Selling property involves a lot of work behind the scenes, including the commitment of sales consultants and the expertise of lawyers, financial advisers and other specialists. Perhaps the most satisfying fact is that Harcourts Four Seasons builds charitable work into every transaction. Since 2008, The Harcourts Foundation has gifted millions of dollars to reduce poverty, enhance learning and education, foster the arts and support closer communities. All costs are met by the company with funding gained by sacrificed salary and “off the top” contributions from sales commissions, and through organised fundraisers. Operating as a 100 per cent charity, The Harcourts Foundation gives every bit of funding directly to the recipients of grants. A volunteer-run structure sees Harcourts employees donating their time and expertise to ensure no management fees, salaries or running costs are taken from the donation account. Harcourts Four Seasons has involved all eight of its Canterbury offices in the programme, which is now in the process of delivering its latest grants. Recently among those to benefit were Fernside School’s Kapa Haka group, students at St Patrick’s School in Kaiapoi, where new bark is being provided for the playground, the North Canterbury branch of Endometriosis New Zealand, and the Lincoln toy library. Harcourts Four Seasons co-owner James Twiss says the charity work has grown from the connection the company’s salespeople have with those in their territories, which, of course, are their homes too. “We love the communities we work in, especially when we're working so much in smaller towns with a strong community feel. It's about giving back to the communities that support us,” James says. The commitment helped Harcourts get voted New Zealand’s most trusted real estate brand for the seventh consecutive year in 2019, according to surveys by Reader’s Digest. Harcourts is now the only real estate brand in the country to achieve the honour since the award’s inception in 2013. Within the group, Harcourts Four Seasons has been leading the way, achieving another in-house “Inspiration” award in May for their work with The Harcourts Foundation. Harcourts has 254 offices around New Zealand contributing to charity, which as well as funding local initiatives also has ongoing partnerships with Plunket and Hospice New Zealand. Details on how to apply for a grant from The Harcourts Foundation can be found online at harcourtsfoundation.org. Grants must be for a specific event, project, item or initiative that is scheduled to occur within four months of a grant being received. For people keen to support the good work, it’s as simple as choosing Harcouts Four Seasons to sell your property. With nearly 100 sales consultants, they have North Canterbury, Christchurch and its surrounds covered. * Harcourts Four Seasons has offices in Hanmer Springs, Kaiapoi, Rangiora, Belfast, The Palms, Hornby, Lincoln and Rolleston. Call them on 0800 789 1011, email [email protected] or visit harcourtsfourseasons.co.nz. Leave a Reply. |
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