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Tune in to the Drive with NAR podcast as host Marki Lemons Ryhal engages in an inspiring conversation with NAR Good Neighbor Award winner Ed Gardner and Broker Engagement Committee Chair Antje Gehrken. Discover how their community service efforts are making a difference and learn how real estate professionals can create a community impact. This episode highlights the importance of being a good neighbor and the positive effects community service can have on your real estate business.
Meet the Guests
Ed Gardner, GRI, is the broker-owner of Gardner Real Estate in Portland, Maine. He founded the Equality Community Center, which provides tenant space for 18 nonprofit organizations in Portland. Ed is a 2024 NAR Good Neighbor Awards winner.
Antje Gehrken, CCIM, is president and designated managing broker at A.R.E. Partners in Chicago, Illinois. She currently chairs NAR’s Broker Engagement Committee and is a Board Director for the Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association.
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About the Host
Marki Lemons Ryhal, host of The REALTOR® to REALTOR® Series, is a managing broker, bestselling author and national speaker with more than 30 years of marketing experience. She aims to change the industry conversation through the podcast to benefit you and your clients. You'll hear Lemons Ryhal mix it up with real estate professionals across the country, discussing the methods they’re using to address market challenges, improve sales or save time and money. Plus, hear anecdotes about extraordinary experiences they’ve had in the field.