The Atlanta Report

As a real estate agent, I need to make sure I don’t discriminate against anyone or else I can get into big trouble. The Fair Housing Act is very clear about things.  When advertising or selling a home, an agent or business can show no preference towards seven protected statuses.  They are familial, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, handicap.  Pretty much every person fits into one of these categories.  So it comes down to treating everyone the same when it comes to housing.

If you call me up, don’t ask me for the demographics of neighborhoods.  I can’t give you that sort of information.  I can give you sources where you might be able to get the information yourself.  Usually the make up of the public schools can tell you a lot.  You can go to my school web page to do all the research you want. You can also go to the US census site and do some research.  They have information down to very small census blocks.

If you are really interested about a specific neighborhood, I would recommend driving around at various times of the day.  If they have a community playground, spend some time there and talk to the neighbors.

I have worked with all kinds of people.  It’s the part of my job that I really like.  I get to learn about different cultures and customs.  What I have found is that we are all pretty much alike. We are looking to get a good home, in a safe neighborhood, with good schools at a reasonable price. 

But no matter how much diversity is promoted, many people still want to live around people who are like themselves.  I have no problem with that but as a licensed REALTOR®, I can’t advise you on those matters.  So do your homework and then call me and I’ll show you everything that is available in any neighborhoods that you would like.