{"id":2674,"date":"2016-11-11T08:47:12","date_gmt":"2016-11-11T12:47:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dankrell.com\/blog\/?p=2674"},"modified":"2022-12-13T10:25:20","modified_gmt":"2022-12-13T15:25:20","slug":"realtors-giving-back","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dankrell.com\/blog\/2016\/11\/11\/realtors-giving-back\/","title":{"rendered":"Realtors giving back"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Giving back (from helpmakemiracles.org)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It was about one month ago when I received the call from a local public relations firm.\u00a0 The voice on the other end of the line wanted me to write a column about their real estate agent client.\u00a0 They wanted to draw attention to Realtors giving back, specifically to the fact that their client started a program where they will be donating <\/a>a portion of their commission to a charity chosen by the home buyer or seller.<\/p>\n

Although I was pressured to commit to write the piece as well as provide a publication date, it seemed (at least for the moment) that seeking publicity about one\u2019s altruism was ironic.\u00a0 In the ensuing weeks, I received follow up calls to write the piece.\u00a0 But rather than saying \u201cNo,\u201d I told them it would most likely be a piece that is generally about real estate agents\u2019 charitability.\u00a0 After all, we\u2019re headed into the holiday season, and the timing seems right about bringing attention to Realtors giving back.<\/p>\n

Not to give the short shrift to the PR firm and their client, whose \u201cPay it Forward\u201d initiative was announced in an October 19th<\/sup> press release that their team of agents, processors and coordinators will donate a portion of each commission to a charity of their client\u2019s choice.\u00a0 Although an amount or percentage to be donated was not specified in the press release that I received, they are committing a portion of every commission to charity throughout the year.\u00a0 The team’s plan of giving a portion of commission to charity is not their exclusive idea, nor is it a novel one; nonetheless, that real estate team deserves kudos for the move \u2013 welcome to the fold!<\/p>\n

It should come as no surprise that real estate and charitable giving goes hand-in-hand.\u00a0 Nationwide, real estate companies, franchises, and agents have sought to give back to their respective communities.\u00a0 In 2007, Gerald Leonard, then owner of Coastal Elite Real Estate in San Clemente CA, announced he was pledging 50 percent of all commissions to charity<\/a>.\u00a0 And in 2009 Laurie Loew of Give Realty (located in Austin TX) announced giving 25 percent of her commissions to charity<\/a>.<\/p>\n

RE\/MAX has supported the Children\u2019s Miracle Network Hospitals through year-round contributions from participating agents.\u00a0 Since 1992, RE\/MAX agents have given an estimated $143 million<\/a>, as reported by a recent post to the Children\u2019s Hospital Foundation website (childrensnational.org\/giving).\u00a0 Besides individual agent contributions, RE\/MAX \u201calso hosts a variety of fundraising events throughout the year.\u201d\u00a0 Additionally, RE\/MAX agents can designate specific homes as \u201cMiracle Homes<\/a>\u201d \u2013 \u201cthose homes that have yard signs also indicating the agent\u2019s commitment to improving local pediatric care.\u201d<\/p>\n

In addition to agent donations and national fundraising for the Children\u2019s Miracle Network, local RE\/MAX offices host fundraising events too.\u00a0 For example, RE\/MAX Centre in\u00a0Olney MD holds an annual Charity Gala, the tenth one recently raised more than $40,000.\u00a0 Last year, RE\/MAX Gateway in Chantilly VA raised more than $30,000.\u00a0 And RE\/MAX Town Center of Germantown MD holds an annual golf tournament.<\/p>\n

Real estate agents don\u2019t only donate money, they get involved; and are recognized by Realtor\u00ae Magazine’s Good Neighbor Awards<\/a>.\u00a0 The Good Neighbor Awards was launched in 2000 and \u201chas since recognized more than 160 Realtors\u00ae for their service to their communities\u2026Good Neighbor charities have received more than $1,000,000 in donations. In addition, each winner receives national and local publicity, which generates additional donations\u2026Realtors\u00ae are also recognized for their community service through state and local real estate associations.\u201d<\/p>\n

Original published at https:\/\/dankrell.com\/blog\/2016\/11\/11\/realtors-giving-back\/<\/p>\n

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It was about one month ago when I received the call from a local public relations firm.\u00a0 The voice on the other end of the line wanted me to write a column about their real estate agent client.\u00a0 They wanted to draw attention to Realtors giving back, specifically to the fact that their client started … <\/p>\n

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