Yes I'm a Realtor®, but that is not synonymous with a salesperson.  Of course I help families buy their homes, families sell their homes, and families keep their homes.  But that is only the paid part of my career.  Here are some of the other duties I perform:

I attend City Council meetings and speak out on behalf of home owners.

I volunteer to build houses through Habitat for Humanity for my low-income neighbors.

I answer many questions from prospective home buyers about every aspect of buying a home.

I stay abreast of the ever-changing real estate techniques, rules, and government laws.

Newspapers and magazines interview me for industry articles that educate home owners.

I know the housing stats for local neighborhoods and use those stats to educate home sellers.

I write letters to my congress people to pass legislation that protects the rights of homeowners.

I support new and innovative programs that assist first time homebuyers.

Radio stations invite me to educate home buyers on their weekly shows.

I constantly learn, grow, and educate myself in order to keep up with the market changes.

I contribute funds to the California Assn. of Realtors® Housing Affordability Fund to assist home buyers.

I share my wealth of knowledge and experience with anyone who asks, even if they stop me at the grocery store.

Through my blogs and articles that I write, I educate home buyers, sellers, and owners.

I educate homebuyers through my workshops; also in person, by email, and by phone.

I am a member of the National Association of Realtors® and uphold its high standards of integrity.

I participate in professional industry events and leadership such as seminars and conferences.

I lobby the government to stop undue over-regulation of home sellers.

I can provide referrals to top contractors & vendors whom I've screened.

I have a wealth of resources to which I can refer anyone who asks.

*I have a crystal ball and I can accurately predict future property values and mortgage interest rates.  (Ha ha... just kidding!  I don't have a crystal ball but sometimes my clients think I do.)

And how much do I earn for being a Homeowner Advocate, a Neighborhood Expert, a Community Volunteer?  Nothing; in fact, it probably costs me!  But it's all part of my job.

Regina P. Brown
Broker, Realtor®, e-Pro
Author of eBook "Stop Foreclosure Fast: Solutions to Save your House"
Author of forthcoming book, "Virtual Office Guide for Business Professionals:  Work & Profit from Home"
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