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A Great Housewarming Idea

Many real estate and mortgage consultants I know give plants as house warming gifts.

That’s a good idea, but plants die.

Another idea is to give a fireproof safe for all their important documents. The safe costs more than a plant, but will last a lifetime. You can get one for under $30.

And it has plenty of space for you to put a sticker with your picture right on top. So, they will see you every time they open it.

And heaven forbid, if there is ever a fire, the safe will protect their important papers and they will thank you like you won’t believe.

It makes a great gift, especially since most people won’t buy one for themselves.

What do you think? Do you like this idea?

Posted by Ilyce N. Powell, CMPS™ - Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist on 09/13/2007 09:47 AM

Comments (30)

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30 Comments on A Great Housewarming Idea

Ilyce - great idea! I would have never thought of that! I know that a plant is nice but only lasts a little while where as the safe can last forever! :)

09/13/2007 09:53 AM

by n d (Naoma Doriguzzi)

I think this is a great idea.

Thanks

09/13/2007 09:59 AM

by Michael I. Pulskamp REALTOR®, EcoBroker® (Mainstreet Brokers)

OMG, that is a GREAT idea. I'm a brown thumb, so a plant would never work for me! I have a small safe like that, but the sticker idea & safe is still awesome!! BTW, that is really not much more than plant!!

09/13/2007 10:01 AM

by Ronald Gillis, CNSA Southwest Florida Notaries, Port Charlotte, 941-7-NOTARY (Southwest Florida Notaries (Mortgage Notary Signing Agent))

I never would have thought of that. That's great!

09/13/2007 10:20 AM

by Erica Ramus - Realty Executives Schuylkill - 570.622.6006

great idea, that works for me too as a homeowners insurance agent. Thanks!

09/13/2007 11:40 AM

by Michael Truiano (Rockland County Real Estate LLC & Allstate Insurance)

Fantastic idea!

09/13/2007 03:20 PM

by Jennifer Castillo, Realtor - Pomona, Claremont, and La Verne, CA (Route 66 Cities, Eastern Los Angeles County)

Ilyce,
Leave it to you to come up with such a unique idea, I love it! Thank you for sharing it with us.

09/13/2007 05:03 PM

by Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor® Onslow County NC Home Specialist (Kingsbridge Realty, Inc)

Naoma: Thanks. My mom's got one almost as old as I am!

09/13/2007 06:56 PM

by Ilyce N. Powell, CMPS™ - Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist (Envision Lending Group)

Michael: You're most welcome!

09/13/2007 06:57 PM

by Ilyce N. Powell, CMPS™ - Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist (Envision Lending Group)

Ronald: Glad you like it! And I guess the price depends on the plant, huh?

09/13/2007 06:58 PM

by Ilyce N. Powell, CMPS™ - Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist (Envision Lending Group)

Erica, Michael, and Jennifer: Thanks, guys!

09/13/2007 06:59 PM

by Ilyce N. Powell, CMPS™ - Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist (Envision Lending Group)

Cynthia: No problem at all! I was happy to share.

09/13/2007 06:59 PM

by Ilyce N. Powell, CMPS™ - Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist (Envision Lending Group)

This is dynamite Ilyce! Fantastic idea that I plan to share with the associates in my Coldwell Banker office at our next staff meeting! Thank you!

09/13/2007 07:23 PM

by Kevin Hanley (Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage)

Great idea Ilyce! I must say, though, that I did enjoy the $50 Bed Bath & Beyond gift card I got when I recently bought my house. It's hard to put your business card on a gift card, though.

09/13/2007 08:05 PM

by Patty Hopkins, GRI, CA Notary (Kappel & Kappel)

Great Idea, I need to buy one of those for myself too!

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09/13/2007 08:21 PM

by Michael Klijanowicz - Relocation Specialist - Baltimore & Harford County (Baltimore & Harford County Maryland - Long and Foster )

Kevin - Go for it! Be sure to come back here and let us know what they thought, ok?

09/13/2007 11:11 PM

by Ilyce N. Powell, CMPS™ - Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist (Envision Lending Group)

Patty - There's no rule that says you can't give both, right? Maybe one at closing and one for housewarming?

09/13/2007 11:12 PM

by Ilyce N. Powell, CMPS™ - Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist (Envision Lending Group)

Michael - Thanks. I think everyone should have at least one.

09/13/2007 11:13 PM

by Ilyce N. Powell, CMPS™ - Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist (Envision Lending Group)

Great idea! I bought a plant once and was told "I'm not a plant person"... lol.. I then realized I was buying more on my taste and not thinking of my client, and what they would need. This sounds like a gift anyone would like, need and use for years to come!

09/14/2007 11:44 AM

by Nia Knowles (Solid Source Realty)

Nia - That's hilarious! What a way to be reiminded to not think about yourself when gift-giving, huh? LOL

09/14/2007 09:03 PM

by Ilyce N. Powell, CMPS™ - Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist (Envision Lending Group)

Ilyce - that's a good idea. I have thought about ways to keep a theme going over the first months. Been doing some brainstorming with a member of my BNI group. Will have to keep that one in mind!

09/14/2007 09:26 PM

by Matthew Rosov, Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist (Envision Lending Group)

Matthew - Cool beans. I never thought about a theme. Interesting idea.

09/14/2007 09:51 PM

by Ilyce N. Powell, CMPS™ - Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist (Envision Lending Group)

Great Idea! I have on myself that I use and never thought of giving it as a gift, although I did receive mine as a wedding gift-and it is really handy! Thanks for sharing the idea!

09/15/2007 01:31 AM

by Penny Florence (Keller Williams-Salt Lake City)

Fabulous idea! I sometimes give gift baskets with some of my marketing products in it such as a coffee cup with my name on it and a pen, etc. along with some goodies. Instead of having it made up in a basket, I could have it made up in a safe. Thanks for the idea.

09/15/2007 09:25 AM

by Bobbi Mathues (REALTY WORLD HOMETOWN)

Penny - No problem!

09/15/2007 09:11 PM

by Ilyce N. Powell, CMPS™ - Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist (Envision Lending Group)

Bobbi - You're welcome. No law against combining great ideas!

09/15/2007 09:12 PM

by Ilyce N. Powell, CMPS™ - Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist (Envision Lending Group)

I like the idea. Thanks for the suggestion!

10/05/2007 11:13 AM

by Michael Johnson, REALTOR - Goose Creek SC (Carolina One Real Estate)

Michael - I'm glad you liked it. You're very welcome.

10/06/2007 09:53 AM

by Ilyce N. Powell, CMPS™ - Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist (Envision Lending Group)

Ilyce - I like this idea, and anything that your clients can look at, and remind them of you is even that much better

10/06/2007 03:32 PM

by Dan Tobias - Northridge Real Estate Expert (Discovery Properties)

Dan - Gotta stay top-of-mind, right? Glad you like the idea. Thanks.

10/07/2007 09:55 AM

by Ilyce N. Powell, CMPS™ - Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist (Envision Lending Group)

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