Volunteering in Memphis - How and Where to Make a Difference

Do you know how to get fulfillment?

Fulfillment happens when you do something for someone else.

Volunteering in the Memphis area is a great way to give back to others and live a more fulfilling and purposeful life.

Benefits of volunteering in Memphis include: 

•  Learn something new & Improve Skills 

Stepping outside our comfort zone and exploring other interests keeps things exciting and we may even find new talents. If you're considering switching fields or just not sure what you want to do when you grow up, volunteer and test it out! Whether you're trying something new or not, you'll gain knowledge learn from others. 

•  Meet new people and make new friends 

Working together with others to achieve a common goal is very rewarding. It is a simple way to meet others who share similar interests as you.

• Encourages personal growth and promotes health

Studies have shown that giving back to others promotes your mental and physical health 

• Make a Difference! 

You'll improve the world around you. You're a huge asset to your community. Whether you are cleaning up parks, tutoring students, or walking adoptable dogs at your local animal shelter, you're making a difference in the lives of others. 

So, you've decided to volunteer in Memphis. Now what? 

There are volunteer opportunities for everyone in the Memphis Area in all different fields! 

Memphis Area Animal Shelters and Rescue Groups: 

Collierville Animal Shelter

Collierville Animal Shelter is located in the Southeast corner of Collierville, Tennessee in Shelby County. Volunteer positions at The Collierville Animal Shelter include walking dogs, spending time with cats, answering phones, greeting people, participating in the off-site adoption events, and more! 

Streetdog Foundation

Streetdog Foundation is a foster based rescue group. If you're in or around the Downtown Memphis Area, check them out! 

Hospitals

The Memphis Area is a major medical center that offers several opportunities to volunteer. Some places to start volunteering in Memphis in the medical field: 

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

There really is no place like St. Jude. St. Jude is the leader in treating children with cancer and developing new and improved treatments which they share openly. The cost to run St. Jude is almost 2 million dollars A DAY which comes primarily from private donations. St. Jude is a very special place and having several close friends who have walked through the doors, it is near and dear to my heart. Whether you'd like to volunteer on an on-going basis or short term, there are many opportunities to volunteer in Memphis. 

Memphis Youth 

Family Exchange Center - CASA - Court Appointed Special Advocates 

Become an advocate for abused and neglected children in the Juvenile Court system.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Memphis 

Make an impact in a child's life and help them realize the potential they have. Aspire to inspire. 

Those are just a few out of hundreds of opportunities to volunteer in Memphis. 

Not in the Memphis Area? Keller Williams can help! Contact me! 

Each year, Keller Williams agents across the United States dedicate a day to volunteering and giving back to their local communities. RED Day (Renew Energize and Donate) this year is May 8th. With over 90,000 agents just in the United States, chances are there is a Keller Williams near you! Keller Williams associates all over the US and Canada help out in the community - projects are chosen by each individual location based on each community's local need. 

So whether you'll be cleaning up a park or hosting an animal adoption event, teaming up with your local Keller Williams and participating in RED day is just one of the many ways to begin creating a life of fulfillment! 

For more information on RED Day or volunteering in the Memphis Area, contact Allison Pierce with Keller Williams Realty by calling 901-489-1840 or emailing AllisonPierce@KW.com 

A Twenty Something Memphis Real Estate Agent Allison Pierce Aspires to Change The World

Allison Pierce with Keller Williams Realty encourages others to aspire to inspire and join the movement by visiting iBuySellGiveMemphis.com and downloading the Keller Williams Realty home search app.

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ALLISON PIERCE ASPIRING TO INSPIRE

Jan. 6, 2014 - MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Allison Piece is a "twenty something" licensed real estate agent in Memphis, Tennessee who is aspiring to inspire others. Pierce is currently building a real estate business that will fund the transformation of lives through personal growth and animal companionship. When Allison is not guiding her clients through real estate transactions, she spends her time volunteering, educating herself in leadership, and brainstorming projects that have the potential to change the world.

Allison Pierce's newest idea revolves around future leaders and young entrepreneurs. 

"I believe changing the world is possible and it begins by cultivating the talent of young minds, aspiring entrepreneurs. and future leaders. Leaders inspire action. Creating an environment that provides the necessary resources to think outside the box and challenge everyday norms will allow opportunities for others to go after whatever it is that they are passionate about " 

"Passion makes all the difference and ideas are meant to be exchanged. If you get like minded, high level thinkers together in an environment that accepts failure, promotes resilience, and encourages everyone to challenge the status quo, something very interesting will happen," states Allison Pierce.

While Keller Williams Realty is offering $50,000 to one person who downloads the app and enters to win by March 31, Pierce is competing in a separate contest. The Keller Williams Realty agent with the most downloads will be awarded $20,000. Allison Pierce intends to win and already has big plans for the money.

Pierce intends to put the money towards developing and implementing a program that will provide essential resources for young people with brilliant ideas."Its all about knowing you can make a difference and sometimes, all it takes is for someone to look you in your eyes and say, "I believe in you'. With the help of others, I intend to develop an environment that will promote education, leadership, and funding for others with great ideas that could very well solve some of the world's biggest problems. Its the Aspire to Inspire movement - My vision is for this to expand and multiply, like the pay it forward concept," states Pierce.

To join the movement visit iBuySellGiveMemphis.com on any mobile device and download the Keller Williams Realty real estate search app. Enter or copy and paste Allison Pierce's agent code: kw2j7o3cx once you have downloaded the app.

In 2013, Pierce donated a percentage of each commission to charity, This year, Allison Pierce intends to donate a percentage of each commission to begin funding the project and bring it to life. For more information on how you can help, contact Allison Pierce either directly through her app or emailing AllisonSellsMemphis@gmail.com

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Collierville Resident Cindy Ward shows an Overall Increase in Multi-Year Trends

Allison Pierce, real estate agent with Keller Williams Realty is proud to announce the success of Keller Williams Memphis East due to the hard work of Memphis Area real estate agents and team leader Cindy Ward. 

Collierville resident Cindy Ward is the CEO and Team Leader of Keller Williams Realty Memphis East. Ward's research showed an overall increase in multi-year trends. 

Contracts written have increased an astonishing 112% year to date. Listings sold have increased 107% year to date and closed sales volume has increased 75% year to date. 

Cindy Ward expects 2014 to show even higher gains and looks forward to another successful year. 

"Cindy Ward is an amazing leader and the multi-year trends are a direct reflection of her skills in business consulting and her passion to see others succeed," states Allison Pierce, real estate professional with Keller Williams Realty. "Cindy Ward has a unique ability to help real estate professionals run a successful business and maximize each and every opportunity." 

Cindy Ward has exhibited extraordinary leadership throughout her entire real estate career. Cindy Ward entered the real estate industry in 2007. Ward was named Rookie of the Year in the Mid States Region out of 5 states and earned her way into the distinguished 100% Club for the years following. She has consistently redefined what’s possible, while opening countless doors to real estate professionals for wealth building. After joining Keller Williams and becoming the team leader of market centers in three different regions, Ward increased the real estate offices' annual closed volume sales, agent count, and per agent productivity by more than 1200% combined. Ward currently serves as the team leader of The Keller Williams Memphis East office in Germantown, Tennessee.

For more information on the Memphis Area real estate market or to find out more about Keller Williams Realty, contact Allison Pierce by calling 9014891840 or 9012215100.

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Collierville Home For Sale $375,000 10471 Shea Woods Dr in Collierville TN 38017

10471 SHEA WOODS DR

Allison Pierce presents home for sale on Shea Woods Drive in Collierville, Tennessee. 

10471 Shea Woods Dr in Collierville, Tennessee  is a newly-bricked home in the prestigious Shea Woods subdivision that features new interior and exterior paint, refinished hardwood floors, an updated kitchen with granite & stainless. Directions to the Collierville home for sale are as follows: from Poplar and Shea Road in Collierville, go north to Shea Woods Estates (on the left before Hartwell Manor).  Take a left onto Shea Woods Drive. 10471 Shea Woods Dr is on the left on the corner of Big Woods and Shea Woods.

Additional features include updated bathrooms & lights with two bedrooms down, 3-car sideload garage and an extra large loft plus bonus upstairs. Each bedroom in 10471 Shea Woods Drive contains walk-in closets with smooth ceilings throughout the Collierville house for sale. 

Homes in Shea Woods are zoned in the Collierville school districts. 10471 Shea Woods is a corner lot on the cove. The home has new front doors and the three car oversized side-load garage has a workshop room. The new front doors on the Collierville home add to the elegant first impression as one enters into the two story foyer and marble tile. The home features beautiful millwork, columns, and arches which add to the grand feeling.

"This is a great home for anyone looking to buy a home in Collierville and in Shea Woods, states Allison

Pierce, Collierville real estate specialist. "The feel is open and inviting home with a split level floor plan- 

so many great features in one Collierville home". 

The kitchen has plenty of space to prepare, cook, entertain or spend time with family. There are two pantries and a large amount of cabinet space. The tiled breakfast room overlooks the deck area and the large windows face south. Between the breakfast room and garage there is a laundry room with a utility sink and a casement window. 

If you are interested in viewing this Collierville home for sale, contact Allison Pierce with Keller Williams Realty by calling 9014891840 or visiting http://www.yourmemphishomesearch.com/listing/mlsid/322/propertyid/3282086/

Become a market insider and receive information on the Collierville real estate market and Collierville home values. To find out how much your Collierville home is probably worth currently, visit http://www.yourmemphishomesearch.com/sell/

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Sell your Memphis or Collierville home Today

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Find Out How Much your Memphis Area home would probably sell for today

Selling a House in Memphis, Tennessee:

Getting the Best Value for Your Memphis or Collierville Home means Pricing Your Home to Sell 

 

Are you a Memphis Area Homeowner who is considering entering the real-estate market?

Taking a loss on your house is NOT inevitable - especially in the current Memphis Area real estate market! 

The strategic sales plan I will show you and implement will ensure that you obtain the maximum value for your Shelby or Fayette County home.

Allison Pierce's Strategic -Buy Sell Give- Sales Plan for The Memphis Area Real Estate Market

Consult with your local Shelby County expert and real estate specialist, Allison Pierce with Keller Williams Realty, specializing in the Midtown and Collierville Areas, providing negotiation services to homeowners and home buyers throughout The Greater Memphis Area.
LCP Consideration:

Location, Condition, and most importantly, price are three factors that will get your house sold. Only you can control the price and condition.  (Price will compensate for poor condition; however, condition will never make up for a bad price!)

Forget about where the market has been. Focus on where it is going. The price your next door neighbor or the neighbor down the street got six months ago is not relevant in a Memphis area market where your house is competing with others from all across town - whether it be Collierville or even Midtown Memphis. To get an well rounded amount of what your Memphis or Collierville home will probably sell for in today's market, call 9014891840  I will provide you with the necessary data over an extended period of time which will help you, the homeowner, decide how to price your house competitively to get it sold fast while netting you the most amount of money possible.

 

Local Communities Served:

• Arlington | 
• Bartlett | 
• Central Gardens | 
• Collierville | 
• Cooper Young | 
• Cordova | 
• Eads | 
• Germantown |
• Lakeland | 
• Memphis | 
• Millington | 
• Mud Island - Harbor Town | 
• Piperton | 
• Rossville

Six Month Real Estate Market Report for The Greater Memphis Area

Memphis Area Association of Realtors Monitor: A 6-Month Window into the Memphis Area Real Estate Market Presented by Allison Pierce, Real Estate Professional serving The Greater Memphis Area including Midtown Memphis and the Town of Collierville - Zip Codes 38014 and 38017

To search homes for sale in Midtown Memphis and Collierville or to find out about selling a home in the Memphis area call 9014891840

Sales and pricing statistics provided by MAARdata.
Pending sales, inventory, and DOM provided by the MLS.
Pending sales fell 10.7 percent to 1,697. April’s 2,131 marked the highest total in the last six months.
Existing home sales dropped 1 percent, to 1,631 in August. July’s 1,647 was highest total over the last six months for Shelby, Fayette and Tipton.

New home sales rose 6 percent with 71 sales in August. Sales hit a six-month high with 72 sales in June, up 22 percent from May’s 59 sales.


Median sales price in August declined 18.7 percent, at $103,000. June’s $127,000 was up 24.5 percent from May’s $102,000, for all sales in Shelby, Fayette and Tipton counties; that was the six-month high median sales price.

Average sales price in July for Shelby, Fayette and Tipton counties
fell 10.7 percent, at $144,063. June was up 15.5 percent from May, to
$161,508, and was the six-month high.


Inventory for the greater Memphis market climbed 1.2 percent, with
6,678 units listed for sale. The six-month-low was 6,447 units in March.

Average time on the market fell 13 percent from 92 days in July to 80
days in August. This represents the six-month low.

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To receive your own custom market analysis and to find out home much your Memphis Area home would probably sell for in today's Memphis real estate market, contact me today.

Collierville Resident Allison Pierce with Keller Williams Realty Selected for Collierville Leadership

Real Estate Professional Allison Pierce with Keller Williams Realty Announces her participation into the Collierville Leadership program

Allison Pierce will be participating in the Leadership Collierville program for the 2013-2014 year. Pierce constantly remains involved in the community and is constantly looking for activities and education to improve her personal and professional skills to serve home buyers and home sellers in the Collierville area.

Leadership Collierville is a program that allows selected participants to be well informed of issues that impact the Town of Collierville and close interaction with key government officials, as well as,  leaders from non-profits and businesses that provide huge value to the community.

"I am so pleased that I am able to participate in Leadership Collierville. I know this program will provide tremendous value to me and to current and future Collierville homeowners whom I serve," states Collierville resident and real estate professional, Allison Pierce. "I am eager to be more informed about the community;s infrastructure olunteer in Collierville and continue to develop and improve my leadership ability so that I can help others achieve their goals."

Leadership Collierville is a non-profit organization and each program lasts nine months. Monthly meetings allow participants to learn about the local and state government, network with other leaders, increase leadership and team building skills, provide an opportunity to help overcome town challenges, and participate in the improvement of one's self, as well as, the community they live, play, and work in.

If you considering relocating to the Memphis or Collierville area, contact a local expert and Collierville real estate specialist, Allison Pierce at 9014891840 or visit http://www.YourMemphisHomeSearch.com/ 

To view all homes for sale in Collierville visit http://www.yourmemphishomesearch.com/community/area/Collierville/

To find out how much your Collierville home is probably worth in today's real estate market visit http://www.yourmemphishomesearch.com/sell/