Lacy Burke is a RE/Max luxury division realtor with an office in
Santa Monica, California. He has had a very successful career, and says
that giving back to the community has become an important part of what
he does.
“I don’t know why you don’t hear real estate agents talking about social consciousness, but we should be,” he says. Supporting charities is an important part of his business, he explained, and is one of the reasons why he is able to establish and maintain relationships with so many of his clients.
One of the causes he is proudest to be associated with is the Make-a-Wish Foundation. This is the non-profit that grants wishes to children who are struggling with life-threatening illnesses. Since it began more than thirty years ago, the Make-a-Wish Foundation’s Los Angeles chapter has granted more than nine thousand wishes. “Volunteering for the Make-a-Wish Foundation,” says Lacy Burke, “has made me a better person and a better businessman.” It is something that he is proud to tell his clients about.
He says that he hopes his involvement with the Make-a-Wish Foundation can help to improve the public’s perception of real estate agents. “Real estate agents are viewed too much like lawyers or politicians,” he explained. “Seen as being untrustworthy, or just after the commission, but that isn’t true.” A lot of them, himself included, genuinely care about their clients, and are committed to finding them the home of their dreams.
Lacy Burke is also an advocate of pet adoption, and getting the word out about inhumane dog breeders. He is a graduate of California State University at Northridge.
“I don’t know why you don’t hear real estate agents talking about social consciousness, but we should be,” he says. Supporting charities is an important part of his business, he explained, and is one of the reasons why he is able to establish and maintain relationships with so many of his clients.
One of the causes he is proudest to be associated with is the Make-a-Wish Foundation. This is the non-profit that grants wishes to children who are struggling with life-threatening illnesses. Since it began more than thirty years ago, the Make-a-Wish Foundation’s Los Angeles chapter has granted more than nine thousand wishes. “Volunteering for the Make-a-Wish Foundation,” says Lacy Burke, “has made me a better person and a better businessman.” It is something that he is proud to tell his clients about.
He says that he hopes his involvement with the Make-a-Wish Foundation can help to improve the public’s perception of real estate agents. “Real estate agents are viewed too much like lawyers or politicians,” he explained. “Seen as being untrustworthy, or just after the commission, but that isn’t true.” A lot of them, himself included, genuinely care about their clients, and are committed to finding them the home of their dreams.
Lacy Burke is also an advocate of pet adoption, and getting the word out about inhumane dog breeders. He is a graduate of California State University at Northridge.
