to deal with credit that needs work. Jennifer does not disappoint as she shows that many of the answers are more simple than what buyers and their agents sometimes make them out to be. You are not going to want to miss this guide to your most-asked questions!

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In this episode of The Georgia Property Lawcast Doyle sits down with Missy Robinson of Chicago Title Insurance. Missy, who routinely gives seminars and CE classes, walks Doyle through the principles and process of title insurance. Missy gives real-world examples of why all buyers should get title insurance and goes over exactly what is covered when they do leave a transaction fully insured.

Missy demonstrates her depth of knowledge as it relates to the challenges that buyers and their agents face when dealing with questions related to title issues and insurance. She explains what it means when a closing attorney tells an agent they are going to the underwriter to address a title issue and explains what agents should expect when dealing with title-related issues.

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In this episode of The Georgia Property Lawcast Doyle sits down with Laura Royal and Emily Meek of Movement Mortgage. Laura and Emily talk with Doyle about common misconceptions that people have about conventional loans, how to deal with problems facing borrowers, and how to prepare for applying for a mortgage. They also walk Doyle through what agents can do to help their clients navigate the loan process and what makes a successful agent-loan officer relationship work.

Laura and Emily show off their deep knowledge about the residential loan business as they discuss different loan products which can help potential borrowers facing unique situations. They tackle questions about current struggles in the industry and what the market holds for their borrowers moving forward. 

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In this episode of the Georgia Property Lawcast, Doyle sits down with Richard Harper, a real estate agent with Harper Real Estate - Keller Williams. Richard is a former law enforcement officer and current city commissioner in addition to being a dedicated real estate agent representing buyers and sellers. Richard guides Doyle through the challenges in representing buyers in the current market.  Richard outlines his strategy for marketing himself to potential clients while maintaining an honest outlook with his buyers on how to find what they are looking for in a limited market.

Doyle and Richard discuss how best to maintain open communication with clients, lenders, and other agents throughout the process as well as how to deal with individuals that may cause problems along the way. They confront issues of how and when a buyers agent needs to temper expectations that a client may have and when they can expect more. Richard's charm and straightforward way of communication makes him a perfect guide to bring Doyle and the listener up to speed on how to practically represent buyers in today's market. 

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In this episode of the Georgia Property Lawcast, Doyle sits down with Nichole Pankevich, a real estate agent with Michael Carr & Associates. Nichole guides Doyle through the ins and outs of real estate marketing in the modern world. Nichole explains her strategy for marketing herself as a real estate agent but also for marketing listings to potential buyers. And along the way she schools Doyle on the law.

Doyle and Nichole discuss effective use of social media but also how to use traditional strategies as well including the tried and true word of mouth and the value of a good recommendation from a former client. They tackle questions of how to deal with different types of clients and new tools that every real estate agent should have in their toolbelt for modern marketing.

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In the first episode of The Georgia Property Lawcast, Doyle sits down with Cyrena and Casey Harrington of Sun Realty. As a couple, Cyrena and Casey work to diligently serve clients on both sides of the transaction. They are communication focused and ensure that their clients needs are met as soon as possible. As listing agents they work with a number of builders as well as other homeowners who are seeking to get the most from their listings.

Doyle talks with them specifically about the challenges of representing sellers in todays markets. They go over the listing process and how to tackle some of the unique hurdles placed in front of sellers. They address how to deal with difficult clients and how to stand up to challenging personalities on the other side of a closing. They also go over how to keep listings flowing even during challenging times in the market.

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