One of the perceptions that many people have about REALTORS is that all we do is show a few homes, write an offer, then collect a big commission check. That's it, end of story. For me, and my fellow REALTORS, it is so much more than that.
I have been selling real estate since 1999, and have always tried to maintain high standards for myself and my chosen profession of Real Estate. Since the beginning I have always believed in giving back to the community that has given me so much.
This year, I joined the Special Events committee of the Palm Springs Regional Association of Realtors. This committee plans the events for the year to raise money for the various community charities that we give to. Our first event for the season is the Annual Valentine's Day cake auction.
Every year, we get Realtors from the different real estate offices to bring in cakes that they made or purchased
to our morning meeting to have auctioned off for charity. Here is a small list of the charities: Mizell Senior Center, Well in the Desert, Shoes That Fit, and several others.
This year, the committee wanted to keep things simple. We were concerned that we would not get as much participation this year because many Realtors may have much money to contribute because of the downturn in the Palm Springs real estate market.
To my surprise, we had many donations to our event. Not only did we have many homemade items, like the chocolate kahlua cupcakes, but we received many creatives entries for the auction.
I had the honor of judging the entries for best theme and most creative. The winner for best theme was Pati Cunningham of First American Title for her entry, "Love in a Box", and Joe Frazier of Frazier Pest Control for the most creative entry titled "Home for Sale". He brought in a homemade cake in the shape of a house, including the For Sale sign.
The auction was a success, and the Palm Springs Realtors came through again for a worthy cause. After the last cake was auctioned and the awards were handed out, we raised over $4000 for our local charities. Way to go!!
Our next event to raise money for our charities is the Easter Basket auction on Mar. 23rd, 2008.
About the Author:
Harold Watts of Lyle Realtors has been a REALTOR in Palm Springs since 1999. Focusing on the 2nd & Vacation home market, Harold has been helping Real Estate Buyers and Sellers achieve their real estate goals. If you want to know what is happening with the Palm Springs Real Estate market, give Harold Watts a call at 760-778-6200 or email him at Harold@LyleRealtors.com
Same article posted at Blog of the Desert
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