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Sending Out Christmas Cards

Reblogger Barbara Todaro
Services for Real Estate Pros with RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired 104763

Do you mail Christmas cards to your clients? Chris Ann shared what she does, and it will be memorable to those recipients.

Original content by Chris Ann Cleland VA License # 0225089470

Sending Out Christmas Cards

Sending out my Christmas cards to past clients, friends and family this year I am feeling a lot more joy than I normally would while doing the task.  Maybe it is the very strained year with the pandemic that is making me appreciate my relationships more, or maybe that I reached the fifty year landmark this year.  Whatever is repsonsible, I'll take it.

Typically, I would be very concerned with writing anything too personal in a business Christmas card.  Not this year.  The spirit has taken over my mind, heart and hand.  Before I have had time to doubt myself, I will whip out a meaningful line to a client like, "Feeling particularly blessed to have you in my life."  I look at the card and wonder where that came from, smile, then seal the card.  There is no hesitation in sending out these warmer than normal wishes.

Of course, no two cards have gotten the same line.  And not all recipients have moved my pen to wax poetic on the card.   This year, it just seems perfectly natural to tell people that are truly special to me how I feel.  This has been a very emotional year.  

Chris Ann Cleland, Bristow-Gainesville Real Estate Agent, 703-402-0037Chris Ann Cleland, Associate Broker-Licensed in VA

PWAR Lifetime Top Producer

Long & Foster Real Estate, Gainesville, VA

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Comments(18)

Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

I think warmth and expressions of caring are greatly appreciated, especially this year.

Dec 07, 2020 04:50 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Barbara, I send out Christmas Cards to my clients and have been doing for 25+ years.... needless to say not all of them appreciate it :))Endre

Dec 07, 2020 09:59 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning Barbara.

Nice one to re-blog, I appreciate it.  I haven't sent out cards in such a long time

Dec 08, 2020 12:40 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

This was a great selection for a reblog, Barbara!  For many years, I sent out calendars this time of year!  I found the type that were a holiday card that opened up to be a calendar.

Dec 08, 2020 02:13 AM
Matthew Klinowski, PA
Downing Frye Realty - Naples, FL
Naples Golf Guy | Find Your Dream Lifestyle

Good morning Barbara Todaro, thanks for sharing.  It certainly is a different world this year. Nothing beats a hand written note in a card to show you truly care.

Dec 08, 2020 04:07 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Nice reblog, Barbara Todaro! I have kept up with the tradition of sending out Christmas Cards with personal messages to each individual and never stopped since I was  kid. Chris Ann Cleland understands and I just know, her recipients will appreciate her thoughtfulness.  

Dec 08, 2020 04:12 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Good morning, Barbara... great reblog. Between friends, family, and my "best" clients, I send out well over 200 Christmas cards each year, all personalized. I love getting those cards and I love sending them.

Dec 08, 2020 04:13 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much, Barbara, for sharing this reblog selection.

Take care, be safe and have a great day.

Dec 08, 2020 04:20 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I don't send Christmas cards, but I have included very personal notes with meaningful lines before.

Dec 08, 2020 04:52 AM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Barbara, How wonderful it is to receive a personal hand-written note...anytime of the year, but especially now and  this year!

Dec 08, 2020 05:55 AM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Thanks for the reblog.  Such an honor to be recognized by you.

Dec 08, 2020 07:56 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Hi Barbara Todaro - the hand written note on cards is a great touch.

Dec 08, 2020 09:26 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Barbara and Chris Ann,  I mail out calenders our in November but do not mail Christmas cards.

 

Dec 08, 2020 12:30 PM
Debb Janes

Your calendar is awesome, Will. Love the critters. D

Dec 09, 2020 07:08 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Wednesday morning, Barbara.

We have a cold morning in Maryland. Winter is near.

Dec 09, 2020 06:36 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

I do send them out. And yes, speaking from the heart never goes out of style. 

Dec 09, 2020 07:08 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Barbara, I have not been consistent with this task every year.  Last year I sent hundreds, took all December to get them done, and really never heard from them.

Dec 09, 2020 07:34 AM
Gwen Fowler SC Lakes & Mountains 864-710-4518
Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc - Walhalla, SC
Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc.

Sending out the Christmas cards is always one of my favorite parts of the year. Even  if i haven't done business with a client in 15 years I feel i always get great recommendations because I stay consistent year to year

Dec 09, 2020 07:50 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Am filling Christmas cards out today as well Barbara. Nice re-blog of Chris Ann's!

Dec 09, 2020 11:21 AM