Do you know someone who has just moved into their new home and need a great gift idea? This fall themed gift basket is perfect as a housewarming gift idea.

Today's special is....

Autumn Spectacular

Regular Price: $64.95 - Sale Price: $49.95 - A 23% Discount

The leaves are turning and cooler air is approaching, what better way to welcome fall then with this fabulous Autumn Spectacular? It is loaded with our wonderful fall items.

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Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Say Thank you to your Realtor

It isn't hard coming up with many Real Estate Closing ideas and if you happen to know a wonderful Realtor or are working with a one on the buying of your brand new home or selling of your current one, maybe you would like to show your appreciation for his/her hard work and give him/her a theme based gift basket.

First, choose your basket. Make sure it is large enough to hold everything. Also make it a nice, classic looking basket. That way it will match any decor and would be suitable for the Realtor or real estate professional to take home or to take back to his/her office.

Next, find some really nice tissue paper to cover the bottom of the basket. You will need it after you place all of your gifts in the basket.

Now begin adding your gifts. Here are a few suggestions on some you may want to give.

1. Gourmet cheeses, crackers and wine This way the Realtor can make a toast to all the hard work that he/she accomplished.

2. Gifts that will help him/her during his/her job: Nice, executive style pens and pencils, leather bound notebooks of all sizes, a new pocket calendar, a new calculator, erasures, paper clips, a miniature stapler, and if he/she did an exceptional job, maybe a new cell phone or a new MP3 player so he/she can upload his/her favorite songs to play during all those endless hours of travel.

3. A basket filled with flavored coffees, cookies, cup cakes or you could even do something a bit more healthy and give a basket filled with fresh fruits of all varieties.

Remember to place a little bit of the extra tissue around the items in your basket and then add a pretty card and possibly a picture of your family in front of your home, once you all have moved in and have gotten settled.

Creating a basket to say thank you to your Realtor is fast and easy. Let them know how much you appreciate all their hard work.

Labels: house warming ideas, housewarming gifts, realtor thank you gifts

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Real Estate Closing Gifts

Finishing that sale on the home or property is a great feeling. However, you are not done yet! Before you can pull out the champagne glasses and make a toast, have you sent your new tenants or clients a real estate closing gift? My guesses are you haven't. And the best real estate closing gifts to give them is a New Home gift basket.

The typical gift of appreciation, is the infamous thank you note. Don't get me wrong there is nothing wrong with a little note of appreciation, but what will really set you apart, and guarantee a good word of mouth, is something else to go along with that note. So why not deliver a wonderful gift basket to their new home or apartment!

So Why Should you Go This extra step and send a gift along with your thank you note?

BECAUSE IT IS GUARANTEED TO MAKE YOUR CLIENT HAPPY!

A happy client, means a great referral to friends and associates. Which means more business for you along with a better success rate! Imagine how many new clients you will get if you sent a Real Estate Closing Gift with each transaction!

And don't forget about the other people involved in the closing of the house or property. Appraisers, lending institutions, closing lawyers, insurance agents, remodeling specialists, house cleaners, just to name a few, are also great people to send a closing gift basket too. How you interact with every person involved before and after the transaction will also help ensure repeat business! And what better way to do that than to send a gift basket as a final thank you for all their cooperation!

Without sending a real estate closing gift, you are missing out on a great opportunity to network through your clients. An opportunity no great property manager, or realtor would want to miss out on.

They say first impressions are everything, but don't forget about your final one! Leave a lasting impression by giving a gift that everyone will love, a New Home gift basket.

Labels: house warming ideas, housewarming gifts, real estate closing gifts

Thursday, June 12, 2008

Personal Gifts for New Home

A new home of your dreams is a very exciting time in anyone's life. After years of scrimping and saving, you finally have the house you've always imagined. If someone you know is going through this new house transition, just think about how completely thrilled they must be. Even if your friends are moving farther away from you which is a little depressing, take a moment to realize how this change will benefit your friends. And what better way to share in their happiness than to give your friends a personal gift for their new home!

In order to begin thinking about what your friends may need you must realize that a new home means lots of new changes, as they begin a new journey in life. If they decide to have a housewarming party, this would be the ideal time to present them with their gift.

Things to consider:

How close is your relationship with the new home buyers?
Are you wanting to make this a funny gift, practical, decorative, or something more formal?
What is your budget?

After you've answered these three simple questions, you are ready to begin generating gift ideas. Assuming your relationship is more on a personal level, you should have a better understanding of the tastes of the recipient. In most cases, it is best not to buy a decorative gift for the new home owner, since you have no idea how they plan on decorating. But if you're going to be helping them decorate, or know what they like, then go ahead and buy them a new addition to their home decor.

You should also have a general idea if they need some new appliances, or silverware, or whatever. Buying anyone a gift that is practical and useful is not only nice and thoughtful, but takes the burden off of the homeowners to buy that product.

Formal gifts for your friends are always nice. Fancy china, crystal vases or frames, make excellent presents. Depending on your budget, you can definitely find very elegant gifts that would look nice in any home.

As for a funny gift, only you can really know what is appropriate to give. What is funny to one person, may not be funny to another. If you are wanting to give a gift that illicits a laugh, why not also give them something practical or decorative in addition to the funny one. That way they not only get a laugh, but get something they can use.

Whatever gift you decide to give your friends, gifts from the heart are always the best and most cherished. Buying a new home is a big change, and your gift should only make it better.

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