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Today April 25th, 2013 Is National Pay It Forward Day!

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Real Estate Sales Representative with RE/MAX West Realty Inc., Brokerage

Today April 25th, 2013 Is National Pay It Forward Day!

Pay it Forward Wrist BandsToday April 25th is acclaimed to be National Pay It Forward Day, we think everyday should be. Just think if everyone did one small thing for someone else without expecting anything in return. Don't you think this world would be a better place?

It can be if we all just try a little bit and be aware of others around us. It can be as simple as opening a door for someone, or giving a stranger a smile. It's the little things that mean so much and it doesn't have to cost you a thing.

Margaret Rome posted a blog the other week about how her night wasn't going as planned and then a stranger appeared and helped out.

We just talked to clients about a roofer who was doing a neighbour's roof and so they asked if he would check theirs. He did and told them their roof was fine, but had a few curling edges so while he was up there, he just stuck them down again for them. It's all the little extra courtesies that mean so much.

The Pay It Forward movement has grown and has been travelling the world spreading the idea of just being nice to other people for no reason. You can get apps for the movement, Pay It Forward wrist bands and much more.

So on National Pay It Forward Day, what will you do to contribute?

Today April 25th, 2013 Is National Pay It Forward Day!

Rob Lyszczarz
RE/MAX Properties Unlimited - Westfield, NJ

Al and Peggy, it also makes you feel good and if you believe in Karma, it pays big dividends.

Apr 25, 2013 12:47 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Al and Peggy we have opportunities each day to do something for someone, hopefully we act upon those opportunities.

Apr 25, 2013 02:53 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Hi Kids, I paid for the cup of coffee for the woman next to me this morning as she was fumbling for her change. Now I hope my wife doesn't find out

Apr 25, 2013 03:40 AM
Al & Peggy Cunningham, Brokers
RE/MAX West Realty Inc., Brokerage - Brampton, ON
Our Family Wants To Help Your Family!

I do believe in Karma Rob, it keeps me on the straight and narrow!

We do George, and we just need to look out for them. Sometimes it can be shooting a picture of a beautiful dogwood tree and blogging about it right?

You make me laugh Ed, guess you're safe as long as you didn't follow her out! Nice gesture.

 

 

Apr 25, 2013 06:09 AM
Chris and Dick Dovorany
Homes for Sale in Naples, Bonita Springs and Estero, Florida - Naples, FL
Broker/Associate at Premiere Plus Realty

Ok fine.  Now that I'm home.  Dick and I spent the day around town.  A town where the snowbirds were suppose to go home.  I think whats left are the old and demented.  Driving around today was a challenge.  Ok, so I'll clean up my act and be nicer or not. 

Apr 25, 2013 06:11 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

The only Pay It Forward I can offer is how lucky I am to get to know you through ActiveRain. I feel like you're a lovely couple, married for some time, perhaps? There's a sense of warmth and caring that comes through all your posts.

I have a feeling that Al would give someone the shirt off his back if he had too. And I have a gut feeling Peggy has been a giver her whole life too.

I wish you blessings and an abundance of love for all eternity.

Apr 25, 2013 08:25 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Dear Al and Peggy,

What a great tought?  I think it would be wonderful to do that every day regardless of whether it is the day for it, I feel that way about Valentine's Day, Christmas, etc...A

Apr 25, 2013 10:17 AM
Rob Thomas
Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN
Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro
Al and Peggy ....I agree ....we should actually do one act everyday ....expecting nothing in return! Have a great night!
Apr 25, 2013 11:41 AM
Al & Peggy Cunningham, Brokers
RE/MAX West Realty Inc., Brokerage - Brampton, ON
Our Family Wants To Help Your Family!

Every time we go on vacation in the sunny south, I wonder how the 'residents' cope with all the sightseers who don't know where they're going Chris!  Keep smiling and hand them a map!

What a nice thing to say Patricia and you nailed us! ;) Blessings back!

Wouldn't it be a great place Alexandra? No need for special days because everyone felt special everyday.

You have a great night also Rob.

 

Apr 25, 2013 10:12 PM
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Good morning Al and Peggy -

April 25th was such a hard, fast and furious working day I forgot it was National Pay It Forward Day.  I'll try to be extra good and double up on my paying it forward today to make up for it :)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY............ Heck HAPPY BIRTHDAY WEEKEND !!!

Apr 25, 2013 11:42 PM
Nick T Pappas
Assoc. Broker ABR, CRS, SFR, e-Pro, @Homes Realty Group, Broker/Providence Property Mgmnt, LLC Huntsville AL - Huntsville, AL
Madison & Huntsville Alabama Real Estate Resource
Al & Peggy, I pretty much treat every day as National Pay It Forward Day. There always seems to be an opportunity to help another over speed bumps that get thrown up in their path.
Apr 28, 2013 11:53 AM