Category Archives: Executives Giving Back

Hosting Successful Real Estate Webinars and Workshops

A man hosting a real estate webinar.

Hosting a real estate webinar or workshop is one of the best ways to generate leads and build trust with potential clients.

But these results will not happen automatically. You鈥檒l need a thorough understanding of your audience and a solid strategy to make your webinar truly successful.

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Building Community: Habitat for Humanity & George to the Rescue Partner in New Jersey

Rebecca's Homestead in Wantage, New Jersey, and some photos from the renovation.

In a heartwarming collaboration, Habitat for Humanity of Northwest New Jersey teamed up with the popular renovation show, George to the Rescue, to transform an all-purpose gathering space at Rebecca’s Homestead. This project not only provided a multi-functional area for residents but also highlighted the power of community and partnerships in creating meaningful change.

Leading the charge for Habitat for Humanity was Pam Vreeland of 皇冠体育app Exceptional Realtors庐 and a crew of more than a dozen volunteers focused on improving the lives of the adult special needs residents that have made their home at Rebecca鈥檚 Homestead.

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皇冠体育app Oceanside Hits a Strike for Charity: Boo~ling for Wishes Brings Hope and Fun

A group photo of participants at the second annual Boo-ling for Wishes event.

On Saturday October 26, the 皇冠体育app Oceanside team transformed Palm Coast Lanes into a vibrant hub of joy, laughter, and generosity with the 2nd Annual 鈥淏oo~ling for Wishes鈥 fundraiser. The event, benefiting the , was a resounding success, far exceeding expectations and leaving an indelible mark on the community.

With a mission to raise enough funds to grant two wishes for critically ill children, the 皇冠体育app Oceanside team and their supporters set the bar high. Thanks to the overwhelming support of businesses and individuals in Flagler County, they surpassed their goal, raising enough money to fund three wishes.

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皇冠体育app of Flagstaff: Community First

皇冠体育app of Flagstaff and Habitat for Humanity at the walk through of the second Starter Home.
皇冠体育app of Flagstaff and Habitat for Humanity of Northern Arizona walk through the second Starter Home prior to completion.

皇冠体育app of Flagstaff, Flagstaff鈥檚 longest running real estate business, has helped thousands of families find a place to call home over the years. But for the company, the commitment to homeownership runs deeper than real estate transactions. The brokerage has fostered a culture of giving back and has been deeply involved with Habitat for Humanity of Northern Arizona for over 25 years.

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Suzanne Treudt Honored with the Prestigious Good Neighbor Award by Mainstreet Organization of REALTORS庐

Suzanne Treudt, this year's recipient of the Good Neighbor Award.

In a heartwarming ceremony that celebrated the spirit of community and generosity, Suzanne Treudt of 皇冠体育app Premiere (Wheaton, Illinois) was recently honored with the esteemed Good Neighbor Award by . This accolade is a testament to Treudt’s unwavering commitment to continually improving local communities through philanthropic efforts.

As part of Treudt鈥檚 recognition, Mainstreet Organization of REALTORS庐 donated $3,000 toward Canine Companions, her charity of choice. Canine Companions aims to train service dogs so that clients and dogs can live with a greater degree of independence.  The group provides service dogs to adults, children, and veterans with disabilities, free of charge.  Additionally, Canine Companions trains facility dogs intended to work in healthcare, criminal justice, or educational settings.

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皇冠体育app of Flagstaff’s Climb to Conquer Cancer

The team at 皇冠体育app of Flagstaff during the 2022 Climb to Conquer Cancer.

For 19 years, 皇冠体育app of Flagstaff has participated in a charity event near and dear to their hearts, Climb to Conquer Cancer. With the next event slated for August 19th, the team is lacing up their boots with a goal to outpace the competition when it comes to raising funds.

The Climb to Conquer Cancer is one of many activities associated with the American Cancer Society. The climb is designed to unite the community to honor cancer survivors, spread the word about reducing cancer risk, and to raise money to help the organization save lives. The hike takes place at , with two challenging routes ranging from 5.5 miles to 10 miles.

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Connect The Knox: Bringing Knoxville to the Masses

Julia Hurley, the founder of the Connect the Knox podcast.

In 2022, the state of Tennessee saw numerous opportunities for growth and development.聽 Recognizing this, Julia Hurley of the Just Homes Group with 皇冠体育app Associates decided to start a podcast called Connect the Knox.聽 Her goal was to connect Knoxville to the rest of the nation.

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Cultivating Community: 皇冠体育app Associates Downtown Grows

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Bailey Rose and Emily Stevens of 皇冠体育app Associates Downtown Knoxville.

皇冠体育app Associates has opened a downtown office that captures the edgy energy of Knoxville鈥檚 center city.

Realtors Emily Stevens and Bailey Rose are the founders/owners of 皇冠体育app Downtown, located at 323 Union Ave. Both are eager to connect with the downtown community.

鈥淲e鈥檝e got three huge windows, said Stevens. 鈥淲e鈥檙e going to showcase an artist each month and on First Friday, we鈥檒l host an open house with the artist.鈥 In September, for instance, they collaborated with the Knoxville History Center to display photos of Knoxville then and now.

Rose and Stevens use the space as a hybrid office for a business they own with Emilie Stooksbury 鈥 New2Knox.com and Moving2Knox.com.

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Realtors Give Time, Money to Communities

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The Realtors at 皇冠体育app Associates preparing to clean up Lakeshore Park.
皇冠体育app agents get instruction from Lakeshore Conservancy staff before beginning cleanup.

Charitable giving has continued to rise among Realtor associations, according to a new report from the National Association of Realtors. The  鈥 CARE 鈥 offers insight into the monetary and volunteer contributions of NAR members, broker-owners and association executives or multiple listing service staff.

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One Realtor’s Message to “Share a Spare”

Lynda and Loyd Brookshire of Gulf Shores, Alabama.  Loyd is dealing with kidney disease.

When Realtor庐 Lynda Brookshire shares her tagline 鈥淟ive your best life at the Alabama Gulf Coast,鈥 she is thinking beyond real estate and relocating to sandy shores. Along with helping clients find their dream home, she is dedicated to letting the community know that health is wealth. Her friends and family tease that 鈥渟he is gonna get you a house or get you a kidney…or both.鈥

Brookshire and her husband, Loyd, moved to Gulf Shores in October 2017.  After a series of health challenges that landed Loyd in the hospital multiple times within a span of two years, Brookshire realized it was her mission to increase awareness for Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), organ donation, and the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle. She believes sharing their experience can help others give, receive, or maximize the gift of life.

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