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Susan Emo
Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

I like to leave it as a surprise for them (and their pets) and then we have a nice long chat when they call to thank me for their surprise and tell me all about how they found it, and how cool it was on such a long stressful day, etc.   That's when the referrals come in fast and furious :)

Jun 02, 2015 02:40 AM
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Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I prefer to hand the gifts out in person. 

Jun 02, 2015 01:51 PM
Rainmaker
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Chris and Dick Dovorany
Homes for Sale in Naples, Bonita Springs and Estero, Florida - Naples, FL
Broker/Associate at Premiere Plus Realty

Don't believe in closing gifts.

Jun 02, 2015 09:30 AM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Paul S. Henderson, Realtor, Tacoma Washington I prefer to hand the gift  in person - and of course, Thank You notes in mail.

Jun 02, 2015 04:27 AM
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Ruth Grainger-Starr
Gold District Realty - Cripple Creek, CO
providing AWESOME real estate adventures

Paul, I send thank you cards to them since most of my clients are out of town and do not close in person. If I know a favortie restraurant I wil include a gift card for them.

Jun 02, 2015 03:28 AM
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Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

I have my asst do it.  (Note: we have way more customers than most realtors do)

Jun 02, 2015 03:24 AM
Rainmaker
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Holleay Parcker - Spinnaker Realty - Serving Clients From Corolla to Hatteras
SPINNAKER REALTY LLC - Kitty Hawk, NC
With 14 Yrs Experience in Outer Banks Real Estate

Typically, I find something for the buyer that suits their new beach house, some decorative item that they will put on the wall.  I always give the gift in person, usually at closing (if they are in town for it).  If they aren't able to come for closing, I wait until they are down at the cottage, and then stop in and give it to them.  I find that these cottage gifts are very well received, much better than just taking them out to dinner.  

Oh, and if they have a dog, I get a little something for their pet as well...Recently, one of my buyers wrote a testimonial and in it they included how happy they were that I got their dog Napoleon a new toy.

It's the little things... 

Jun 02, 2015 02:07 AM
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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

I always send thank you cards by mail.  Though when it comes to gifts, I prefer to do that in person.

Jun 02, 2015 01:39 AM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Paul,

We have done it in person when possible.  Some gifts were ordered like bareroot roses, so that was sent through the company... A

 

Jun 02, 2015 01:25 AM
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Cindy Davis
SD Home Source Realty - San Diego, CA

If my client is in town, I usually hand them their gift.

Jun 02, 2015 12:59 AM
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

Buyers I personally deliver their gift.  With sellers it depends on where they are moving.  If out of the area I will present at closing. 

Jun 02, 2015 12:58 AM
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Renee Paray
Coldwell Banker Realty - Blue Bell, PA
REALTOR

I always hand deliver thank you gifts when ever possible. I had a client who went sailing and had to mail his thank you gift to him at his new address. 

Jun 02, 2015 12:52 AM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

always done in person....

Jun 02, 2015 12:47 AM
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Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

Always hand them the gift.

Jun 02, 2015 12:44 AM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

It depends

Mar 03, 2018 06:55 AM