More than a donation: This team bet big on charitable partnerships

Broker Julie Busby shares the how and why of her brand’s partnership with the Greater Chicago Food Depository and the impact it has had on agents, clients and the community. Continue reading

This little-known niche helps charities (and agents) get paid

Help your favorite non-profit unlock charitable gifts of real estate while you earn a full commission as well. Trainer and author Bernice Ross talks to Cami Baker about this little-understood marketing strategy. Continue reading

Realtor associations gave nearly 21% more to charity in 2021

An NAR report highlights donations and volunteer hours to community nonprofits and Realtor associations. In 2021, Realtor associations donated a median of $12,070 to community nonprofits. Continue reading

Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife, MacKenzie Scott, donates mansions to charity

MacKenzie Scott, a novelist, received sole ownership of the two homes following her divorce from Bezos in 2019 after 25 years of marriage. The donation was announced by the California Community Foundation . Continue reading

WATCH: New strategies to leverage local brand presence to your advantage

At ICLV, moderator Wendy Forsythe interviewed broker-owners Nancy Almodovar, NAN & Co. Properties and Ian Hoover of Deacon & Hoover Real Estate about how they leverage their brands locally while maintaining strong engagement from their client… Continue reading

Airbnb has helped house more than 10K Afghan refugees since August

The program to house Afghan refugees for free or at a reduced cost was announced back in August and has met more than half its goal of housing 20,000 refugees. Continue reading

Make extra cash last year? 5 ways to wisely invest it

Many real estate professionals had their best year ever in 2020. Wisely investing these extra dollars is of the utmost importance as we continue to navigate this unprecedented time. Here are a few ways to capitalize on any extra income earned last year. Continue reading

How this franchise is growing its business by planting trees

Realty ONE Group is planting one tree for every closed transaction. We talked to founder and CEO Kuba Jewgieniew to find out how the company is supporting its agents while furthering its commitment to the environment. Continue reading

DC-area brokerage partners with local restaurants to feed communities in need

Silver Spring Cares, a nonprofit started by the Go Brent team outside of DC, has raised nearly $60K to purchase meals from restaurants and provide them to community members in need. Continue reading