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Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
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This question has been asked many times before and lots of great answers.

I give gifts usually not at closing but for other reasons. I recently sent a seller a gift card for ice cream because she was stressed out and needed something sweet. 💜

At closing, the vendors that helped us get gifts. Always the title company.

Apr 11, 2019 08:30 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Yes, Indeed I do.  I give them the keys to their new home. I also provide them with exceptional service all through the transaction and I am there for them well past the closing. 

I'd estimate, 80% or better of the time my clients give me a gift. 

Apr 11, 2019 08:10 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

No... I give personalized housewarming gifts. And they differ from client to client.

Apr 11, 2019 11:11 AM
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

My gift is to stay in contact with them.

Apr 11, 2019 09:49 AM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
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I prefer a genuine thank you and keep the gifting for a more genuine time than a time when it may seem obligatory.

Apr 11, 2019 09:15 AM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Nothing more than my professional services and knowledge.

Apr 11, 2019 08:14 AM
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Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

Rarely as I give them my best during the transaction

Apr 11, 2019 03:03 PM
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Mel Ahrens, MBA, Kelly Right Real Estate
Kelly Right Real Estate - Hood River, OR
Customized Choices for your Real Estate Needs

I do not give them a gift.  When I went to the dentist this morning, he did not give me a gift when I paid my bill.  I understand it being part of marketing and leaving a tangible reminder, it is just is not for me. 

Apr 11, 2019 12:19 PM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Nope, can't find anything that I like that is worth it.

Apr 11, 2019 11:17 AM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Pearls for the Soul...a book of over 800 positive sayings. It bonds the gift giver to the gift receiver and is a keepsake for years. Seller discounts bulk sales. Book marked $12.95 Yours for 6.95 or in bulk as little as $2.00 per book

Apr 11, 2019 10:14 AM
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Jason E. Gordon
CMG Mortgage, San Diego, CA - San Diego, CA
Sr Loan Officer, CMA, CMPS, CDLP, CDRE, RCSD, CDPE

Always! My favorite gifts are Cutco knives. You can engrave them with your name/logo (which makes them "advertising" and not subject to "gift" tax deductions). Clients never throw them away (they literally use them every day), and thus, never forget your name.

 

Extremely high quality merchandise, which I prefer to associate myself with when trying to leave a lasting impression. Feel free to CLICK HERE to visit the website of the Rep that I use. I don't get any kickbacks whatsoever...I just like promoting people/professionals who do their job at a high level. 

Feel free to contact me directly if you have any questions.

Apr 11, 2019 09:30 AM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

We do not.

Apr 11, 2019 09:18 AM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Esther,

Some do. and some do not.  It depends on the market and the individuals in the marketplace.  A

Apr 11, 2019 07:55 AM
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Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

Wrong message - No closing gifts ! Instead visit them later with a House Warming gift proving you are their Realtor for Life !!!

Apr 12, 2019 06:31 AM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
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The keys!

Apr 12, 2019 06:07 AM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Nope.

Apr 11, 2019 03:36 PM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

No.

Apr 11, 2019 03:29 PM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

no.... when I was active, I gave gigantic Christmas baskets to my builders.... they were my clients.... I didn't work buyers....

Apr 11, 2019 02:42 PM
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John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

A gift card to a restaurant in the new community for the buyer. Or give card to a home improvement store. Generic gift card...MasterCard or Visa. Amazon gift cart. There are so many gift cards available there days!

Fruit basket. Wine basket. Subscription to Bacon of the Month. Pizza and beverages delivered on moving day.

Apr 11, 2019 12:51 PM
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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

Always, and annual little gifts after closing too. 

Apr 11, 2019 10:26 AM
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Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

Yes, it depends on the individual. 

Apr 11, 2019 10:13 AM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

I call it prospecting, I throw them a open house party and I do the cooking, so yes it is a closing gift but I pick up clients

 

Apr 12, 2019 11:58 AM
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Richard Bazinet /MBA, CRS, ABR
West USA Realty - Scottsdale, AZ
Phoenix Scottsdale. Sellers, Buyers & Relocations

Oldest old-school idea in real estate. I just don't get it.

Apr 12, 2019 07:31 AM
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Carla Freund
Keller Williams Preferred Realty - Raleigh, NC
NC Real Estate Transition & Relocation 919-602-848

Usually. I have a couple items that have my logo (cheese knife, mug, etc.) and a local basket company puts together a beautiful basket with a cheese board and some snacks. People seem to like it. The items with my logo are considered marketing pieces and the cost of the basket keeps me within the "gift" amount allowed by IRS.

Apr 12, 2019 06:21 AM
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Brenda Mayette
Miranda Real Estate Group, Inc. - Glenville, NY
Getting results w/ knowledge & know-how!

Yes they get great service from me and the ability to move in or onto their next chapter... On this very emotionally significant day, they do also get a token of celebration.  The exact gift differs from client to client; I try to listen throughout the course of our time together and get something suitable to their lifestyle. 

Apr 12, 2019 04:33 AM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
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I do but, it's not given to them at Closing - sometimes it's at the walk-through, other times, it's after they are settled. I don't give the same thing though - it varies, based upon the client.

Last week I gave deck chairs and a large plant, champagne & wine glasses to a buyer who bought a home at the lake. This week, a seller who was moving out of state received a painting of their lovely home as a keepsake.

Apr 11, 2019 06:36 PM
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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Yep. I want to be part of their conversation occasionally. And when they have guests I want to make it hard to be kept out of the conversation.

If they are people who makes things with their hands, adventurers, free spirits, athletes or new-bobs from Pa, there is a gift appropriate that is subliminal and uniquely present for each one.

For example, a new-bob will love my canoe adventure on the weekie Watchie.

The adventurer will want to demonstrate to their guests how vinegar and/or olive oil are most delightful over ice-cream.......if they do it the way I showed and use the ingredients in the closing gift.

Apr 11, 2019 11:51 AM
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Susie Kay
Ultra Real Estate Dallas Fort Worth - Plano, TX
North Dallas Specialist

 I usually do, and I tailored the gift depending upon the client. 

Apr 11, 2019 10:49 AM
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Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

I do oil painting. A few Golden Gate Bridges, Trolley end up in their living room ...

Apr 11, 2019 08:37 AM
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

I do, and personalized to the client.

Apr 27, 2019 04:48 PM
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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

What great answers. 

Usually, I make orchids arrangements.

Apr 19, 2019 01:40 PM
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Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV
Cornerstone Business Group Inc - Winchester, VA
Your Neighborhood Real Estate Sales Pro

Esther, it's client by client. I just had one of my listings sell where I was a dual agent. For my seller, I sent an electrician in from my electrical company to make electrical repairs. For the buyer, I gave some company swag with a gift card to a local favorite restaurant. It blessed the buyer and helps the local business do better. Everyone wins.

Apr 13, 2019 07:06 AM
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James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

I give a personalized cutting board.  the clients love it

Apr 12, 2019 02:01 AM