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A sad comment on our industry: another Realtor attempts celebrity estate hoax

No doubt inspired by famed Illinois Realtor Alan May's attempt to pass himself off as a relative of Elvis Presley's in order to inherit the King's estate, another Realtor has tried the same dodge. This time, world-renowned North Carolina Realtor Craig Rutman testified to probate court that he is the lawful heir to the King of Pop's estate. His claim to the Jackson estate hinges on his identity as the Jackson brother who was left out of the Five so he wouldn't outshine the less-talented Michael.

Craig Jackson CD

As proof, Mr. Rutman submitted an unreleased album, Not Bad, that he recorded in 1983. It is surprisingly listenable, with catchy songs such as "On the Fence," "Filler," "Billie Joel," "Man in the Rearview Mirror," and "Please Stop Cuz I've Had Enough."

However, the court warned Mr. Jackson Rutman, before adjourning to give his LP another listen, that his case is still considered flimsy.

 Stay tuned....

 

Robin Rogers, Realtor, Broker-owner, ABR, TRC, CRS

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Comments

Is this for real.  Its seems pretty laughable...but not sure how serious all this is.

Posted by Chuck Carstensen (RE/MAX Results) over 2 years ago

Okay, I'm laughing, Robin! :)

I'll be singing "Please Stop Cause I've Had Enough" for the rest of the day...

Posted by Ashley Cox, Dallas City Center Realtors (972.978.3109 www.DFWHeroes.com) over 2 years ago

I couldn't tell if this was a joke or not. The unreleased album, Not Bad, might be a good giveaway, though. The titles of the songs are pretty funny...

Michael Caruso, Broker ABR ABRM CRB CRS GREEN GRI

2007 President, Orange County Association of Realtors           

 

  

Posted by Michael Caruso Real Estate Group over 2 years ago

Oh, Robin, Robin, Robin.

You my friend are just way too funny!

I'll be kind in my payback!

But when you least expect it..........Expect it!!!

(insert evil laugh here)

 

Posted by Craig Rutman Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex area Realtor (Helping people in transition) over 2 years ago

Thanks for the laugh I do hope this was not supposed to be serious....  Thanks for sharing

Posted by Caron's Gateway Real Estate over 2 years ago

Awesome........can't wait to see Craig's payback.

 

Posted by Melissa Kulikoff (Amcap Mortgage, Ltd.) over 2 years ago

Good grief - how nuts is this.  You are way fun girlfriend!

Posted by Anna 'Banana' Kruchten - Phoenix Real Estate Broker,CRS 602-380-4886 (Phoenix Property Shoppe) over 2 years ago

Robin...

OK, you tickled my funnybone.

Featured in the Group "Whacked!"

Posted by Richard Weisser Coweta Fayette Real Estate over 2 years ago

Maybe he's the half brother of both Elvis & MJ. There's a little resemblance. LOL

Posted by Julie A. Black CRS, GRI, Realtor (KAUAI DREAMS REALTY, Kauai Foreclosure & REO Specialist) over 2 years ago

I'm not a big fan of Elvis or Michael, so I'd probably find Alan and Craig much more listenable -- LOL.

Posted by Jim Frimmer, Realtor and CDPE, Mission Valley, CA DRE #01458572 (Century 21 Award) over 2 years ago

I wish we could get our hands on that album!

Chuck, it is indeed laughable!

Ashley, I was humming it all day long.

Thanks, Michael!

Craig, I am shaking in my boots.

You're welcome, Caron!

Melissa, you'll be the first second to know.

Nuts is my middle name, like Banana is your last name, Anna!

Thanks, Richard! I love being featured.

Julie, Craig resembles a LOT of people!

They are the Kings of Real Estate, Jim!

Posted by Robin Rogers, Silverbridge Realty, San Antonio, Texas over 2 years ago

Very entertaining post!  If this buy's "for real", he's an idiot.  If he's "spoofing", he's a genius.

Posted by Tom Boos (Sine & Monaghan Realtors, Real Living) over 2 years ago

Very funny.....Please DON'T Stop Because it is TOO FUNNY already!!!  I want to see the video on YouTube!!!

Posted by Wallace S. Gibson CPM * LandlordWhisperer (Gibson Management Group, Ltd.) over 2 years ago

Tom, Craig is a genius. He'll tell you so himself!

I'll see what I can do about that video, Wallace. I'm mulling over an offer to become Craig's agent.

Posted by Robin Rogers, Silverbridge Realty, San Antonio, Texas over 2 years ago

truly:  Please stop, 'cause I've had enough.  I'm laughin' so hard.

Posted by Alan May, Coldwell Banker RealtorĀ® Evanston, Illinois & Northern Suburbs (847.425.3779 almay@aol.com) over 2 years ago

Holy Mackerel Robin...I don't know how I've missed your blog up until now but I followed the link you left on Craig's comments or find this hilarious jewel! Fixin' to subscribe to your blog as soon as i finish this comment :-D

Posted by Russell Lewis, Broker,CLHMS,GRI (Realty Austin, Austin Texas Real Estate) about 2 years ago

Hi, Russell! I owe Craig a lot. He is my man in the rearview mirror.

Posted by Robin Rogers, Silverbridge Realty, San Antonio, Texas about 2 years ago

Nice to meet you and I just realized you are just down the road so if you are ever in Austin, holler and we can have coffee!

Posted by Russell Lewis, Broker,CLHMS,GRI (Realty Austin, Austin Texas Real Estate) about 2 years ago

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