Realtors ® Care: A Recap of 2023 Realtors® Care Day

BY LISA FANT

Realtors® Care Day, a cherished tradition, offers Realtor® volunteers the chance to uplift communities through various projects like landscaping, repairs, and safety enhancements. This year, the initiative expanded into Realtors® Care Week from Sept. 18 to Sept. 22. Volunteers from seven local boards rolled up their sleeves to beautify residents’ homes and improve local neighborhoods, nearly doubling this year’s participation compared to last year.

Here’s a closer look at the remarkable efforts of each participating board:

Monmouth Ocean Regional Realtors®

On Sept. 19, Monmouth Ocean Regional Realtors® collaborated with Coastal Habitat for Humanity on a house build, sharing heartfelt well wishes inscribed on beams.

NEXUS Association of Realtors®

The NEXUS Realtors® Community Service Committee and Young Professionals Network dedicated Sept. 20 to Realtors® Care Day. Volunteers convened at two properties to plant flowers, mulch, and rake leaves for a senior in Waretown, as well as new homeowners in Camden.

Cumberland County Association of Realtors®

In Millville, a team of 18 volunteers from the Cumberland County Association of Realtors® transformed an elderly resident’s property. Their efforts included lawn cleanup and gardening, lending a helping hand where it was needed most.

North Central Jersey Association of Realtors®

Despite the scorching heat, 25 dedicated volunteers and staff gathered at a West Orange home for a Realtors® Care Day project. Volunteers cleaned the shed, trimmed overgrown weeds, mowed the lawn, planted new flowers, and tackled painting, siding, and deck repairs. The homeowner expressed immense gratitude for their hard work and kindness.

Cape May County Association of Realtors®

The Cape May County Association of Realtors® matched a $1,000 grant from New Jersey Realtors® Housing Opportunity Foundation to complete an upcoming Habitat for Humanity Cape May County project.

CORE Association of Realtors®

Volunteers from CORE Association of Realtors® dedicated their Realtors® Care Day to service at Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore in Hamilton and Manville. Volunteers worked diligently to clean, unload, and assemble donated home goods and materials for local communities.

Greater Bergen Realtors®

The Greater Bergen Realtors® Community Service Committee, in collaboration with New Jersey Realtors® Housing Opportunity Foundation, made a significant impact during their Realtors® Care Day 2023 project. Volunteers undertook exterior and cosmetic repairs for a local Bergenfield homeowner facing health issues. Their work included fresh coats of paint, gutter system repairs, safety modifications, landscaping trims, and a complete yard cleanup.

This year, Realtors® Care Week showcased the profound dedication of Realtor® volunteers and their commitment to making a positive difference. With hammers, nails, and boundless compassion, they revitalized homes and neighborhoods, leaving a lasting mark on communities.

Special thanks go to Coldwell Banker, the Statewide Event Title Sponsor, for their vital support in making this expanded initiative possible. Together, Realtors® across New Jersey are making a difference.