The relationships we build within the communities where we do business are among the most important, rewarding aspects of careers in real estate. An engaged, active community makes it easier to sell homes, and as agents we contribute by attracting new, long-term residents to help those communities keep growing. Many agents also choose to go above and beyond, partnering with charitable efforts close to their heart to make a positive difference where it matters most. Real estate philanthropy is alive and well, and giving back can also be very good for your real estate business.

Giving Back to Your Community

Real estate philanthropy is unique because it has both tangible and intangible benefits. There is no way to put a price on the feeling that comes from supporting a cause you care about, but there are also many direct benefits to giving back. When you make the effort to support charitable causes, your community is more likely to support your real estate business.

• A Member of the Community – As a real estate agent, it's a good idea to involve yourself with the community in any way you can. Involvement can mean sponsoring an event, volunteering your time, or making it a point to attend popular community gatherings. Philanthropy is a natural extension of those efforts to be a member of the community, and it's a great way to build a positive reputation.
• Millennial Marketing – One of the interesting things about the Millennial generation is that they love to give back, but prefer to do so in non-traditional ways. Another interesting thing about Millennials? Many are reaching the age when they start seriously hitting the real estate market for the first time. Finding unique ways to give back is a great way to connect with this huge, growing group of potential homebuyers.
• Referrals and Networking – Charity brings people together, and other community members are sure to be supporting some of the same causes that you do. So when your name appears on a list of donors or sponsors, you can be sure that others are taking notice. The same goes for attending any public event or celebration. Philanthropy is an excellent way to network, and any referrals you receive are likely to be strong because they come from a basis of mutual respect.
  
  

Homesale Realty Supports the Sunshine Kids and Other Great Charities

When you join BHHS Homesale Realty, you're really joining a like-minded team of real estate agents–-no matter which Homesale Realty office you call home. We are proud to support the Sunshine Kids Organization, which is dedicated to providing support for children with cancer. Homesale Realty's agents join together to support Sunshine Kids in order to make a positive difference.

Many individual local BHHS Homesale Realty offices also support a variety other philanthropic organizations, including the Salvation Army, Schreiber Pediatric, blood drives from the International Red Cross and Habitat for Humanity projects. Philanthropy is a big part of what we do at Homesale Realty, and we wouldn't have it any other way.

When you're ready to join a real estate organization that cares as much about its team members as it does the community, our doors at Homesale Realty are open to you. Apply now for positions with BHHS Homesale Realty, and learn first-hand why giving back is also great for business.