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Few Are Immune From Need ~ It Is More Apparent This Holiday Season

By Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899

October 17, 2010 12:15 AM

those in need October is flying by and the Holidays are quickly approaching. This year there are many who are in need of help both financially and emotionally.

What can we do in our profession as a Realto to make a difference?
September, 2010 was the highest rate of foreclosures in 35 years of record keeping.

Shelters are full and overflowing, charitable organizations of every kind and size are begging for clothes, shoes, canned goods, toiletries, etc.
This year more than ever before we need to donate to Coats For Kids, help staff and donate to the many organizations in need, adopt families for Thanksgiving and Christmas, the list is endless.

Our son on Tuesday evenings delivers for Mobile Loaves and Fishes, our grandkids have helped serve meals at Thanksgiving for the Salvation Army; all emotionally rewarding. Think help...use your hands...mind and resources to make a difference.

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Victor T. Gurrola

Remax Realty 100 - Diamond Bar, CA

Diamond Bar Real Estate Professional

Great Reminder, its time to start today.

Oct 17, 2010 10:50 AM

Gary Woltal

Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX

Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

HI Dorie. A great reminder in the helping department. There is a lot of hurting out there.

Oct 17, 2010 10:56 AM

Angelina Clarke

Builder Services Realty, LLC - Tampa Palms, FL

The greatest gift we can give, is ourselves. Our time, our resources, our kindness! We are fortunate to have what we have, and I believe we are given more then we need so that we can share with others!

Oct 17, 2010 11:28 AM

Patricia Aulson

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOME SERVICES Verani Realty NH Real Estate - Exeter, NH

Realtor - Portsmouth NH Homes-Hampton NH Homes

Our office donates to the food bank. When we go in for an office meeting we all bring some item in, it's a great way to get the things out there to those in need.

Patricia/Seacoast Nh

Oct 17, 2010 12:37 PM

Nancy Frimann

Eagle Ridge Realty/Signature Homes & Estates - Gilroy, CA

Good reminder. As tough as times are for some Realtors, they are tougher for someone else, somewhere.
There is a certain emotional paycheck of helping those in need, even if all we can give is time.
(The holidays seem to be approaching way too rapidly this year, however!)

Oct 17, 2010 02:08 PM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good evening Victor,

You are right..now is the time to make plans and get it on your calendar!

Oct 17, 2010 03:40 PM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good evening Gary,

Yes there is and we can make a difference if we all pitch in!

Oct 17, 2010 03:41 PM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good evening Angelina,

Very well put. You are right the greatest gift we can give is ourselves, our time, resources and kindness.

Oct 17, 2010 03:43 PM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good evening Patricia,

That is a great way for an office to pull together and help those in need.

Oct 17, 2010 03:44 PM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good evening Nancy,

The holidays are creeping up and before we know it will be here..and you are right there is an emotional paycheck when heping others in need.

Oct 17, 2010 03:46 PM

Jose Dias

Home Sellers Help in Scottsdale-Phoenix-Peoria-Glendale - Scottsdale, AZ

Sell Your Home in Scottsdale-Phoenix-Peoria-Glendale-Goodyear

Dorie,

Good reminder for all of us... When times are good, we can share the blessings with others. When times are challenging, helping others may just do the trick and make us feel better.

Cheers.

Oct 17, 2010 04:42 PM

MichelleCherie Carr Crowe .Just Call. 408-252-8900

Get Results Team...Just Call (408) 252-8900! . DRE #00901962 . Licensed to Sell since 1985 . Altas Realty - San Jose, CA

Family Helping Families Buy & Sell Homes 40+ Years

All of these are worthwhile organizations who deserve our help. Sometimes those of us in RE are too proud to ask for help, so look around close to home, too.

Oct 17, 2010 04:47 PM

Bob McCranie

Broker Associate / Team Lead - Texas Pride Realty Group - Carrollton, TX

Your best advocate when buying or selling your hom

Thanks for the reminder. We all need to remember that no matter how bad we have it, others have it worse. We really need to dig deep.

Oct 17, 2010 05:19 PM

Kathy Clulow

Uxbridge, ON

Trusted For Experience - Respected For Results

Dorrie - There is a saying

If your not part of the solution you are part of the problem

You are definitely part of the solution this timely reminder gives all who read plenty of time to do even just one thing for one person this year.

Oct 17, 2010 05:37 PM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Jose,

It is a challenging year for many so everyone helping everyone can make a difference.

Oct 18, 2010 01:40 AM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Michelle,

You are right..we may need to look as close as those in our own office.

Oct 18, 2010 01:41 AM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Bob,

Digging deep needs to be on the top of every-ones list this year.

Oct 18, 2010 01:42 AM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Kathy,

Thanks for that saying..I have heard it before and it is a great statement! Helping just one this year can make the difference.

Oct 18, 2010 01:43 AM

Joshua Zargari

MJ Decorators Workshop LI staging and home decorating - Lynbrook, NY

MJ Decorators Workshop

Hi Dorie!

We donate on a regular basis to charities that are close to our heart...

It feels good to give.

Oct 18, 2010 02:45 PM

Diane Williams

Pell City, AL

Hi Dorie, you wrote a great post to remind us to dig a little deeper and see what we can do to help others. It always makes me feel better to help those in need.

Oct 27, 2010 04:14 AM