David Saks

Broker

The Real Estate Mart of Tennessee, Inc.

David Saks, b. 1952, a native Memphian, musician & real estate broker, has been honored by the local government & the Memphis City Council for his contributions to the arts. David attended Rhodes College & the University of Memphis, & spent a year as a volunteer in Israel during war in the Golan Heights. Along with his biography pages at Http://DavidSaks.Com & blog pages at Active Rain, his Real Estate News & Advice page, Http://Memphis.8k.Com, is a popular site for real estate topics with it's massive network of links. In addition to his work with a Memphis radio station & morning show for several years, he is known to be a fierce opponent of predatory lending, speaks openly about combating mortgage fraud & encourages fair housing practice. His father was with Marx & Bensdorf in the 1950's, & his uncle, Frank Romeo, Jr., a past president of the Memphis Area Home Builders Association. Today, David concentrates primarily on statistical matters & focuses much of his work on changes in technology. David's interests include healthy food, good exercise, playing the piano & the March of Dimes.
David, as licensed real estate broker and Realtor®, has dedicated himself to addressing the needs of fair housing while aggressively opposing predatory lending. In 1990 and 1991, David as pianist and composer, was honored by the Memphis City Council by having two of his songs, "In Memphis" and "One Last Bridge", adopted as the "Official Songs of Memphis" in unanimous resolutions. David has demonstrated empathy and compassion for those less fortunate, has made special effort to assist in community endeavors for the physically challenged, and has supported their community service efforts. He attended Rhodes College and the University of Memphis. In 1972, David was a guest in the Cambridge, Ma. home of Professor John Kenneth Galbreath ("The New Industrial State"), Department of Economics at Harvard University and United States' ambassador to India under President John F.Kennedy. In 1974 he spent a year working and studying in Israel along with students from Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Colgate, Baylor and Oxford Universities. In 1975 he was a piano student of Art Bayer at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and the late Herbert Hermann at the University of Memphis. He has played in Steinway Hall in London and New York and is recognized in the Steinway Registry. His compositions are in the music collection of the Library of Congress. His recorded works and songs in the Memphis Collection of the Memphis Public Library. On August 16,1977 David was visiting with friends at Graceland, the home of Elvis Presley, and left shortly before Elvis was tragically found unconscious and taken to the hospital. On January 8,1993, Elvis' birthday, David was honored by Graceland and the United States Postal Service as the recipient of the first officially cancelled Elvis Presley stamp and first day cover. David was a long-time radio personality in Memphis and was instrumental in placing Southwestern (aka Rhodes College) radio station, WLYX, on the air in 1971 and is well known throughout Memphis and the Mid South. He was a popular radio personality and musician during the 70's, 80's and 90's. David was the orginal lobby pianist for the grand reopening in 1981 of Memphis' Grand Hotel, The Peabody, at the request of owner, friend, and prominent real estate leader, Jack Belz. As a matter of trivia, Elvis Presley's tailor and clothier, Bernard Lansky of Lansky Brothers Fine Clothing, provided David with two new tuxedos as a gift to perform in for the occasion. David is also a regular contributer to the editorial section of Memphis' most widely read and circulated daily newspaper, the Commercial Appeal. He has also been recognized by REALTOR® magazine. As a broadcaster, David has been instrumental in raising money for numerous charities throughout his native Memphis and Shelby County. He has performed for many audiences, and has committed himself to assisting charitable community service projects the likes of the Special Olympics, the Muscular Dystrophy Foundation, United Way, Jewish Family Services, Young Womens Christian Association efforts to support and protect abused women and children, Avon School for the mentally challenged, Mid South Amateur Radio Association, Sheltered Occupational Workshops for the mentally challenged, the Lions Club for the Blind, Habitat For Humanity, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital founded by the late entertainer Danny Thomas, March of Dimes and others. David continues to support efforts to combat predatory lending practices. He occasionally plays the piano for friends and family when about town.

Quote David:
"Owning a home should never have to be a "dream" for anyone. The responsibility of every real estate agent is to make home ownership a "right" & a "reality", in conformance with fairness, the principles of sound ethical judgement, justice & the laws of our nation."

DAVID SAKS IS A MEMBER OF:

THE TENNESSEE ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS

THE MEMPHIS AREA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS

THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS

LICENSED BY THE TENNESSEE REAL ESTATE COMMISSION

E&O: Rice Insurance Services Company, LLC (RISC)

Quote David:

"I'm a real estate broker, born in Memphis and proud to be from the great State of Tennessee, and a musician. I'm semi-retired and not a salesperson though actively licensed and insured, and I understand the complexities of real estate sales, service and practice very well and delight in assisting others in the process. I continue to serve as a real estate technology manager and work pro bono. I've passed many referrals along to agents, as well, and have never accepted any payment for any referral of any kind. I've referred hundreds of students to real estate schools in Tennessee, including the Ray Bouder Schools, of which I am extremely proud to have done and continue to do whenever the opportunity permits.

I enjoy real estate analysis and, each day, examine the philosophy, psychology, moral values and rules of a magnificent and highly honorable profession which has enriched my life, and of which I'm extremely proud to be a member. I believe that, more than anything else, success is waking up and getting out of bed each morning. I trust in the Lord's guidance with my heart because He's allowed me to share His love and my life this day with my family, my friends and my colleagues."

Education

The following list is a record of mandatory and continuing education courses of study, categories of classes, and educational providers demonstrating satisfactory completion of all requirements for licensing as both an affiliate broker and broker in the State of Tennessee as required by the Tennessee Real Estate Commission. You may verify this information at Tennessee Real Estate Commission License Search .

THE BUSINESS OF COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE:RAY BOUDER SCHOOLS OF REAL ESTATE

CONTRACT WRITING: RAY BOUDER SCHOOLS OF REAL ESTATE

FACILITATOR/AGENCY ISSUES: RAY BOUDER SCHOOLS OF REAL ESTATE

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY IN REAL ESTATE: THE CAREER INSTITUTE

PROFESSIONAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT: THE CAREER INSTITUTE

TENNESSEE REAL ESTATE COMMISSION CORE COURSE & LAW REVIEW 05/06: TENNESSEE REAL ESTATE COMMISSION

TENNESSEE REAL ESTATE COMMISSION SPRING 2005 SEMINAR & LAW REVIEW: TENNESSEE REAL ESATE COMMISSION

BROKER OFFICE MANAGEMENT: RAY BOUDER SCHOOLS OF REAL ESTATE

1ST TIME HOMEOWNERSHIP: TENNESSEE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION - BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SECTOR

FAIR HOUSING - LENDING AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: FAIR HOUSING ALLIANCE MEMPHIS

TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANTAGES: REAL ESTATE COACHING INSTITUTE

COURSE FOR NEW AFFILIATES: RAY BOUDER SCHOOLS OF REAL ESTATE

TENNESSEE REAL ESTATE COMMISSION CORE & LAW REVIEW 03/04: CAPE - COMMONWEALTH ACADEMY

PRINCIPALS OF REAL ESTATE PART 1 & 2: RAY BOUDER SCHOOLS OF REAL ESTATE

The additional following educational record may be verified at The Memphis Area Association of Realtors

MLXchange TRAINING 03/26/07

TREC CORE COURSE TN REAL ESTATE LAW REVIEW '05-'06 06/27/05

THDA-FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER SEMINAR 6/10

2005 & 2008 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS QUADRENNIUM ETHICS PHASES 1 & 2

Quote David:

"Real estate agents, attorneys, appraisers and lenders must always be prepared to answer questions about real estate financing, foreclosure, title theory, RESPA, inspection issues, predatory lending matters, brokerage, deeds, property law, listings, agency and disclosure issues, real estate math, sales contracts, Tennessee real estate laws, the real estate laws of other states and countries, leases, appraisal issues, fair housing, the NAR code of ethics, and many other subjects relevant to our profession. It's been said that education costs money, but then so does ignorance.

I work in a community ravaged by foreclosure and poverty, and I try to help distressed homeowners find ways to keep their homes rather than sell them, and I don't get paid to do that. It's what I want to do. I'm trying to redefine what the most important responsibility of a real estate broker should be because of the housing tragedy facing our nation. I couldn't sell, as a listing agent, the home of a family afflicted by financial, medical or legal dissolution, without first trying to save it, because of my heart. There are those within my company that render this service with great honor when called upon, and they try to save what they can of the homeowners equity, credit and dignity."

Brokerage Website:The Real Estate Mart of Tennessee, Inc.

Tribute

I have known David Saks for many years. I can confirm that he is a man of great integrity, is extremely dedicated to his family and work, and is entirely peace loving. Furthermore, David has been honored by the Memphis City Council for his work in the arts and music, and has given much of his time to charitable causes. I am proud to know him.

Dr. Joseph Krisak - Clinical Psychology

David is integrity minded and honest. David would never breach the substance of loyalty and honesty. David has been a great service to the community with his efforts for charitable concerns. He has been honored by the local government for his contributions to the arts. His reputation is a fine one.

San Billings - Artist

David has been an excellent role model for his friends and family. He demonstrates extreme patience in most any project. I feel these attributes demonstrate someone with an exceptional character.

John McCormack - Clear Channel Broadcasting