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ACTIVERAIN: KODAK CHALLENGE: CLOSING Gift from Lauren Selinsky

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Managing Real Estate Broker with California Coastal Estates DRE 01329427

MARCH 4, 2011

ACTIVERAIN: KODAK CHALLENGE 2011-GIFTS FOR CLIENTS

I know not everyone gives gifts at closing and even one AR member said his doctor doesn't give him a gift, not even his attorney. Well, this CHICA~ does! All it is to me is a: "Thank You" gift for choosing me as your Realtor (R) and a Welcome to YOUR HOME gift from ME as well.... Is it so hard to say, "Thank you for your Business"? I think one day.... One Realtor (R) said to himself/herself, "How can I have that client remember me for future Business? AH HA! Give them a Thank You gift that will keep them remembering you" And so gift giving.... BEGAN>>>>

I have been quite creative in my Thank You gifts, but by far my FAVORITE AND MOST POPULAR IS:

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SELECT ANNUAL PASSES TO BUYERS WITH CHILDREN. First of all, I am a DISNEY GAL myself and if I got a "Thank You gift" that was Disney related, I would be stoked!!!! TOTALLY STOKED!!! So, if they have two, three, or even four kids ALL the kids get an ANNUAL PASS>>> For the parents I put together a Disney Basket with Disney Dollars and tumblers and measuring spoons, spatula and cookbook. It makes it FUN for the entire family! I also enclose a personal note on DISNEY STATIONARY <of course> and write the following:

Katy & Jack, Enjoy your year at Disneyland with the kids and don't forget the "KODAK MOMENTS" because I would love an email with pictures of the kids through the year at Disneyland... I spend many days with my sons and "Mother's Day" every year at Disneyland with my family. I would love you to share your moments with "Your CA Realtor (R)" and friend too! Again, Congrats on your new home! Truly, Lauren Selinsky~ CA COASTAL ESTATES, INC.

[I REALLY WROTE THIS>>>>]

This way, not only am I sending email drips, I am also getting emails from them as well... So, there is two-way traffic in communication! It works! and I absolutely love it!!! If, I get a referral from my clients, as I send a postcard three times a year, stating: if you know anyone that may buy or sell within the next 6 months, please list their name and email and I will contact them card. About half a dozen of them were clients this year that I had given Disneyland passes to. I then, RENEW their passes. I call them first and ask if they enjoyed their year at Disneyland. If, they did> I RENEW~ immediately. This is typically done when I have closed the referral. If, it passed the time... I send my Thank You for the Referral postcard, this mailer has a mulitple choice selection:

  • RENEW DISNEYLAND PASSES
  • DINNER FOR FOUR AT LAS BRISAS
  • $150 REGAL THEATRE GIFT CARD
  • TEE-TIME FOR TWO AT ALISO VIEJO COUNTRY CLUB

Of course, the higher value are the Disneyland passes, but not everyone is a Disneyland visitor like: THE SELINSKY'S..... So, they choose one of the others... Especially, if they already RENEWED, themselves.  

[WE ACTUALLY RUN DISNEY 1/2 MARATHON'S, MARATHONS, HAVE TURKEY LEGS ON THANKSGIVING NIGHTS, TAKE> FAMILY PHOTOS FOR CHRISTMAS AND HAVE PREMIER GOLD PASSES FOR BOTH CALIFORNIA AND FLORIDA] Yeah! We are lil crazed! It's fun sending clients to "THE HAPPIEST PLACE ON EARTH" ;)

        (SKYE SELINSKY- MY TREASURE ;) PICTURED HERE WITH GOOFY)

Also, I respond at one point to their emails with, "Make sure you take a family photo, so I can see"... When they do this, I always buy a Disney frame and make a copy of the photo and send it as a Christmas gift at the end of the year... I try to always stay in front of the client.... That way just don't forget you! .... [DID YOU KNOW DISNEYLAND USES KODAK PAPER?, THEY SURE DO!!!!!] <CLICK ON KODAK PAPER & go TO KODAK SITE>

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BUY AND SELL IN SOUTHERN CA WITH A REALTOR (R) THAT GIVES YOU PERSONAL SERVICE~ LAUREN SELINSKY HELPS BUYERS AND SELLERS WITH REAL ESTATE NEEDS IN THE CITIES OF: ALISO VIEJO, ANAHEIM, CORONA DEL MAR, CAPO BEACH, DANA POINT, LAGUNA BEACH, LAGUNA NIGUEL, LAGUNA HILLS, LAGUNA WOODS, MISSION VIEJO, MONARCH BEACH, NEWPORT COAST, NEWPORT BEACH, LAKE FOREST AND IRVINE. CALL TODAY! 888-908-7770 or email: Homes@OClauren.com

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Emily Read
Salt Lake City, UT

That's a great idea - I'D take the Disneyland passes - and I don't even have kids!! Great way to follow up with Referrals as well! Thanks for sharing Lauren! :)

Mar 04, 2011 06:31 AM
Stacey Smith
Keller Williams Realty - Aliso Viejo, CA
Your Orange County Beach Cities Realtor

I am a Disney girl as well.. Whenever I have a family that is buying above the 400K mark that is a gift I will DEFINATELY do! I have been wanting to do that for a while now, but it has to make since finacially.

Mar 04, 2011 06:34 AM
CA COASTAL ESTATES Lauren Selinsky Perez CRS
California Coastal Estates - Aliso Viejo, CA
"Your Real Estate Broker" #oclauren

Emily~ exactly & when they don't have kids, I don't mind getting for the Buyers themselves ;)

Stacey~total financial sense in our market. Aliso Viejo median price sale is 599k, so that's an IN LIKE FLINT! ;) Hey! We should meet for lunch there too some day.... ;)

Mar 04, 2011 06:45 AM
Stacey Smith
Keller Williams Realty - Aliso Viejo, CA
Your Orange County Beach Cities Realtor

That would be soo much fun.. I need someone to go on Tower of Terror with because my boyfriend is a pansy!! (I even tried to change the name to Tower of Bunnies, and didn't work.)

Mar 04, 2011 07:08 AM
Lora "Leah" Stern 914-772-4528
Coldwell Banker, 170 N Main Street, New City NY 10956 - New City, NY
Real Estate Salesperson

Lauren, that all by itself would be impetus enough for me to use you as a realtor.  I love, love, Disneyland!!  Great idea - only we don't have Disneland anyplace near here.

Mar 04, 2011 08:39 AM
CA COASTAL ESTATES Lauren Selinsky Perez CRS
California Coastal Estates - Aliso Viejo, CA
"Your Real Estate Broker" #oclauren

Stacey~although, I have been on that at CA Adventure. I am a BIG chicken!!! you would love Everest at Dworld. I wanted to choke my GF & her hubby for talking me into that one... She said it was like the matterhorn bobsleds, which is awesome! NOT! like the matterhorn at all!!! agh! i swear we went upside down!!!!

Leah~awww. yeah! only DLand or Dworld~ CA & FL~ incentives...  you can use some type of entertainment as an incentive. perhaps, broadway tickets? & thank you... it's a hit here ;)

Mar 04, 2011 10:37 AM
Stacey Smith
Keller Williams Realty - Aliso Viejo, CA
Your Orange County Beach Cities Realtor

But you are right.. We need to get together for lunch..I will call you and let you know when I am in the area and we could possibly meet up..

Mar 04, 2011 11:49 AM
CA COASTAL ESTATES Lauren Selinsky Perez CRS
California Coastal Estates - Aliso Viejo, CA
"Your Real Estate Broker" #oclauren

Sounds good... I am in town all month...

Mar 04, 2011 12:02 PM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Lauren, I am not certain that I'd want to go up in a small aircraft with that pilot!  Cute photo.

Mar 04, 2011 01:59 PM
CA COASTAL ESTATES Lauren Selinsky Perez CRS
California Coastal Estates - Aliso Viejo, CA
"Your Real Estate Broker" #oclauren

Patricia~ I know... weight & balance, right???

Mar 04, 2011 03:24 PM
Steve Hoffacker
Steve Hoffacker LLC - West Palm Beach, FL
Certified Aging In Place Specialist-Instructor

Lauren,

Good ideas for closing gifts and great suggestions for people looking for something to use. :)

Steve

Mar 05, 2011 08:19 AM
CA COASTAL ESTATES Lauren Selinsky Perez CRS
California Coastal Estates - Aliso Viejo, CA
"Your Real Estate Broker" #oclauren

Thank you Steve~ Do you give closing gifts?

Mar 05, 2011 11:52 AM
Steve Hoffacker
Steve Hoffacker LLC - West Palm Beach, FL
Certified Aging In Place Specialist-Instructor

Lauren,

I have and I recommend a few. Watch for my upcoming post in the closing gift challenge. Thanks. :)

Steve

Mar 07, 2011 07:45 AM
Steve Hoffacker
Steve Hoffacker LLC - West Palm Beach, FL
Certified Aging In Place Specialist-Instructor

Lauren,

Congratulations. Your great post is now featured in "Tuesday's Treasures." :)

Steve

Mar 07, 2011 07:45 AM
CA COASTAL ESTATES Lauren Selinsky Perez CRS
California Coastal Estates - Aliso Viejo, CA
"Your Real Estate Broker" #oclauren

Steve~ thanks so much! I can't wait to see.... yay!

My new love is Tuesday's Treasures.... and I look forward on posting on Tuesdays.... ;) thanks again~

Mar 07, 2011 04:59 PM