Volunteering is a big part of being a Realtor. We are integrated into the community and have a vested interest in its well being. As a Realtor you're at the center of the community you know every house and every condo on every street in every corner of town and you truly care.
The Realtor's Association of Maui has a program called Wishing Well. This year in this market Realtors, title companies, lenders and other local businesses have raised and donated over $250,000. That translated directly into lunches for kids, desks, books and now, volunteers are painting the dorms at the local high school, Lahainaluna.
That's where we found out that volunteering can also be hazardous. Barbara, my wife and partner, volunteered along with several other realtors lead by Siu Whitehead. I was planning to get to the site later because I had to go into the office to handle an offer.
A couple of hours later Barb calls asking me to bring some Tylenol because she fell off a chair and twisted her ankle. I should point out here that a chair is not an OSHA approved device for painting. When I got there she was complaining of pain in her wrist and elbow as well, but she was sure she was fine.
Fast forward a few hours. The x-rays didn't conclusively show any broken bones. However, her arm is in a sling, she has splints on both wrists and a walking boot and she will see an orthopedist later this week. I spent the rest of the day applying ice once and hour on the hour.
Next week, if there is still painting to be done, I'll be there.
If you can't give time, give money. If you can't give money, give time. Give both if you can.
Click here to learn more about the Maui Wishing Well.
Click here to learn more about the Walk Across America to raise awareness and resources for educational equality in America.
And remember, a chair is not an OSHA approved paint device. Maybe someone else can loan us some more ladders.
Lee and the Aloha Potts Team at Keller Williams are experts in luxury and investment properties, 1031 exchanges including condominiums, homes and fractionals in Lahaina, Kaanapali, Kapalua and Napili.
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great Post,
I was helping as well at the Maui Wishing well . Thank God , noting happend ,
My advise is : Have a Privat Disability Insurance . If you are healthy and in good condition, you might get it pretty cheap ,
Should ever something happen that causes you to be longer disabled ,,,, you can claim after 3 month of disability .
Many Realtor or Doctors , have this kind of protection plan.
Thanks for the advice, George. I've been thinking about long term insurance, this might be what I need to research it a bit more. Any recommended insurance companies?
We've got plenty more painting to do. Maybe I'll see you out there.