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Give a Perennial instead of a Poinsettia

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Real Estate Agent with Realty USA - Amherst/Clarence

I was recently reading a post about closing gifts.  This could work as a closing gift in the warmer weather, but I do this instead of giving a holiday gift. 

Every year around this time I go out and buy some  small pretty perennial flowering plants.  I wrap the pot in colored foil and staple my business card on it.  Then I deliver them to past clients.  The investment is under $5.00 each.  My intention is to have my clients plant them and then think of me every year when they bloom in the Spring!

                                                                        

I like this much better than delivering Poinsettias at the Holidays.  Most people are so busy over the holidays (including me) with shopping and parties that they probably don't have enough time to appreciate or acknowledge who the poinsettias came from. 

Not to mention, that getting a gift at this time of the year is totally unexpected.

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no thanks - Harlem, MT
I especially like this gift idea because it comes back every year. I think that people will remember that the flowers came from you and think of you during this busy time of the year for their real estate needs. Thanks for the post and may your success grow and bloom with each passing year!
May 29, 2007 03:56 PM
Jennifer Fivelsdal
JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 - Red Hook, NY
Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection
Mary I think this is a wonderful idea, just imagine every year when your plant pops up your past client will think of you.
May 29, 2007 03:59 PM
Julie Neerings~Lifting Hearts ♥ Building Dreams~
Agent Referral - Salt Lake City, UT
Mary-This is a great post.  Last summer I gave perennials to a young, first time home buyer family and it was so rewarding when this spring they called with excitement to say, "Julie you have to stop by and see how beautiful our yard looks with the flowers you gave us last year".  Not only was a great excuse to stop by and see them, but as they grow in their new home, so do the beautiful flowers. 
May 29, 2007 04:21 PM
KRISTINE CROWE
COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE - Dundalk, MD
great idea. I've thought of doing flower seeds, but this is much better.
May 29, 2007 09:56 PM
Jennifer Steck
Rocky Mountain Homescapes, Keller Williams, Denver Colorado - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate
Mary- This is a great idea. I would love to get flowers in the spring and I'm sure my clients would too.
May 29, 2007 11:04 PM