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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

I have used gift cards at Home Depot for those moving into fixers. I gave a Museum of Making Music membership to a musical family. Now am using branded CutCo knives. People love them

Jan 15, 2016 06:02 AM
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Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I tell buyers I come with the house.  And I mean it.  I'm always going to be there to help them with whatever.

Jan 15, 2016 01:46 PM
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Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

I try to get to know my clients and I give them a gift based on each individual.

Jan 15, 2016 09:25 AM
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Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

No gifts at the Settlement Table !!! House warming gifts CONTINUE the realationship !!!

Jan 15, 2016 09:16 AM
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Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

I give a hot dog party to buyers 30-45 days after they close.  I send out invites to their personal mailing list and I now have new people to add to my database. 

Jan 15, 2016 09:13 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

I make these special and unique to the individuals.  I do not see the gift as a one size fits all. 

Jan 15, 2016 06:10 AM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

John,  here is photo of one I posted on my blog: Marketing You After The Sale

Have a great weekend.  A

Jan 15, 2016 05:06 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

After closing, I send a cake from Penn Street Bakery in a tin with my logo, etc. saying "thanks for the sweet referral," "wishing you many sweet years in your new home," or "it was sweet working with you." People love these cakes. About $30 per.  For newcomers to Charlotte I buy those coupon books for $30 that give them discounts all year long at local businesses.... they love those as well.

Before closing I make up new keys for their home that read "Home" on them and attach them to a "house" key chain.

Jan 15, 2016 09:48 PM
Rainmaker
2,759,812
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

 Good morning John. I think it varies with the individual. We were thinking of doing engraved wine bottles at one time.

Jan 15, 2016 05:57 PM
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Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning John. I do not give out any gifts, but call after a closing or after I receive a referral.

Jan 15, 2016 04:58 PM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

John Cooper - I used to give home warranty to my buyers.....

Jan 15, 2016 02:05 PM
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Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

Take a nice photo of the house they bough and have it framed and matted.

Jan 15, 2016 11:37 AM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

One agent had throws (blankets) made that had his name and company name and landmarks around town on it. I guess he was saying he was a landmark.

Jan 15, 2016 11:30 AM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Depending on your state you need to be careful doing that as it can be looked upon as paying a non-licensed person a commission. 

 

 

Jan 15, 2016 06:31 AM
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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

The creative ones....hmmmmm.

For personal referrals I ask or know what motivates and encourages good behavior. If they say 'Red Lobster' I need not be too creative.

Closing gifts. In this category the AGENT needs to be creative. Squeeze to the 5, 6 and 7 and build along those lines.

Example: New owner shares I am moving to a new house so I can watch my infants grow into responsible adults with all the things they need right here.

For these, the greatest and most significant gift they will EVER receive, to get to where their heart lies, is the dinner table journal. You can't buy it, you have to make it.

Jan 15, 2016 05:18 AM
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LUXURYSOCALREALTY COMPASS La Jolla
Compass - La Jolla, CA
San Diego Partner - The Private Client Network

Hi John this is my closing gift .hellolumio

Jan 15, 2016 04:59 AM
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Susan Emo
Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

I don't usually provide closing gifts nowadays, but when I do I want it to be memorable.  Most people will know the movie It's a Wonderful Life, with James Stewart.  I like to replicate a scene from the movie seen here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNQGmJbriHY

Jan 15, 2016 04:39 AM
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Valeria Mola
SIB Realty - Miami, Sunny Isles Beach - Sunny Isles Beach, FL
305-607-0709 SIB Realty Condos for Sale and Rent

Great question and answers.

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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Most referral gifts are referral fees to other agents.

Apr 03, 2019 09:54 PM
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Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I like something with shelf life. I often give the atomic clocks that tell the indoor and outdoor temp. I also stumbled across some hand painted pepper grinders that are beautiful. 

Jan 16, 2016 01:35 PM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

I have not yet given out gifts.  For one client who was into guns, I almost got them a gun cleaning kit that stored itself in a giant shotgun shell.

 

I've been toying with ideas for my current buyer, a very unique situation.  I'm hooking them up with my investor and their suppliers to help get her some items at a good price, so that is the extent of my closing gift there.

Jan 16, 2016 10:03 AM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Check state laws about referral gifts.

Jan 15, 2016 09:04 PM
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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

It depends on your budget and the price of the house. Ask questions and listen carefully, you'll always come up with something they would really like. 

Jan 15, 2016 04:25 PM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I have not typically given closing gifts. Food is always a good choice. A nice pie or cake is welcome by most families.

Jan 15, 2016 05:19 AM