The Charitable Giving of Real Estate is a unique and often overlooked resource in the present real estate market.  Landmark Community Services, Inc., a not-for-profit organization, brings you this valuable COMPLIMENTARY workshop, sponsored by the Florida Real Estate Investors Association. 

The real estate industry may be the “gift that keeps on giving”, offering brokers and consultants opportunities to develop long-term relationships and multiple property donations.  As Baby Boomers age and contemplate the future of their real estate holdings, and as charities seek ways to replace disappearing government support, this area holds future promise for growth. It is estimated that, in the next two decades, more than $16 trillion in real estate will change hands due to the aging of America. Charities should be eyeing a large portion of this asset pool to replace shrinking federal dollars.

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Sherry Watson, founder and CEO of The Power of Grant Money and a nationally recognized grants and funding expert will teach this COMPLIMENTARY workshop, illustrating the opportunities and potential of Charitable Giving of Real Estate. 

Whether you are an individual donor, a charity seeking assistance, a corporation looking for answers, or a Realtor looking for new strategies in this market, the knowledge from this workshop will reveal the power of Charitable Giving of real estate! Real Estate Agents can increase commissions; non-profits can diversify their funding plans growing less dependent on government funding, and donors can reap huge benefits through Charitable Remainder Trusts, Family estate planning and reduction or elimination of taxes.
 

As Real Estate experts, some of your clients may not be aware that the most beneficial way to accomplish their goals may be to add a gifting component to their real estate transaction.  This COMPLIMENTARY training opens creative structuring opportunities for you to use, to the client’s advantage, while increasing you commission income. If you are able to close one additional deal while helping create a donors legacy and benefiting the mission of a not for profit organization this “win - win - win” alone should prove a worthwhile use of your time. Register TODAY !

Charities, donors and estate planning advisors are exploring the whole arena of donations of real estate. You might very well get a competitive edge on other agents by possessing even a limited knowledge of this subject. Or at the very least know whom you might  call with questions and for support services.

What can be donated?

Residential property Vacant land Apartment buildings Condos Commercial Industrial Properties With Mortgages or Liens

The advantages for donating real estate are substantial.  These include -

For Individual Donors:

Avoid Or Diminish Capital Gains Receive a Charitable Tax Deduction Eliminate Selling Problems Simple to Transfer Ownership No Real Estate Fees The potential of Income for life Through An Annuity Philanthropic Goals Are Met

For Non-Profits:

Historically, most non-profits have been unable or unwilling to accommodate gifts of real estate. A large percentage of properties offered as donations are rejected by the Non-Profits because of liability concerns, mortgages or liens, or environmental issues. Non Profits' staffs simply don't have the expertise, or the time to safely handle such donations. Their boards of directors discourage such gifts. The times are changing. Non-Profits need the revenue these Real Estate donations will generate. Advantages include:

 

• Access an Untapped Funding Resource
• One Contact for Donor and Charity (US!)
• Our Experts Guide the Entire Process   
• No Liability for the Non-Profit
• No Costs, Including Insurance, Taxes, Fees

For Corporations:

Corporations are challenged to liquidate properties in a timely manner while meeting governmental guidelines and regulations. Donating property was difficult as the associated legal, financial and organizational issues discouraged most non-profit organizations from accepting these gifts.  New opportunities may provide an exit strategy for corporations who own negative cash flow properties and at the same time create major funding for the charitable world. Why wouldn't your corporation seize this opportunity?  Advantages include:
 

• Costly Unused or Underused Property Can be Eliminated
• May be Able to Deduct Up to 10% of the Corporate Profits
• Excess Contribution Amounts May be Carried Forward for Up to Five Years
• The Donation May be Timed for the Best Advantage
• Excellent Public Relations for the Local Community  

For Realtors:

This is an excellent opportunity for you to bring new opportunities to your client while still earning a commission for your hard work. Advantages Include:
 

o       New strategy to share with clients

o       Quicker way to sell listings

o       extra revenue

o       Good PR in the community

Landmark Community Services, Inc. with the Power of Grant Money team of Charitable Giving Experts is committed to providing the education and guidance throughout the Charitable Giving process -- helping you achieve the highest possible tax position and potential income opportunities.

More information coming - be sure to register soon, as this COMPLIMENTARY workshop will fill up quickly!