Did you know that Keller Williams was voted one of the top three big businesses to work for in Massachusetts?  The Boston Globe recently invited 1,076 employers to participate in its Fourth Annual Top Places to Work, with 237 organizations completing the process. Over 121,000 employees were surveyed, and asked to grade their companies’ performance based on a variety of factors and KWRI came in at #3!

What do I appreciate most about working for Keller Williams?  For the sake of this blog, I’ll try to keep it short (ish). First and foremost, Keller Williams is devoted to giving back, and extending a helping hand in any way we can. That includes our associate-funded program, “KW Cares”,  a public charity that was created to support Keller Williams Realty agents and their immediate families when serious illness, natural disasters, or financial difficulties occur. Along with many other agents in our Market Center, I donate a portion of my commission from each listing I sell to KW Cares.  Not only does our Market Center often lead the region in contributions, but our social liaison lets us know when there is an acute need, such as a broker passing away in our region or losses from the late-summer hurricanes.

Another example of our dedication to giving back is Red Day, an annual nation-wide event that highlights our year-round commitment to bettering the communities in which we work. With shovels and rakes in hand,  my office puts on their best landscaping attire and chooses a spot to beautify.  This past summer, we planted tons of impatiens and other annuals around a senior housing development in the South End. It was terrific fun to dig in the dirt with my colleagues and to see how quickly the place spruced up!

On a more personal level, stopping by my office in Copley Square is always a treat.  Whether I’m there to attend one of the many excellent seminars offered by KW or outside professionals, or just to pick up a check, I’m warmly received, congratulated on a recent “under agreement” or Facebook post.  Our team leader, Aaron Lippert, broker liaison Debbie Bradlee and Melissa, Director of First Impressions, always make themselves available to help sort out the myriad situations that can arise in the process of selling real estate.

KWRI’s commitment to its people is also evident in the beauty of our offices.  They’re designed not only to make our clients feel welcome and secure in our level of professionalism; they’re planned to maximize our productivity by providing public and private spaces, all cleanly laid out and illuminated, either by discreet lighting or plenty of sunshine.  Our newest office, just opened on Beacon Hill, is in a beautiful brownstone on Charles Street, two blocks from the Public Garden and Boston Common.  And the last thing I’ll crow about today:  when our fearless leaders plan a party, it’s always an elegant and opulent affair.  I’m looking forward to tonight’s holiday celebration at DaVinci in the South End –  elegant buffet dinner for all KW folks and their guests. (We’re welcome to invite as many guests as we’d like — a great recruiting tool!)

Not everyone can say they feel appreciated and valued in the workplace, especially during these challenging economic times.  As your Roslindale and Jamaica Plain specialist, I’m pleased to say that I do.  Enriching the lives of its agents is one of the basic tenets of the KWRI mission and the Boston-Metro market center truly lives up to this promise.

Now that you know something about the team that’s backing me up, I hope you’ll have even greater confidence in choosing me to help you find your next home in Roslindale,  Jamaica Plain, or any other neighborhood of Boston.  Check out my featured listings.  And if  you’re looking for tips about buying or selling, stay in touch with my blog or feel free to contact me directly. I’d love to hear from you!

Linda Burnett

Jamaica Plain/Roslindale Real Estate Maven
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