client appreciation: Win Business by Saying Thanks - 04/08/17 09:16 AM
When you were young, your parents may have made you write thank you cards to relatives for Christmas and birthday gifts. If you were like most kids, you hated it.
As adults in 2017, we often don’t think of writing thank you cards anymore. We may say a quick “thanks” or provide gifts when expected, but the handwritten notecard is almost extinct.
But it doesn’t have to be. And bringing back hand-written real estate thank you cards in your business can help you win clients and build your brand.
Aren’t I Thanking Someone I Already Did Business With?You might be. But remember that a special touch … (2 comments)

client appreciation: What Makes a Great Client Gift? - 12/21/16 06:38 PM
It’s the time of year where we give gifts to our friends and family. All this gift-giving got me thinking about what constitutes a really great gift for real estate clients.
Generally, Realtors® focus on housewarming style gifts, but that doesn’t really stand out. It’s almost expected. So – what kind of present makes a really great appreciation gift that will make an impact on your client?
A  Great Gift is About the RecipientSometimes real estate agents are focused on promoting their brand and staying top-of-mind when they give items as a thank you. Unfortunately, this comes off really poorly and makes it … (29 comments)

client appreciation: 3 Ways to Build Relationships with Client Appreciation - 10/28/16 05:14 AM
Realtors® know that their relationship with clients doesn’t end when the deal is closed. It’s vital to build and maintain relationships with clients so that you can get consistent referrals and gain online reviews to build your business.
There are a lot of ways to show appreciation to your clients. Here are just a few ideas – and you can start soon since the holidays are almost here!
Holiday PostcardsIn today’s world of Facebook and social media, sending an actual card in the mail is almost unheard of. As a result, you’ll really stand out when you do it!
Sending a holiday postcard doesn’t have to take a lot of time. You … (1 comments)

client appreciation: The Power of a Written Note - 12/18/15 06:05 AM

When was the last time you received a written note? Not an email or a text message, but a genuine, real handwritten note.
It’s probably been quite a while, but try your best to think back. How did receiving something so personal and so thoughtful make you feel?
Valued? Appreciated? Connected?
Often times those are the very feelings that are lost, or at the very least not conveyed well, through the standard text messages of our digital world. Don’t get me wrong, technology can definitely be a wonderful thing, but sometimes it’s important to take a step back and refocus on the basics.
Like sending … (3 comments)

 
Nadine Larder, Real Estate Marketing Expert/PrinterBees Founder (www.PrinterBees.com)

Nadine Larder

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