Volunteering in Leadership to Propel Business
Real estate pros can grow their business, network, and skills by taking on leadership roles and engaging more deeply in the industry.
NEW YORK — As a real estate professional, volunteering for a leadership role may raise concerns about time commitments and stress. However, volunteering can improve your business, expand your professional networks and lead to personal growth.
Volunteerism allows agents to become part of the conversation in the community through greater engagement than just attending industry events. The connections made through the volunteer process ensures network growth and can sharpen business and leadership skills.
Volunteering also ensure that real estate agents have more opportunities to lead meetings, make strategic decisions and handle challenges that sharpen problem-solving, negotiation and communication skills. Other real estate professionals will see the agent in a leadership role, noting their investment and ensuring that they are seen as a trusted, knowledgeable and reliable resource. Another added bonus could be more referrals from the stronger network relationships.
Mentoring and contributing to the growth and direction of the real estate industry, along with other volunteer efforts, can also foster personal fulfillment and development.
Source: South Florida Agent (04/07/25) Terchek, Natalie
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