FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions From Not for Profits:

How does my organization qualify for your program?
To qualify as a participating Giving House partner organization your organization must demonstrate current 501(c) (3) status and be in good standing with the IRS.

We know a few brokers who we already work with. Can they participate in the program?
Absolutely. We encourage ALL brokers to become part of the GIVING HOUSE project. Our mission is to encourage ALL those in the real estate community to make a true commitment to philanthropy as an active part of their individual business models.

How can we assure our supporters that they are receiving “expert” real estate services through the Giving House program?
GIVING HOUSE understands that your home is your single most important asset, and the agent helping you buy or sell is a crucial ally in the process. We also appreciate the importance of maintaining a roster of exceptional, ethical, and experienced professional agents to take care of you. You’ll be able to review resumes, bios, and testimonials as well as arrange personal interviews with our GIVING HOUSE agents before you choose who you’ll work with.

What can our organization do to foster a successful donation program?
The success of this type of donation program depends largely on helping us create an awareness of the GIVING HOUSE fund raising opportunities with the friends and families of your organization.

· Presence on your website with a description of the GIVING HOUSE
  relationship and benefits
· Web link to www.givinghouse.org
· Outreach to your networks via email, newsletter, or direct mail campaign
· Brochures and/or signage in appropriate places

As part of our partnership with your organization, GIVING HOUSE will also work with you to brainstorm out of the box fund raising opportunities.

Is there any limit to the amount of donations our not for profit can receive through GIVING HOUSE?
No, the donation amount is unlimited.

Questions From Buyers and Sellers:

I’d like to sell my house, and I already have an agent that I’ve been working with for years. I don’t think she’s a GIVING HOUSE agent yet. Can my agent and I still work with this program?
Absolutely. Please ask your agent to e-mail or call us, and we’ll be happy to detail the program for her and how the two of you can be involved in your sale.

My husband and I will be looking for our first home soon. Can GIVING HOUSE help us?
GIVING HOUSE agents are the very same agents you would choose to work with in your search.The only difference is that these agents choose to give back to their communities when they receive their commissions.

Can I donate my home through GIVING HOUSE?
Yes, any type of real estate transaction can be done through the GIVING HOUSE program.