I have a huge question... what do you do after closing??? Do you present your new buyer a hand written note, a plant, a gift card, bottle of champagne or something else? What about your seller's once their house has closed?
I'm not sure what to do and knew I could ask on Active Rain!!!
Thank you all in advance... I will compile them all into a new blog entry too.
Stacey
I have one that is closing and I am going to get them a gift for their home as soon as they move in. I also created a link with a virtual tour of their new home (with photos and address, etc) and sent ti them and they can send it to their friends.
I have scheduled formal lobster dinners to be delivered to my clients on the Friday night following the closing as a welcome home gift.
the dinners are sent overnight from a place in Maine on dry ice and include all the trimmings.
Everyone that has gotten these dinners are pleasantly surprised and extremely appreciative.
have a great week-end,
Edward Fox
I like that lobster dinner idea! I usually send them a thank you card and inside explain the Housewarming Party I will be having for them on a date of their choosing.
Hi Stacey,
There are few things that my clients get.
For Buyers:
1) Hand deliver closing packet from the escrow company.
2) Closing gift.
3) Their house key.
4) Email them their "Just Moved" announcement.
5) Service survey
6) Some of my business cards.
7) Mail them Lowe's 10% off coupon.
8) Thank you card.
For Sellers:
1) Hand deliver closing packet from the escrow company.
2) Closing gift.
3) Pictures of their old home.
4) Email them a virtual tour of their old home.
5) Service survey
6) Some of my business cards.
7) Thank you card.
Catherine
My personal favorite is a professionally done pen-and-ink drawing I've commissioned after the contract has gone unconditional. Of course, this is a little on the pricey side, so it's not for every buyer.
For Sellers? These days, they should gladly GIVE ME a closing gift!
Walter Davis (formerly a NY Realtor, now in Vero Beach, FL
Sorry Stacey - Of course, the pen-and-ink drawing is of the house they're buying!! And it had better have a decent little frame on it, too - Walter
I do a gift certificate from Lowes and also sign them up for discounts at Lowes. They have a great program for real estate agents.
I have did several different things - plants, gift cards, and sometimes just a "thank you" and they are fine with it.
I always send them a hand written "welcome to your new home" card. I match the kind of gift I give with their type/personality. Outgoing type = dinner, etc but usually send edible arrangements. I also send a thank you to all the parties (lender, other agent, title company) involved in the transaction either by email or with a personalised, hand-written thank you card.buni
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