Wednesday, April 21, 2010

RE/MAX Alliance Recognized and Inducted Into The Mae B. Boettcher Society.

RE/MAX Alliance, the 3rd largest RE/MAX franchise in the world, is proud to announce being recognized by the Mae B. Boettcher Society as a qualifying donor to The Children’s Hospital Foundation. RE/MAX Alliance has donated nearly $120,000 annually to The Children’s Miracle Network through generous donations from their agents and community events. The Children’s Miracle Network is an international non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds for pediatric hospitals. The pledge of Children’s Miracle Network is that all funds raised benefit the Children’s Hospital in the area. In Denver, the new Children’s Hospital is the beneficiary of the generous donations from RE/MAX Alliance Broker/Owners, agents and employees.

RE/MAX Alliance supports this effort by sponsoring the annual RE/MAX Alliance Children’s Miracle Network Charity Golf Tournament, benefiting the Children’s Miracle Network at The Children’s Hospital. Associates, celebrities and miracle families are invited to participate in this event. The funds raised help support the treatment of all children and the continuing search for some of the most common, yet currently incurable diseases.

The Mae B. Boettcher Society acknowledges donors who have contributed $250,000 to $999,999 throughout their lifetimes to The Children’s Hospital. The Boettcher Society will launch this spring with 164 members including individuals, corporations, foundations, associations and organizations. RE/MAX Alliance representatives will participate June 7, 2010 for an inaugural event recognizing this extraordinary group of philanthropists.

Mae Boettcher’s passion for The Children’s Hospital stemmed from her service on the Children’s Board of Directors from 1951 until 1976. Her involvement led to philanthropic support and influence, including the Boettcher Foundation’s historic $5 million gift to the Imagine the Miracles Campaign for The Children’s Hospital. Mae Boettcher has touched many lives through her philanthropy.

“Through the continued support of our staff, agents, friends and family, we believe we can truly make a difference in the lives of youth in the Rocky Mountain region. And…our children are our future”, stated Chad Ochsner, Broker/Owner. “RE/MAX Alliance cares a great deal about the community and is committed to actively supporting local organizations and causes through fundraising efforts and involvement from its associates. Children’s Miracle Network is near and dear to us, and just one of the many ways we can give back. ”, Ochsner added.

RE/MAX Alliance is proud to be selected as a member of the Mae B. Boettcher Society. For more information, contact Kim Hawkins at kimhawkins@remax.net or at 303-759-6636

For more information on specific offices, sales associates, or career opportunities, contact Kim Hawkins, at 303-759-6636 or via email at kimhawkins@remax.net. Additional information is available online at www.HomesInColorado.com.

A Mobile Solution to Enhance the Home Buying Experience … Property Info via Text at your fingertips!



RE/MAX Alliance has recently begun providing consumer’s access to property information directly on their mobile device with KWKLY (pronounced “quickly”). By texting a specific keyword to a 5-digit number, KWKLY allows consumers carrying a smart phone or regular phone to get property information in the palm of their hand as they drive-by listings.

Homebuyer’s text a unique keyword and universal code that is displayed on properties for sale signs. Once prompted to reply, the homebuyer then simply enters the house number and street name for the property they are interested in. As an added feature, those consumers with a GPS enabled smart phone will have the ability to view a map of the area along with the closest listed properties for sale. All data is provided from the local MLS.

KWKLY offers consumers the flexibility and convenience of timely receiving property information. RE/MAX Alliance believes the use of KWKLY will enhance the home buying experience for consumers throughout the Metro Denver and Northern Colorado area. Just look for the sign!! Text “INFO” to 59559!!!

For more information on specific offices, sales associates, or career opportunities, contact Kim Hawkins, at 303-759-6636 or via email at kimhawkins@remax.net. Additional information is available online at www.HomesInColorado.com.

Ten Associates with RE/MAX Alliance Volunteer Time, Labor at Habitat for Humanity Build in Denver


DENVER – A total of 10 dedicated real estate professionals with RE/MAX Alliance in Denver recently volunteered their time and labor to help Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver on the organization’s newest home building project. The caring group of RE/MAX Alliance agents included Steve Arnold, Douglas Ballou, Tere Cardenas, Dave Dombrowski, Michael Kearns, Karen Moon, Cynthia Parker, Mark Pyms, Mike Valtierra, and Mark Whiting.

These RE/MAX Alliance broker associates worked a full day at Habitat for Humanity’s 24-unit Bails Townhome Community located at 4350 E. Bails Place in Denver. The Bails Townhome Community is an historic green, transit-oriented development that features green building practices that will reduce energy costs for the lifetime of the building. With a transit-oriented focus to build homes near light rail and bus lines, the Bails Townhome Community will save families money and time in transportation. Volunteer and sponsorship opportunities are still available for this Habitat project. For more information, visit www.habitatmetrodenver.org.

“Working on this Habitat for Humanity project was a great experience and we enjoyed meeting people from all walks of life,” said Cynthia Parker, broker associate with RE/MAX Alliance in the company’s Denver office. “We also met the recipient owner of the home we helped build. It was hard work but very rewarding knowing that we are doing a small part to help support affordable housing for those in need. It was also a lot of fun and I can’t wait to help again in the future.”

Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver builds and sells homes to hard-working people in need of decent and affordable housing. The organization is an independent affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, a non-denominational Christian housing ministry and global homebuilding movement.

RE/MAX Alliance is the third largest RE/MAX franchise in the world and the largest independently owned real estate company in Colorado, and the number one RE/MAX office network in the United States. RE/MAX Alliance boasts more than 900 full-time sales associates and staff averaging 15-plus years of experience each and 23 strategically located offices throughout metro Denver and in Northern Colorado. RE/MAX Alliance is a proud participant in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure and committed to the Children’s Miracle Network benefiting The Children’s Hospital.

For more information on specific offices, sales associates, or career opportunities, contact Kim Hawkins, at 303-759-6636 or via email at kimhawkins@remax.net. Additional information is available online at www.HomesInColorado.com.