Community Events
Start The Year Off By Giving Back To Our Communities
January 28th, 2008 Categories: Community Events
When I selected the company I was to hang my license with, I wanted to choose an organization that felt that giving back to the community I worked in was just as important as profitability (well, at least 
close).
Windermere’s commitment to serving the community goes beyond providing buyers and sellers the best in real estate services. Every time a Windermere sales associate sells a home, a portion of the commission goes to the Windermere Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to giving back to local charities. I also provide an additional donation to “Project Talk“, a local organization dedicated to the deaf and hard of hearing children of San Diego County.
“At Windermere, every transaction counts,” said Windermere co-owner Jim Browne. “I’m proud to be part of a company that places such a high value on giving back to the community. And I am even more proud at how our agents embrace the spirit of giving back.”
On top of the money donated from every real estate transaction made through Windermere, my fellow agents participate in numerous events in the community. This past year you could find Escondido agents sitting outside their office on Friday nights working at Cruisin’ Grand, our Friday night classic car extravaganza that draws crowds of 10,000 plus to the downtown area. We also hosted a mobile blood drive, gave mini concerts and hawked hot dogs and water bottles.
As a result of Windermere’s efforts, Browne and Escondido Branch Manager Ron Brownell were able to make a sizeable donation to the local charity Rebuild Escondido, an organization established to assist fire victims in the Escondido area.
Meanwhile, Windermere agents from the Carmel Valley office organized a book drive to help build the library at the new East Ocean Air Elementary School. Realtors Shapar Ostovar, Jean Wilson, Peggy Chomas and Dara Chantarit, who coordinated the book drive, collected nearly 500 books for the school.
Contributions from Windermere agents and the public have allowed Windermere to distribute more than two million dollars annually in recent years. Windermere started 2008 by giving and looks forward to another year of enriching lives in our communities. 
So when you are thinking about who you would like to represent you in buying or selling your next home, choose a Realtor who not only knows the community, but also gives back to the community.
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Sue Johnson Earns Prestigious Seniors Real Estate Specialist Designation
January 9th, 2008 Categories: Community Events, Real Estate News
It is with great pride that your HotOnSanDiego Team Leader Sue Johnson, GRI has earned the prestigious Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) designation and welcomed by the SRES Council. Although this is the newest member of the National Association of REALTORS family of designations, the SRES Council is known to have knowledgeable, passionate memebers that serve consumers in the 55 and older market.
It has been reported that in five years 40% of the U.S. population will be age 55 or older. By earning the SRES designation, Sue has demonstrated an understanding that this demographic has very specialized needs when it comes to purchasing and selling property. The course she completed for this important designation has giver her a formidable baseline to serve the needs of her clients and consumers. The professional staff at the SRES Council understands that there is a need to continually update consumers on issues and topics regarding this market segment. They also understand the need to be an advocate for consumers and a voice within the REALTOR community and beyond.
If you are thinking about buying or selling a home in the future, and you’re a senior consider working with a specialist like Sue and the HotOnSanDiego Team. We’ve gone the extra mile to be able to provide for your special needs as a Senior! You can reach us direct by calling us at 877-571-2289 or email SueJohnson@Windermere.com.
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