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Showing posts with label Donations. Show all posts

Friday, January 19, 2024

Full-Service Realtors – At Your Service for Life

Full-Service REALTORS

While some real estate agents may come and go, others are determined and committed to being full-service REALTORS for life. In the St. Charles County, Missouri area The Boehmer Team is leading by example in what they offer as a full-service real estate team. There are many ways in which our team goes above and beyond simply helping you buy or sell a home. Here are just a few of the ways in which full-service REALTORs can provide added value to your real estate experience and to your life:

 

Availability and Consistency

Often times, primarily with discount brokerages and agents or very large teams, clients feel passed on once the listing agreement is signed. The team leaders often move on securing new business and let existing clients be maintained by a variety of team members. There are often questions about scheduled showings, no-shows, inspection concerns, financing issues that unexpectedly arise, survey concerns, troubleshooting homes that are not selling and more. Your primary agent should be available to assist you and be available for you. Your REALTOR should discuss with you up front as to who and how your concerns will be addressed and they should be an active part of the solutions.

 

Negotiation Experience

A quality REALTOR is extremely valuable in the process of negotiating.  Not only your contract terms but your inspection process and a variety of other things that may come up along the way. Negotiating is a skill that comes with experience and training. Is your REALTOR an experienced negotiator?  Have they earned the RENE Real Estate Negotiation Expert designation?  Both Linda and Kelly hold this designation. Feel free to ask any agent you consider for their history of negotiating expertise. 


Referrals to Contractors

Referrals to Contractors

Whether you're looking to do some minor repairs or a major renovation, a good contractor can be hard to find. As a full-service REALTOR, we have relationships with a variety of contractors in our area and can help connect you with someone who can get the job done right.

 

Referrals to Insurance Agents

Homeowners insurance is an important part of protecting your investment, but finding the right policy can be overwhelming. We can help connect you with a reputable insurance agent who can provide guidance on the best coverage options for your needs.

 

Storage, recycling and disposal information

Storage, Recycling and Disposal Information

In homes there is often lots of “stuff” from furniture to bedding, clothes and shoes, dishes and cookware, toys and electronics, old flags, and of course clutter and trash. There are different ways to store, donate, recycle or dispose of all this stuff. The Boehmer Team offers information on local establishments where items can be stored, recycled, donated or disposed of. 

 

Documents Related to Tax Time

When it comes time to file your taxes, having the right documents in hand can save you time and headache. As your full-service REALTOR, we can provide you with all of the necessary paperwork related to your home sale or purchase, making tax time a breeze.


Evaluations on Home Improvements

Evaluations on Home Improvements

If you're considering making improvements to your home, it's important to know how much value those improvements are likely to add. We can provide you with an evaluation of how much equity a particular improvement (such as a kitchen remodel or bathroom renovation) is likely to add to your home's value, helping you make informed decisions about where to invest your money.

 

Annual Home Equity Review

Just as you might meet with a financial planner to review your investment portfolio; we can also offer an Annual Home Equity Review. This is an opportunity to sit down and review your current home value, as well as any changes or improvements you've made over the past year. We can also discuss your long-term real estate goals and provide guidance on how to achieve them.

 

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By working with a full-service REALTOR, you're not just getting help with buying or selling a home - you're gaining access to a wealth of knowledge and expertise that can help you make informed decisions about your real estate investments. And with our network of trusted contractors, insurance agents, and other professionals, you can rest assured that you're in good hands with The Boehmer Team every step of the way. Contact us if we can provide full-service REALTOR benefits to you.

 

Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Year-End Giving for Altruism, Gifts, and Taxes

Year-End Giving for Altruism, Gifts, and Taxes

Year-end giving usually refers to the time between Giving Tuesday in the end of November and New Year’s Eve at the end of December. This narrow time frame has a big impact, as it’s when charitable organizations often raise the most compared to other times of year. 

 

Charitable giving during the holiday season is essential for not-for-profits because it is the time of year when they receive most of the donations that make their services possible.

 

According to DonorBox.org:  “Approximately 31% of all annual giving occurs in December and approximately 12% of all annual giving occurs in the last three days of December. 28% of nonprofits report raising between 26% – 50% of their annual funds at year’s end.”

 

Reasons for End-of-Year Giving

There are so many positive reasons to donate to charitable organizations at year’s end that benefit the charity, you, and your friends.

  • Holiday Spirit
  • Gifts for Those Who Have Everything and Love a Particular Charity
  • Feeling Good About Supporting a Worthy Cause 
  • Increase in Life Satisfaction
  • Financial Incentives via Tax Breaks

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Did you know that 50% of U.S. households give annually, and 81% of more affluent households give? (According to CCS Fundraising's Philanthropic Landscape Report) Keep these stats in mind the next time you’re feeling down about the world. We don’t see all the good individual acts of giving that happen every single day.

 

Suggested National and Local Charities: 

For The Boehmer Team, a top real estate team in St. Charles County, Missouri, end-of-year giving is a tradition. Some of our favorite local and national charities include:

 

Sunshine Kids: A national organization that has benefited St. Louis and St. Charles County area children recovering from or in treatment for cancer through trips and events where they can interact with children in similar situations.

 

Serve St. Charles: An organization that serves St. Charles families via a Christmas store, their Neighbor Helping Neighbor program and their Serve North County Food Pantry.

The Boehmer Team working with Serve St. Charles
The Boehmer Team working with Serve St. Charles.

 

St. Charles Lions Club (The First Capitol Lions): This is our local chapter of Lions Club International, the largest non-profit service organization in the world. Their motto is, "We Serve".  They are always working on projects to help the community.

 

Five Acres Animal Shelter: A no-kill animal shelter in St. Charles County with a mission to end pet homelessness, promote responsible pet ownership, and advocate for animal welfare

 

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Is there a charity that you are passionate about? Leave a link to the charity in the comments section. Is there a real estate question you have, or are you ready to buy or sell a home in the St. Louis or St. Charles County area? Contact The Boehmer Team!

 

 

Thursday, December 20, 2018

Great Charities For Year-End Donations


Great Charities For Year-End Donations

Year’s end is a time with a lot of charitable giving. Whether it is the Christmas spirit or making final tax-deductible donations, charities often experience an uptick in donations at the end of the year. The Boehmer Team supports numerous charities and foundations throughout the year, including some right here in St. Charles County. So if you are making plans to give a year-end charitable donation, consider one of these fine organizations.

 
First Capitol Lions Club

First Capitol Lions Club

First Capitol Lions Club is a local branch of the largest service organization in the world, Lions Club International. Club members identify community needs and organize to offer assistance where help is needed. Club Lions are actively involved in: collecting eyeglasses to recycle, supporting sight-saving surgeries, vision screenings for local people in need, and providing treatment to those at risk of losing their vision. In addition the Lions Affordable Hearing Aid Project (AHAP) enables Lions to provide high-quality low cost hearing aids to individuals who would otherwise not be able to afford them. We support The Lions Club mission and think they are a great consideration for your year-end donations.

Missouri School for the Blind

Missouri School for the Blind

This fine organization offers educational and outreach services for legally blind Missouri children from birth through age 21 and their families free of charge.
Missouri School for the Blind concentrate services on two areas – schools for the blind from kindergarten through grade 12 school in St. Louis, Missouri, and outreach services offered throughout the state. MSB’s school is free of charge and open to all legally blind Missouri children ages five through 21. But they need our support to continue to offer great services to children and families. We’ve been supporters for years and know they make a great option for year-end donations.

Hunt For Justice

Hunt For Justice

Hunt for Justice is a charity based out of St. Charles, Missouri. Their mission is to support police officers throughout the nation that have experienced hardship as a result of accidents while on duty. They rely solely on donations as their directors and volunteers do not accept a salary. We’ve been fortunate to help them assist officers in St. Charles County that are still dealing with traumatic job-related injuries. We think they are a great organization.

The Sunshine Kids

Sunshine Kids

Sunshine Kids is an organization that adds quality of life to children with cancer by providing positive group activities where children can bond with and get support from other kids also fighting cancer. While they are based out of Houston, Texas, Sunshine Kids supports children nationally, including kids right here in the St. Louis area. For each home The Boehmer Team lists, a donation is made to Sunshine Kids.  Our support for this organization has never waivered and we think they are an excellent choice for year-end donations.

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

The mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is to “advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment.” At St. Jude no child is denied treatment based on race, religion or a family's ability to pay. We’ve been fortunate to get involved in organizing for St. Jude via the yearly St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway event. We’ve worked with the homebuilder to promote this event and have donated prizes, including a trip to Dream Riviera Cancun to help raise funds for the yearly event. If you are thinking of making year-end donations, consider St. Jude.

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The Boehmer Team is grateful to be able to offer time and funds to assist these amazing charities. These organizations contribute to the caring communities we serve every day. Please consider one of the awesome organizations for your year-end charitable giving. And if you are considering buying or selling a home in the St. Louis area, contact The Boehmer Team for assistance.