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Closing Gift - Part Two (You're Really Going to Like These!)

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Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Preferred Realty

Today The Preston Fonville Morisey Realty Office had a luncheon and vendor fair for us.  There were a few select vendors there to share potential closing gifts.  I found them to be very interesting and worthy of sharing.

First was Red Light Chocolates.  They brought an assortment of chocolates to sample in beautiful red and black elegant gift boxes.  I sampled the chocolate salted caramel and it was Divine!  Straight from the Triangle in Fuquay-Varina, Red Light Chocolate is sure to please even the most finicky palate.

Red Light Chocolate

Red Light Chocolates - Spring Sample Box of Chocolates

The next vendor was featured on Oprah's Favorite Things, in People Magazine, Southern Living and was even Commissioned by the White House.  That would be Seton McGlennon with her Original Art Gifts.  From Cary, NC, Seton will paint a variety of items with your buyers new home.  Don't stop there, she paints many other items for your personal gift giving.  I had her paint an ornament for my mother-in-law years ago with all the grandchildren on it.

Hand Painted Ornament of House

Seton McGlennon - original painted house ornament

If you like pen and ink sketches, You'll Love Your Door & More.  Brenda Priest from Holly Springs, NC creates beautiful art pieces for your client.  She has even created a "Realtor pack" which includes note cards & personalized labels.  This is a gift that your client will cherish forever.

black and white house sketch

 Your Door & More

Scentsy Candles was represented by a local independent consultant.  Unfortunately, I didn't get her contact information but, I did get a great shot of her products.  Scentsy appears to have a large variety of very nice scented candles and home products.

candles

Scentsy Candles

How about a gift to Light up your Clients Home? Elliott Jewell of Block Head Graphics designs Decorative Custom Lighted Blocks, Banners & Signs.  They even create lettering for your car.  Elliott is an impressive young entrepreneur from Cary, NC.  He has some nice examples online.  I especially like the lighted blocks with the local High School name.  Wouldn't that make a great gift for a family relocating to the area? 

Decorative Lighted Blocks

Block Head Graphics - Decorative Lighted Blocks

Last but not least, What do you Get the Newcomer to the Area?  How about the Food Lover? Triangle Food Tour has the perfect idea for you - a Guided, walking, food-tasting tour.  Triangle Food Tours offers tours in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, & Chapel Hill.  If you're not from the area, check out your local town to see if they offer something similar.  If not, maybe there's a business there for someone.

I'd like to give a "Shout Out" to Cafe Caturra at Stone Creek Village for bringing gourmet food samples to the office today. 

So, check out these sites.  Many of these vendors do ship. I hope you found some great ideas here as did I!

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Raleigh Cary Apex Realtor Carla Freund Realty

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Comments(13)

Hella Mitschke Rothwell
(831) 626-4000 - Honolulu, HI
Hawaii & California Real Estate Broker

Hi Carla: I'm going to check them out. Always looking for new gifts.

Apr 01, 2011 04:50 PM
Carla Freund
Keller Williams Preferred Realty - Raleigh, NC
NC Real Estate Transition & Relocation 919-602-848

Hella - Please do check them out.  They are such nice products.

Apr 01, 2011 05:10 PM
Mike Mayer
Mike Mayer, Broker/Owner - i List For Less Realty, LLC - Lafayette, LA

Chocolates and candles are nice but once consumed may tend to be forgotten. The ornament is nice, but likely to be seen only during the holidays and is fragile. In my opinion, the sketch is the best choice among these as it offers something personal and will remain as a constant reminder of your outstanding service and commitment.

Apr 01, 2011 05:22 PM
Carla Freund
Keller Williams Preferred Realty - Raleigh, NC
NC Real Estate Transition & Relocation 919-602-848

Thanks for reading and commenting Mike! I see where you're coming from.  However, I will say, if I had a client who is a chocolate fanatic, I'd want to introduce her to the best chocolates in town. 

Apr 01, 2011 05:26 PM
Kristine Ginsberg
Elite Staging and Redesign, LLC - Short Hills, NJ
NJ Home Stager

I'd love any one of these closing gifts! When I bought my home, my Realtor gave me a $5 candle and now I'm getting a little mad- LOL. Why do I have such a strong craving for chocolate?!

Apr 01, 2011 06:57 PM
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Carla...these are all wonderful closing gift ideas.  I love the visuals too!

Apr 02, 2011 03:16 AM
Brin Realty Associates Team At Bean Group
Bean Group | Brin Realty Associates - Amherst, NH
Amherst NH homes and Southern NH real estate

Hi Carla, Love the Scentsy...I have 3 of them in my offices and home...safe, no flame to worry about, easy and affordable...and many styles to choose from as gifts.  And the pen and inks are also a favorite of mine and clients love them.  Great post with good ideas.

Apr 02, 2011 08:34 AM
Anonymous
Brenda Priest

Thanks so much for highlighting my business.  I love how I can help Agents with a unique gift for closing.

 

Apr 03, 2011 03:27 AM
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Carla Freund
Keller Williams Preferred Realty - Raleigh, NC
NC Real Estate Transition & Relocation 919-602-848

Kristine: I've noticed on AR, some agents don't believe they should give closing gifts for a variety of reasons.  I think it's a great opportunity to market yourself.  And then, there are just different personalities.  I have clients who will give me gifts after closing, some who will write a thank you note, and some who do nothing even if they had superior service.  I chalk it up to different personalities.  I'm a gift giver so it's nice to receive a gift (with your Broker's permission of course) or a personal note.

AnitaL Thanks so much! I know they probably thought I was crazy for taking photos of their products.  It gave me an opportunity to tell them about Active Rain.

Rene: Thanks for visiting.

Brenda: We love it too! :)

Apr 03, 2011 06:48 PM
Susan Emo
Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

Great post and a great idea your Broker came up with for having this event.   I am quite jealous I must say!

Apr 03, 2011 06:54 PM
Carla Freund
Keller Williams Preferred Realty - Raleigh, NC
NC Real Estate Transition & Relocation 919-602-848

Hi Susan - Thanks! Our Broker is new and she has some really good ideas.  We have an office luncheon the first Friday of each month and she combined it with the luncheon.  If you were here, I'd invite you! Have a great week. :)

Apr 03, 2011 06:56 PM
Alan Morris
Sierra Pacific Mortgage - Raleigh, NC
Raleigh Durham Home Loan Pro - 919-906-1373

Hi Carla!

Those block head graphics are very nice and my favorites of the group.  They stick around a nice long time and are very creative.  Good stuff.

May 10, 2011 05:46 AM
Carla Freund
Keller Williams Preferred Realty - Raleigh, NC
NC Real Estate Transition & Relocation 919-602-848

Thanks Alan,

I believe they can do custom blocks as well.  I was thinking how nice one would look on my desk. 

May 20, 2011 03:26 AM