When I was first interviewing brokers I met a wonderful agent with a small company who mentioned that she gave a portion of every commission to charity. Even though I eventually affiliated with a different company I really liked her idea. I decided I would start doing it with my first transaction. I decided that I would give $150 to charity with every closing (more for higher priced listings). As I get more and more business my plan is to increase the amount. I give my buyers (or sellers) a sheet explaining the charity donations, $50 automatically goes to my favorite charity (www.angiemhoutzmemorialfund.com). The remaining $100 can be donated to up to three additional charities. It can be charities of their choosing and I include a list of my favorite charities as well (which include the MS Society, Jamaican Women of Washington, and several others). The response has been overwhelming positive. In one instance the buyers asked that all the money go to my favorite charity.
I was wondering if other people do similar things or if you have other ideas that seem to work well to incorporate charity donations into your business.
Dr. Stacey-Ann Baugh
Long & Foster Real Estate
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I do this. I do $100 per listing, donated to the charity of my seller's choice. If they do not choose one, I donate it to the Autism Society, Kansas Humane Shelter, or March of Dimes in their honor. Most of mine have their own personal ones and love the chance to help out without pulling more out of their pocket! It's been a real winner here and I feel good being able to help out at least financially when I don't have the time I'd like to have for volunteering.
I hope you keep doing it! your sellers will keep loving it!
What a wonderful idea. Good for you.
All the best
That is a fabulous idea. By keeping the income flowing outwards freely you are ensuring it will keep returning to you as well. That's wonderful.
Very nice post. Best wishes and keep sharing.