How many of our Realtors actually give back to their communities? Some of us enjoy reaping the benefits of placing families in areas that we are not commited to helping. We could volunteer our time or money to organizations in need and change the negative outlook that some people have about Realtors.
Through casual conversations with the general public, I have found that they would conduct even more business with Realtors that do something nice for the communities in which they service.Sometimes we are perceived as greedy and deceiving, thanks to the unworthy Realtors that have done unhonest things. Purchasing uniforms for the local softball team or conducting a clothing drive for the homeless or even creating a community garden where children could plant flowers etc. So why is it that we are not as active as we could be? This does not apply to Realtors that are active and go above and beyond community service. I commend you for your efforts and am glad to see that people still care.
Help revitalize our professional designations and gain a new respect from our community. I know this is a great commitment to ask, but once you begin your involvment you will want to do more. No matter how different the community- there is something we could share to improve it.
Just so you know: I am a community service member for the Eastern Bergen County Board of Realtors
Donate a portion of my sales commission from every sale to the Childrens Miralcle Network
Coordinate monthly food drives for the Center For Food Action
Conduct clothing and coat drives throughout the year for the needy
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