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Winston Heverly, GRI, ABR, SFR, CDPE, CIAS, PA (Coldwell Banker Access Realty)

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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

Yes, I was an R.S.V.P. Captain in The Bay Area.

  • Real Estate Volunteer Program.

We would descend on our local "aged & alone" community with hundreds of Realtors & tradesmen; it was a one day event annually and usually covered about 2 dozen homes selected through organizations like senior centers, "Meals on Wheels", etc.

The tradesmen would tackle repairs and we would do things like house cleaning, yard work, just sitting and chatting with the recipient, etc. Their home would be a bee-hive of DIY and cleaning.

They were typically either over 70 years of age and alone or handicapped and alone and would need help with basics. For some, changing a high ceiling light bulb was a blessing.

Nov 06, 2015 10:19 PM
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Gail Gladstone
Gladstone Group & Long Island Business Brokerage - Huntington, NY
Brokering Success

I have worked on several Habitat for Humanity projects. It's a really fulfilling labor of love.

Nov 06, 2015 08:25 PM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Yes, but in reflection, maybe not enough!

Nov 06, 2015 09:42 PM
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Michael Thacker - Re/Max Real Estate Center - Louisville
Re/Max Real Estate Center - The Thacker Group - Louisville, KY
Your best friend who just happens to be a Realtor

Oh yes, many times. I hope to much more often next year too!

I like to give back when I can, and one thing I always have is time to give, which is one thing many not-for-profits need people for, especially during the typical work day.

Nov 06, 2015 09:23 PM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I have not . I have donated to their cause.

Nov 06, 2015 08:29 PM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I have served on a number of industry related boards and commities that funded scholarships. 

Nov 07, 2015 03:35 AM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

the closest to volunteering for a real estate related event was to be appointed to the Franklin Housing Partnership to assist with affordable housing....

Nov 07, 2015 03:09 AM
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Gary Coles (International Referrals)
Venture Realty International - Las Vegas, NV
Latin America Real Estate

Habitat for Humanity and served on a Neighborhood Housing Board of Directors along with a few other projects.

Nov 07, 2015 02:09 AM
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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Yes, on many levels.

From finding property for emergency shelters, to Habitat and serving on revitalization boards.

 

Nov 07, 2015 12:35 AM
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469,510
Dan & Laurie Pittsenbarger Team
Keller Williams Western Realty - Bellingham, WA
Lakeside & Coastal Single Family Homes

Not sure I totally duplicate the intent of the questions (or maybe the intent was to be totally wide open). I have not ever served on an re association board or committee. I have volunteered to non-paying service positions in the office to help other agents and carry out various office sponsered events. Also community service days with the office. And of course I have had a few client relationships that ended up being "volunteer" work.

Nov 06, 2015 11:17 PM
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Winston Heverly I volunteered for a local program that was sponsored by the Association. Our office and many others painted the interior of the house. Others did yard work, etc.

Nov 06, 2015 10:39 PM
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

I have volunteered time at Habitat for Humanity a few times, and sure feels good! 

Nov 06, 2015 10:21 PM
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Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Several years on the local Board of Directors, and a state committee, and worked on Food Drives, Blood Drives, and Fundraisers.  

Dec 10, 2015 07:18 PM
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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

Yes ....I put a Chile cook-off team in a association event we sponsored in Bristol Rhythm and Roots function

It went great and was a lot of fun!

Nov 14, 2015 05:39 AM
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Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho
Sandpoint Realty LLC - Sandpoint, ID
North Idaho Real Estate - 208-255.6227

Keller Williams always has Red Day which is huge.  Our Association of Realtors and MLS always have community give back programs through out the year.  Very rewarding to partake.  Mark

Nov 07, 2015 12:59 PM
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Melissa Jackson REALTOR
Trinity Premier Properties - Azle, TX
Helping You Make The Right Move

I have spent time volunteering with Habitat for Humanity.

Nov 07, 2015 12:50 PM
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Winston Heverly
Coldwell Banker Access Realty - South Macon, GA
GRI, ABR, SFR, CDPE, CIAS, PA

Thanks for an overwelming response to my question of the day. I think this has been the best so far since i started posting questions. One of things I have done pesonally was to participate in a neighborhood clean-up effort. 

Nov 07, 2015 12:13 PM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Winston Heverly came so close at RED DAY of Keller Williams this year!

And other than that, thinking, what would that be, related to real estate requires volunteers....

Nov 07, 2015 12:13 PM
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Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

yes if Habitat for Humanity house building counts.

Nov 07, 2015 12:02 PM
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Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

Yes I was on a committee for our association.

Nov 07, 2015 12:02 PM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Yes I participate in our board project that help with housing, company projects and Habitat for Humanity and even donate to the ReStore.

Nov 07, 2015 11:17 AM
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Sandra Graves
Keller Williams Realty - Folsom, CA
Realtor

Yes, I have in the past. If I have the time, I will always help out.

Nov 07, 2015 11:00 AM
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Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I just finished a year as the president of my local board. I'm still serving the board as director. I'm also representing my region at the state level. I also volunteer with Habitat for Humanity. 

Nov 07, 2015 10:58 AM
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Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

Yes,  I have volunteered to hold an open house for another agent. Also, I have volunteered for the Help-a-house program.

Nov 07, 2015 07:47 AM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Grievance committees and Professional standards panels ten years worth. Great for learning, forgiving your fellow agents and also holding them accountable too. Highly recommended

Nov 07, 2015 07:12 AM
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Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Not enough but I do volunteer some as an affiliate with the WCR. 

Nov 07, 2015 04:57 AM
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

I've done a few things here and there for our association and a Habitat for Humanity project also.

Nov 07, 2015 04:20 AM
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Kathleen Luiten
Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI
Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

We've helped seniors with minor repairs, participated in disaster relief, and worked on improvements at our local school.

Nov 07, 2015 04:18 AM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

I volunteer all the time but when possible I try to keep it out of my business.

 

Nov 07, 2015 01:04 AM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Besides Habitat, we do disaster relief out of our local and state boards like when tornados hit the metro area.

Nov 07, 2015 12:32 AM
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JoAnn Moore
The Mortgage Market of Delaware - Georgetown, DE
Home Loans in Delaware

Have been on the fund raising committee for Habitat for Humanity. I enjoyed it. 

Nov 07, 2015 12:17 AM
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Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

Only on local volunteer projects. I do not want to publicize like other realtors..... 

Nov 06, 2015 11:32 PM
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FN LN
Toronto, ON

I was on a board committee for a few years.

Nov 06, 2015 11:09 PM
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Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

Yes; especially if it is a good cause.

Nov 06, 2015 10:31 PM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Yes - but not recently

Nov 06, 2015 10:30 PM