Jason Oppenheim And his reputed real estate brokerage is donating its services to help individuals Displaced by Los Angeles wildfires.
“If you lost your home in the Los Angeles fires and need to find a place to rent until your home is rebuilt, all Oppenheim Group agents will represent you for free or reimburse you for any commission we receive on the transaction,” D Sunset sale The star, 47, wrote on Thursday, January 9, Instagram Post “Please contact us at office@ogroup.com.”
Jason co-owns his company with his twin brother Brett OppenheimExplains his new pro bono mission in an uploaded video
“I got up this morning to reach out to many friends and clients They lost their homes For the past few days and they now need help with places to stay,” said Jason. “Their families are displaced and as real estate agents, we definitely have an obligation to help them find a place — even when it's going to be difficult when there are thousands of people (looking) for a place and (there are) not nearly as many houses available.”
He called on all realtors in the city to “come together and Work hard for the community“
“It's time for us to be able to give back,” the Netflix personality said. “Everyone stay safe, thank you.”
Several Jason employees reiterated their willingness to help in the comments section, including Alexandra Jarvis, Davina Potretz, Mary Fitzgerald Bonnet, Polly Brindle And Krishel Stoz.
“We are ready to help OC! ❤️” OC is sellingEr Brindle, 38, replied, while Fitzgerald Bonnet, 44, sent a heart emoji.
On Tuesday, January 7, a series of wildfires swept through the Pacific Palisades neighborhood and surrounding Los Angeles area, causing widespread devastation. According to the publication, 11 people have died as the fire has burned more than 37,000 acres. In addition, more than 12,000 structures were reportedly destroyed and hundreds of thousands of residents forced to flee their homes under mandatory or voluntary evacuation orders.
As the wildfires continue to rage across the LA area, many of those affected are beginning to figure out their next steps. Jason, for his part, lamented The next real estate struggle He faces Friday, January 10.
“I'm searching the MLS (directory) to try to help families displaced by the fire find rental properties,” he said in an Instagram Stories video. “I'm seeing dozens of examples of people trying to do this kind of thing, where they're unable to get $9,500 or even $9,000 and then yesterday the rent went up more than 30 percent to $12,000.”
Although Jason notes that he is “all for free market capitalism,” he claims that at this point it is “clearly taking advantage” of natural disasters. Stowes, 43, agreed with her boss, whom she previously dated in 2021.
“This is disgusting,” Stowes wrote via his Instagram Stories. “To other realtors who have an ethical compass, please report to the board.”
check LAFD website For local wildfire warnings and Click here for resources How to help victims.