About The Irby Group
Expertise You Can Trust.
Service You Can Feel.
Meet Dr. Darice Irby and James Irby—the experience, leadership, and commitment behind The Irby Group. Together, they bring complementary strengths and a shared commitment to helping clients navigate real estate with clarity, confidence, and exceptional service.
The People Behind The Irby Group
Dr. Darice Irby
REALTOR® | Strategic Real Estate Advisor
MRP | REIS | U.S. Army Veteran
Strategic guidance. Exceptional service. Real estate decisions built around what matters most.
Dr. Darice Irby is a REALTOR® and Strategic Real Estate Advisor serving clients throughout Metro Atlanta. As the founder of The Irby Group, she brings a distinctive combination of real estate expertise, executive leadership experience, and an education-first approach to helping buyers, sellers, investors, and relocating clients navigate important real estate decisions with clarity and confidence.
A U.S. Army veteran with more than two decades of leadership experience, Darice understands the value of preparation, disciplined execution, communication, and service. Her professional background includes a Doctorate in Educational Leadership, executive leadership training through Yale, and certification as a John Maxwell Leadership Coach and Trainer. In real estate, she holds the Military Relocation Professional (MRP) and Real Estate Investing (REIS) designations, strengthening her ability to advise clients with diverse goals—from purchasing a first home or relocating to Metro Atlanta to selling a distinctive property or building wealth through real estate.
Darice's approach is intentionally personal and strategic. She believes exceptional representation begins by listening carefully, understanding the client's broader goals, and providing the information and perspective needed to make well-informed decisions. Rather than focusing solely on the transaction, she considers the decisions surrounding it—timing, lifestyle, financial objectives, location, negotiation, and long-term value.
Through The Irby Group, clients receive a high-touch experience grounded in professionalism, responsiveness, discretion, and thoughtful guidance.
Areas of Expertise
- Luxury Buyers & Sellers
- Executive & Corporate Relocation
- Military Relocation
- Real Estate Investing
- New Construction
- First-Time Homebuyers
- Strategic Real Estate Advisory
- Negotiation & Transaction Strategy
The Irby Group
James Irby, E.M.B.A.
Service. Discipline. Integrity. A steady hand throughout the real estate journey.
James Irby brings a distinguished background in military leadership, operations, and executive business to The Irby Group. A retired U.S. Army Special Forces veteran, James built his career in environments where preparation, sound judgment, accountability, and attention to detail were essential—principles that continue to shape the way he serves clients today.
Complementing his extensive military experience, James holds an Executive MBA and brings a strong understanding of business operations, logistics, and strategic decision-making. His ability to evaluate details while maintaining focus on the larger objective makes him a valuable resource throughout the real estate process.
At The Irby Group, James helps support a client experience centered on organization, responsiveness, professionalism, and service. His calm, solutions-oriented approach is particularly valuable during the many moving parts of a real estate transaction, where clear communication and thoughtful execution can make a meaningful difference.
As a military veteran, James also understands firsthand the transitions that accompany military life and relocation. That perspective reinforces The Irby Group's commitment to serving military families, veterans, executives, relocating clients, and others navigating significant life and real estate transitions.
Expertise & Strengths
- Military & Veteran Perspective
- Relocation Support
- Operations & Logistics
- Strategic Planning
- Transaction Coordination
- Client Service
- Business & Executive Perspective
- Problem Solving
Better Together
Different Strengths.
One Standard of Excellence.
Together, Dr. Darice Irby and James Irby bring complementary strengths to The Irby Group—combining strategy, leadership, operational discipline, and personalized service to help clients approach real estate decisions with greater clarity and confidence.
Their shared philosophy is simple: listen carefully, prepare thoroughly, communicate clearly, follow through, and serve each client with intention.
Our Approach
01
Listen
We begin by understanding your goals, priorities, timing, and the decisions behind the transaction.
02
Strategize
We develop a thoughtful real estate strategy informed by your objectives and current market conditions.
03
Execute
We coordinate the details, communicate clearly, negotiate thoughtfully, and remain focused on the path forward.
04
Follow Through
Exceptional service does not end when an agreement is reached. We remain attentive through closing and beyond.
Who We Serve
Real Estate Guidance for Every Chapter.
Buyers
From first homes to distinctive residences.
Sellers
Strategic preparation, positioning, marketing, and negotiation.
Relocating Clients
Guidance for individuals, executives, and households moving into or throughout Metro Atlanta.
Military & Veterans
Real estate guidance informed by firsthand understanding of military transitions.
Investors
Strategic consideration of real estate opportunities and long-term objectives.
New Construction
Guidance through builder selection, contracts, options, timelines, and the purchasing process.
In Their Words
The Experience Behind the Service.
Expertise + Clarity
You get to know a professional expert who helps you understand whatever you need at any moment. You experience Darice explaining each step.
Follow-Through
Thank you for doing such an amazing job. We love you so much. It was a tough road but we did it.
White-Glove Experience
From our first conversation to closing day, Darice delivered a white-glove experience. She anticipated challenges before they happened and handled everything with excellence.
"Real estate is more than property. It is often connected to a new chapter, an investment, a transition, or a legacy—and those decisions deserve to be approached with intention."
Every great legacy
was once just
a great decision.
Let's Begin
Your Next Decision Deserves a Strategy.
Whether you're buying, selling, relocating, investing, or simply beginning to explore what's next, we're here to help you approach the decision with clarity and confidence.
