The excitement of a house closing builds to a crescendo when the documents are signed, checks are dispersed and the keys are exchanged.  The last minute details have all been attended to and finally it is a done deal. Or is it?

Most times agents think of the closing with finality. For the sellers it may well be, they too are venturing onto a new path.   For the buyers, it is a new beginning. It is after the closing for many when your help can be most appreciated and the extension services can begin.  In my area of St. Cloud Florida, there is a dire need for extension service providers and coordinators.

In my last post, I wrote about expanding the extension services available to buyers and sellers.

AGENTS SUCCUMBING TO THE SLUGGISH ECONOMY    

After sale marketing is also important.             One of the first things I noticed when the economy slowed down was the absence of "Just Sold" postcards in the mail.

Also the absence of "SOLD" signs on the homes which had just changed hands.  Asking the new owner for permission to leave your sold sign up is two fold. It introduces them to the neighbors and it gets the word out that you did a good job.

St. Cloud, Florida is a city celebrating small town living. As such introducing newcomers to local businesses and business owners with a welcome packet is a valuable tool. 

Too often Realtors overlook the necessity in helping people acclimate to a new area.

THE SINGLE BEST RESOURCE IS FREE

The St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce has a wonderful Guide of St. Cloud, Florida which provides information about local businesses.  It also highlights events and activities available to businessness owners and residents. It is free and available in many locations throughout St. Cloud, Florida

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St. Cloud Florida Homes For Sale, Buying HOMES In St. Cloud Florida, Real Estate Agent specializing in Osceola County Homes ,Townhomes, vacation properties, land, & Investment Properties-Allison Knows Osceola County, Fl.

 

 
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8 Comments on AFTER CLOSING IS THE DOOR CLOSED OR OPEN?

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The guides are free if you would like one please let me know.

4:57am • #1
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Thanks Allison for the ideas.

5:15am • #2
Outside Blog

So true. Now to just get our agents to follow through on this stuff.

7:30am • #3

Allison interesting post !!!  Most agents incorrectly use settlement as the time to thank their clients with some sort of gift ! It is signaling the wrong thing - finality !  Instead if you feel led to give them something it should be a housewarming gift that you take to them POST settlement DEMONSTRATING the ongoing relationship(now starting a new  phase -SATISFIED past client) !!! This is the FIRST of many more ongoing contacts which will foster mucho referrals !!!

11:59am • #4
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Allison- my motto is "I come with the house".  You are so right, that sometimes when I sell a home for someone it is the end of the relationship.  But for my buyer clients... I'm part of the package.

3:36pm • #5
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Michael, I am not against a closing gift. It is a symbolic jesture. I have even given a closing gift to the buyers when i had the seller as a Thank you which oleft a huge impression when their agent was empty handed.

I do however, like the idea of the housewarming gift- sometimes here it is hard because they are vacati9on of investment properties. But a little creativity goes a long way.

 

4:12pm • #6
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Allison,

Great information ....I already use some of your ideas!

Hope you have a great day!

Thanks again....Rob

8:11pm • #7
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Great customer service attitude Allison, and when a closing ends it also signals a new beginning with our follow up after the sale.

9:17pm • #8

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