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House Warming Party

When I close on a home with my buyers, I like to offer to throw them a house warming party. I enjoy entertaining and it is a great way to close things out with my clients. I also get an opportunity to meet their friends. Here is a copy of how I set the party up:

We are about to close on your new HOME! I would like to throw you a house warming party. I will take care of inviting your family and friends, provide food and drinks, serve the food and drinks and then bid you farewell.

If you would like to have me throw you a party you need to make some decisions. First of all please tell me two dates that would work for you. Be sure to allow your self enough time to get unpacked, but not too much time that everyone would have already been to your house by than (maybe 3 to 6 weeks after you close). ________ or________ I'll let you know which of the two days works for me.

What time would you like your party to start? 4pm___or 6pm___ Great! I will send out evites, mail invitations or both. Please email me a list of your friend and family with their names, emails and/or addresses as soon as you can! Invite as many people as you want (or your house can hold). Oh yeah, if you want to register for gifts somewhere, let me know so I can add that to the invitations.

OK, the last order of business. Would you like me to provide beer, wine, soda, ice tea and appetizers____ or BBQ'd beef and chicken, some side dishes and ice tea____? That wasn't so hard, was it? On the day of your party expect me to arrive 20 to 30 minutes before the party starts. I'll set everything up, serve the food and stick around for about 1 to 1 ½ hours. Than I will leave you to enjoy your friends and your new home!

If you would like to receive more information as to home I uniquely run my real estate business, please contact me by email jess@realestatewithjess.comor 972.837.5684 or visit my website www.realestatewithjess.com or www.myspace.com/realestatewithjess.com.

I look forward to working with you!

Jess Arce

Posted by Jess Arce on 02/06/2008 10:42 AM

Comments (9)

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9 Comments on House Warming Party

I love this idea, Jess. When I was in the yacht sales biz we did a similar thing -- and people loved it.

02/06/2008 10:51 AM

by Paul Stokes -- www.eNewsletterSolutions.com (eNewsletterSolutions.com)

I think that's a good idea. What a great way to get new prospects. Now...the problem would be if they are new to the area. Would you invite the neighbors or what?

02/06/2008 10:53 AM

by Barbara Dougher (Coldwell Banker United East Texas Division)

I've done this and with in about 3 months, another party had to be thrown!

02/06/2008 10:57 AM

by Anona Large-Oak Ridge, TN Real Estate (Realty Executives Associates)

Not everyone wants a house warming party. And it may not work for new folks, but you could have them wait a couple of months until they meet people at their new job to have the party.

02/06/2008 11:03 AM

by Jess Arce (New Century Realty Group)

This is very smart to do for any client. I might sponge off this idea if it is OK. I am sure many people than ask questions like ow is the market.

02/06/2008 11:16 AM

by Gary Bland E-Pro (Century 21 All Islands)

Jess:

What a great idea. Thanks for sharing it with us.

Thanks for adding me to your associates list. Have a great week.

02/06/2008 12:03 PM

by Alan Kirkpatrick Austin Texas Real Estate (Austin Texas Homes)

Jess - Great idea on throwing a house warming party for your closing gift! I like it, being that I enjoy entertaining, I had never thought about this. Fantastic idea to explore. Thanks for the tip. Welcome to Active Rain and adding me as an associate! If you get a chance stop by my blog and my Match Me with the Beautiful Baby 'Monthly' Challenge and earn yourself some bonus points. Today is the last day and hope you can find the time to play.

02/06/2008 12:18 PM

by Gilbert Arizona Real Estate - Candace Robinson (HomeSmart )

I love it! Please tell me you're NOT actually doing a barbecue, but bringing the already prepared foods with you. I would tend to go overboard and DO the cooking, so I like your idea of just keeping it simple and then leaving. If they're new to the area, you could invite your own friends! haha

02/06/2008 12:59 PM

by Georgina Hunter Maui Realtor R(S) (Jim Sanders Realty Inc. - Maui)

I have done this a few times and it always works....I do like your email and how you organized it all.

02/06/2008 01:28 PM

by Julie Jalone (MagnumOne Realty)

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