Special offer
Nathan Gesner, Broker / Property Manager (American West Realty and Management)

Spam prevention
Rainer
352,976
Teri Pacitto
Compass - Westlake Village, CA
Real Estate, Your Style...Your Home...My Specialty

A client took me skydiving after a closing...not sure if they were happy with my services or trying to eliminate me....kidding!  They were a skydiving couple and it was fun...once was enough though.  They still refer me to their friends and family and I turn down any after closing jumps from a plane.  

Jul 08, 2017 07:52 AM
Rainmaker
1,543,742
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego
  1. The one that jumped into my mind was one couple baked me a cake in their new home. They were cash strapped and it's all they could afford...I loved every bite of it.
  2. A Referral to a $1.5 million dollar buyer.
  3. $1,000 bonus-completely unexpected and a nice surprise-we bought our biggest new vinyl dual pane window for our house with it-we'd put off doing so because it alone was a $700 window. So every day I remember the bonus because I look out that window.
Jul 08, 2017 09:39 AM
Rainmaker
613,494
Eve Alexander
Buyers Broker of Florida - Tampa, FL
Exclusively Representing ONLY Tampa Home Buyers

The biggest was $20K cash...

Eve

Jul 08, 2017 08:48 AM
Ambassador
5,049,183
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Use of a Lake Tahoe house for 3 days

Jul 08, 2017 07:37 AM
Rainmaker
5,005,642
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Referrals and repeat business is the best gift I can receive..I've received gift cards for spas, pedicures and nails, flowers and restaurant cards.

Jul 08, 2017 07:00 AM
Rainmaker
4,882,355
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

Referrals

Jul 08, 2017 06:51 AM
Rainmaker
2,220,323
Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

20K bonus

Jul 08, 2017 03:34 PM
Rainmaker
711,852
Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

Referrals are the best gifts.

Jul 08, 2017 01:06 PM
Rainmaker
547,327
Steven Nickens
Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokers - Wailea, HI
R(S)GRI ABR, Maui Real Estate Hawaii

Two nights at the Kea A Lani Hotel in Wailea, loved it.

Jul 08, 2017 10:45 AM
Ambassador
2,684,109
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

An envelope stuffed with pictures of Benjamin Franklin.

Jul 08, 2017 08:35 AM
Rainmaker
809,258
Kasey & John Boles
Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC - BoiseMeridianRealEstate.com - Boise, ID
Boise & Meridian, ID Ada/Canyon/Gem/Boise Counties

A client once bought us a years worth of cable because he just couldn't believe we didn't have it. We didnt renew it..

A recent client gave my husband a 6 pack of beer that are $15 each 12oz beers. They are worth $15 each...

On 2 seperate occasions our buyers agent, James, has been given $500 cash. Yes he did give it to me and run it through the brokerage.
-Kasey

Jul 08, 2017 08:14 AM
Ambassador
3,345,091
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

$500 gift card to the Ritz Carlton in Half Moon Bay.  Other Spa gift cards in the $200 range ... to flowers, wine, candy, lovely cards of thanks.  The gratitude in words means the most to me.  A heartfelt thanks last forever. 

Jul 08, 2017 07:45 AM
Rainmaker
1,196,798
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

I do not accept bonuses for doing my job

Jul 08, 2017 07:43 AM
Ambassador
2,178,603
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

A substantial cash bonus.   In reality, though, referrals are always the "best" and most rewarding bonus.  I always considered it the greatest compliment when someone referred their parents or children to me.

Jul 08, 2017 07:42 AM
Ambassador
1,026,993
Mimi Foster
Falcon Property Company - Colorado Springs, CO
Voted Colorado Springs Best Realtor

Two nights at the Broadmoor Hotel Resort

Jul 08, 2017 07:34 AM
Rainmaker
5,216,398
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

A bottle of Johnnie Walker Blue!

Jul 08, 2017 06:52 AM
Ambassador
3,587,960
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

This question makes me smile thinking of all the great clients along the way. I've received so many lovely gifts, from simple cards to flowers to a fabulous stay at a high end resort for a week. Probably my favorite was a lady that had to short sale her home (the least expensive sale I've ever done in 30 years BTW). She was so grateful that I stuck by her even when 2 offers fell through and I said - let's give it another try. The next offer did close. She made me a lovely necklace with a banana and matching earings - I wear them to this day! She touched my heart!

Jul 08, 2017 02:10 PM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Dom Perignon, front row center seats at Phantom of the Opera, and a great referral.  We also received all paid vacations because some of our agents placed great tenants in their industrial parks because we were the broker.  We of course turned them over to the procuring agents.

Jul 08, 2017 12:18 PM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

my builders were always good to me....

Jul 08, 2017 11:27 AM
Ambassador
3,164,294
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

compensation can only come to agents via a broker in my state.  

Jul 08, 2017 09:03 AM
Rainmaker
1,725,996
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

A referral of more business

Jul 08, 2017 07:49 AM
Rainmaker
1,617,916
Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

Thank you card

Jul 08, 2017 07:09 AM
Rainmaker
1,712,676
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

It was from a buyer who was not only happy with the transaction but also had a desire to get together on a more personal basis. No she did not offer herself but the gift basket was a showpiece at the office when it came in.

Jul 08, 2017 06:55 AM
Rainmaker
5,104,931
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

A large gift certificate to one of the area's top spas. Of course, repeat and referral business from past clients is really the best gift I can receive.

Jul 08, 2017 06:54 AM
Rainmaker
1,045,440
Dave Martin (703) 585-4687
Fairfax Realty - Fairfax, VA
Making Realty Dreams a Reality #WeWillGetYouHome

The only gifts a client has ever given me were things like a bottle of wine or liquor.. don't recall receiving anything else. CASH would always fit though lol

Dec 27, 2017 04:54 PM
Rainmaker
5,868,554
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

I don't usually get gifts from my clients, but one gave me a very expensive bottle of wine.

Jul 11, 2017 05:53 AM
Rainmaker
763,883
Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

A Referral

Jul 10, 2017 08:42 PM
Rainmaker
989,652
Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

I once received $200 worth of local restaurant gift certificates to a place we loved and took my client to.

After 2 months the restaurant stopped honoring them saying they were "expired" HUH?

How does a gift certificate expire? There was no expriation date on them! You already got paid for them!

Needless to say, I have not been back to that restaurant in years nor do I EVER rcommend it!

Jul 10, 2017 06:09 AM
Rainmaker
785,464
Abby Stiller
TOP SELLING REALTY - Cape Coral, FL
SW Florida (239) 284-8637

Gift cards and referrals.

Jul 09, 2017 06:25 PM
Rainmaker
1,153,794
Kevin J. May
Florida Supreme Realty - Hobe Sound, FL
Serving the Treasure & Paradise Coasts of Florida

Ten hours of flight time on a Gulfstream V.

Jul 09, 2017 11:37 AM
Rainmaker
4,936,677
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Funny, a riding lawn mower.

Jul 09, 2017 09:23 AM
Rainmaker
3,071,489
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

A referral to an investor who purchased 12 homes.

Jul 09, 2017 05:50 AM
Rainmaker
4,800,082
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Friendship.

Jul 09, 2017 05:35 AM
Rainmaker
4,319,419
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Nathan Gesner - a few! I still consider an engraved pen set from my client as the best one - yet.

Jul 08, 2017 10:52 PM
Ambassador
6,393,404
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Referrals and future projects are always appreciated.

Jul 08, 2017 08:22 PM
Rainmaker
3,986,258
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I got 6 referrals in 2 years from one client.  I will take that any day.

Jul 08, 2017 07:47 PM
Rainmaker
3,988,007
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I got a big bonus after a clsoing and wasn't even expecting it. It was a pleasant surprise.

Jul 08, 2017 06:44 PM
Rainmaker
544,014
Dave Halpern
Dave Halpern Real Estate Agent, Inc., Louisville, KY (502) 664-7827 - Louisville, KY
Louisville Short Sale Expert

Friendship

Jul 08, 2017 05:56 PM
Ambassador
5,230,079
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

I would absolutely have to say that their best gifts are their referrals - hands-down! 

Jul 08, 2017 05:22 PM
Rainmaker
7,836,134
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Repeat business and referrals.

Jul 08, 2017 04:01 PM
Rainmaker
516,437
Brenda J. Andrew
ULTIMA REAL ESTATE - Willis, TX
Professional Realtor in Conroe/Willis, TX

12 Days in their condo  in Mauii - we just paid for airfare.  They took us all around the Island, it was amazing.  It was actually my husbands clients.  

Jul 08, 2017 02:56 PM
Rainmaker
1,622,432
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

Well, I hope, the best is yet to come and I'm already promised something absolutely best( we just need to close the escrow). As for the past, I did not get anything crazy so far. Referrals and happy reviews are my favorite appreciation:) 

Jul 08, 2017 12:21 PM
Rainmaker
1,502,998
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Like Dorie Dillard said: "Referrals and repeat business".

Jul 08, 2017 10:23 AM
Rainmaker
1,466,207
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Nathan Gesner A thank you and a referral.

Jul 08, 2017 09:08 AM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

The very best came following the words, "I want you to meet my parents."

Nothing says 'thank you' like a referral to their family.

Jul 08, 2017 08:20 AM
Rainmaker
2,781,173
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

I have had quite a few type of gifts. What drove them to me was more important. For someone to want me to be happy & prosper was rewarding

Jul 08, 2017 07:54 AM