REALTORS® & Residents: Partners in Strengthening Our Communities
As real estate professionals, our role extends beyond transactions—we are entrepreneurs and community partners committed to solving real challenges. Recently, I completed a Planning & Zoning course that reinforced the idea that meaningful change starts by addressing the felt needs of a community.
A quote that stands out to me comes from my mentor, John M. Perkins, in his book Restoring At-Risk Communities:
“Go to the people, live among them, learn from them, love them… Build on what they have.”
This approach is crucial when addressing areas facing economic or social decline. REALTORS® are uniquely positioned as both business owners and advocates for positive change.
The image below highlights a blighted area that could benefit from this kind of collaboration. Imagine if we, as REALTORS® and residents, worked together to bring spaces like this back to life. By understanding local needs and fostering genuine partnerships, we can help build stronger, more resilient communities.
I’d love to hear your thoughts—what role do you believe REALTORS® can play in community development, and how can we better partner with local stakeholders to create lasting improvements?
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Senior Officer at Greenwood Archer Capital
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