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Best Closing Gift Ever

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Real Estate Agent with Majestic Properties 3061802

Yesterday we received a closing gift from a customer, is that the best thing you have ever heard? 

I have written a couple of posts about our experience with Sara and she even commented on the posts.  When copyright Sara Ryttekeyou think of the best gift and the best compliment you can get from a real estate customer the first thing that comes to mind is LOYALTY.  Well... Sara has been loyal from the get go, she has referred us business, and she has become our friend.

We started off listing her condo and being that she is a very talented photographer, she asked if she could photograph her own place.  So that's when it started -Smart and helpful.

We set up her criteria in the Multiple Listing Service so she could receive e-mails directly and she not only drove by every property before wanting to see it, but would pull up tax information and was very well informed about each property before even seeing it.  So she became - Smart, helpful and an educated consumer.

We stuck by us through a rough real estate market and even referred business our way.  Sara was then - Smart, helpful, an educated consumer and loyal.

Yesterday we finally closed on her new house and she brought us a closing gift that I will cherish forever.  The photograph is based on a study with Barbie Dolls and female identity as influenced by the media. You can see Swedish born Sara on the balcony of her home with her Realtors RICK & INES, cell phones and all and their real estate sign.  Isnt' that AWESOME!

Please visit Sara's website at www.SaraRytteke.com  - Sara is the epitome of the perfect real estate customer....and Sara, if you are reading this, THANK YOU!

Comments(53)

Rick & Ines - Miami Beach Real Estate
Majestic Properties - Miami Beach, FL
JR - Thanks for stopping by - and don't worry...we'll continue being ourselves!
May 04, 2007 12:05 PM
Rick & Ines - Miami Beach Real Estate
Majestic Properties - Miami Beach, FL
Peggy - I'm sorry for skipping you - Sara IS a friend, no doubt about it.
May 04, 2007 12:07 PM
Boomer Jack Boardman & Carl McIntyre, the Codgers
Noted Curmudgeons - Saint Paul, MN

Ines:  What a great experience! Perfect match of savvy Realtor© & savvy client.

Jay
May 04, 2007 12:45 PM
Jennifer Fivelsdal
JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 - Rhinebeck, NY
Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection
When we work hard for our clients it really warms the heart when appreciation is shown.  I have several past clients like Sara and I do cherish the relationship.  Congratulation on a great closing.
May 04, 2007 02:29 PM
Randi Rapp
Randi Rapp - Aventura, FL

I can tell you and Rick are special people and I guess Sara knows that too! What a compliment when you are appreciated by your customers! I am going to check our Sara's website...I hope there is nothing to buy!  I am a shopaholic!!!!!!!!!!!

May 04, 2007 02:46 PM
Rick & Ines - Miami Beach Real Estate
Majestic Properties - Miami Beach, FL

Jay - I don't know why but I love the word "savvy" - it has such a nice ring to it!

Jennifer - clients like Sara don't come along often, we really need to cherish those relationships...That's for sure!

Randi - Shopaholic!!  HA! That's pretty funny...now I know.

May 04, 2007 02:56 PM
Cyndee Haydon
Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL
727-710-8035 Clearwater, Beach Short Sales Luxury Condos &Homes
Ines - what a great experience - you deserve it and doesn't it make eveything we do "worth it" knowing the impact you had on Sara personally and professionally. Just wanted to stop by and say "Way to go girl!!!" (&Rick :-)) 
May 04, 2007 05:32 PM
Ron Withers ----Retired Mortgage Professional
Kissimmee, FL

Ines & Rick,

Indeed, an awesome and thoughtful gift with a personal touch. It times like this that bring much of the joy that you can experience in your profession. Congratulations!

May 05, 2007 02:02 AM
Rick & Ines - Miami Beach Real Estate
Majestic Properties - Miami Beach, FL

Cyndee - ABSOLUTELY!! (btw - I think the one who made the impact was Sara on me).

Ron - I totally agree, thanks.

May 05, 2007 05:11 AM
Ana Connell
G & C Properties - Burbank, CA
Burbank Real Estate Agent
Congratulations!  What a wonderful compliment on your service!
May 05, 2007 05:52 AM
Rick & Ines - Miami Beach Real Estate
Majestic Properties - Miami Beach, FL
Ana - I totally agree, we go out of our way to think of the perfect closing gift for our customers but never expect anything in return...this was great.
May 05, 2007 10:02 AM
Edith Wharton
Cottage and Loft Realty - Midlothian, VA
Realtor - Chesterfield VA
That was too, cute, Ines!
Jun 26, 2007 08:17 AM
Rick & Ines - Miami Beach Real Estate
Majestic Properties - Miami Beach, FL

Thanks Edith - it was a GREAT gift!

Jun 26, 2007 08:29 AM
Misty Thomas
Houston Realty - Crosby, TX
Realtor Crosby, TX
That is really awesome!! It sounds like you were a match made in Heaven! Keep up the good work! The Saras will continue to come your way with an attitude like yours!
Mar 30, 2008 01:40 AM
Rick & Ines - Miami Beach Real Estate
Majestic Properties - Miami Beach, FL
Misty - we can only dream about loyal customers that appreciate our business - and btw, there's only ONE SARA! :)
Mar 31, 2008 02:13 AM
Sandy Shores FL Realtor®, Melbourne Real Estate
M & M Realty of Brevard Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Brevard County Real Estate, Florida's Space Coast
Always so nice to be appreciated.  Great job!
Apr 06, 2008 04:08 AM
Ray Nellum
Envision Real Estate Group, LLC. - Fort Smith, AR
Fort Smith Real Estate
Ines, I don't know how you contained yourself!!  That's an awesome gift. 
Apr 11, 2008 12:17 PM
Rick & Ines - Miami Beach Real Estate
Majestic Properties - Miami Beach, FL
Thanks Ray - Sara is one in a lifetime client and I look at my gift everyday to remind me.
Apr 11, 2008 02:01 PM
Lanre-"THE REAL ESTATE FARMER" Folayan
Samson Properties - Bowie, MD
I don't make promises.I deliver results.SOLD HOMES

Clients giving closing gifts to their employers. Wow! That is pretty nice. I am so happy for you guys. Congratulations to you sara on the purchase of your new house. Great post.

Jul 02, 2008 12:48 PM
Rick & Ines - Miami Beach Real Estate
Majestic Properties - Miami Beach, FL

Lanre - it's those amazing clients that you never forget.  Sara is really awesome and I am lucky to know her.

Jul 02, 2008 02:53 PM