{"id":37679,"date":"2020-05-14T08:21:28","date_gmt":"2020-05-14T12:21:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/?p=37679"},"modified":"2024-12-28T06:14:29","modified_gmt":"2024-12-28T06:14:29","slug":"how-much-should-a-realtor-spend-on-a-closing-gift","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/2020\/05\/14\/how-much-should-a-realtor-spend-on-a-closing-gift\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Should A Realtor Spend On A Closing Gift?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"yoast-reading-time__wrapper\"><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__icon\"><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__descriptive-text\">Estimated reading time:  <\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__reading-time\">10<\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__time-unit\"> minutes<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all realtors spend money on a closing gift for their clients, but they should. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, I&#8217;ll explain why realtors should not let a client go without a special thank-you gift and not a cheap one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-closing-gift-ideas-for-realtors-and-clients-to-win-loyalty\">Closing Gift Ideas For Realtors and Clients To Win Loyalty<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Buying your client a realtor closing gift is a nice gesture to thank you for allowing them to assist in buying or selling a home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before we even get into anything to do with a closing gift, it&#8217;s important to note that it&#8217;s <strong>not a referral fee gesture<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By that, a realtor shouldn&#8217;t give the client a closing gift as a push for referrals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are six areas that I want to address within the real estate industry between a <strong>realtor and a client.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Do I get my realtor a gift at closing?<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How much do I spend on a realtor closing gift?<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What is a good gift to get your realtor?<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Should a realtor buy a client a closing gift?<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How much should a realtor spend on a closing gift?<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What are the best closing gifts from a Realtor?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Real estate is a cut-throat business; a realtor must go the distance to get the next client, a home sale, or a set of keys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some realtors have gone as far as to cut their commission to secure their next client.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That could be the difference of thousands of dollars; however, always consider the agent before the money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A crappy agent may offer a lower commission but be the worst at trying to help you buy a house or sell your house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-closing-gift-etiquette-is-there-such-a-thing\">Closing Gift Etiquette- Is there such a thing?<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/buying-a-house-.webp\" alt=\"Closing gift etiquette\" class=\"wp-image-143719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/buying-a-house-.webp 960w, https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/buying-a-house--300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/buying-a-house--768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/buying-a-house--630x420.webp 630w, https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/buying-a-house--150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/buying-a-house--696x464.webp 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>I am keeping a client relationship open after the sale or purchase of a home.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>There are many misconceptions about a closing gift and whether it is proper etiquette.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The more expensive the gift that a realtor gives, the better<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Less is better<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Don&#8217;t buy a closing gift; it&#8217;s not worth it<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clients will send referrals when you give a closing gift<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Your realtor will do more for you the next time around if you give them a closing gift<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To win a client&#8217;s loyalty, a realtor will offer a closing gift; in return, the client may do the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why would the client buy a closing gift for their realtor?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, there&#8217;s more to it than meets the eye, and a gift doesn&#8217;t necessarily mean <strong>spending money.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-importance-of-a-realtor-closing-gift-for-a-client\">Importance Of A Realtor Closing Gift For A Client<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Did your realtor give you a closing gift?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When I <a href=\"https:\/\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/2013\/07\/29\/buying-my-first-property-was-i-too-young\/\"><strong>bought my first two houses in the UK<\/strong><\/a>, I did not get a closing gift from my realtor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I suppose I never thought much about it as I wasn&#8217;t aware of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We both continued through the buying and selling process and went on our way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, like any other, my realtor asked me to pass along any referrals I might have and provided me with business cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I was thankful for the dedication of my realtor, especially since I had used him for all my transactions over the years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When Mrs. CBB bought her first house in Ontario, her realtor gave her a ceramic jar filled with Biscotti as a closing gift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It wasn&#8217;t something she had expected. However, she said getting a note from her realtor thanking her for the business was nice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The cookies for her meant he went the extra mile hoping she would continue using him for future transactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That makes sense and is a smart marketing idea for the realtor, but from a personal aspect, it&#8217;s <strong>building relationships.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-home-decor-as-a-realtor-closing-gift\">Home Decor As A Realtor Closing Gift<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When Mrs. CBB and I bought our current home, our realtor gave us two framed art pieces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The only problem with decor giving is that it might not fit the interior design idea of the client.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-continuing-the-relationship-between-realtor-and-client\">Continuing The Relationship Between Realtor and Client<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As well, without missing a year in 11 years of homeownership, our realtor has done the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Christmas Cards<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Christmas Gift for both our son and us<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Refrigerator Calendar<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Invitation to Christmas Gathering<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Taken us out for dinner<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Home visit to see how we were doing<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Monthly Real Estate Update Newsletter<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Any time we have a question, she answers it<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Like, wow!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s what I call a realtor who cares about her clients and will go the extra mile to keep them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The financial realization of the client relationship may take years before a client buys and sells again, but it&#8217;s that bridge the realtor holds onto.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Often you might find realtors who make it big-time pass the process to their associates, and they miss that personalization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With our realtor, we enjoy the above more than that closing gift because building that relationship is critical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-realtors-r-us\">Realtors R Us<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"607\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/house-for-sale-or-available.webp\" alt=\"House for sale\" class=\"wp-image-143721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/house-for-sale-or-available.webp 768w, https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/house-for-sale-or-available-300x237.webp 300w, https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/house-for-sale-or-available-531x420.webp 531w, https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/house-for-sale-or-available-150x119.webp 150w, https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/house-for-sale-or-available-696x550.webp 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The real estate agent industry is crowded, with many fierce competitors when <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/2021\/05\/27\/16-realtor-interview-questions-before-hiring\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">picking the right realtor<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every city, town, or village in Canada has loads of real estate agents to choose from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is why a realtor should shine bright, so they stand out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a realtor, it&#8217;s important to shine in all aspects of your client&#8217;s home&#8217;s buying and selling process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although some believe that realtors don&#8217;t work hard enough for the money they earn, it&#8217;s not easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-for-sale-by-owner-with-no-closing-gift\">For Sale By Owner With No Closing Gift<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sure, you can sell your house without a realtor and save the costs, but not everyone has the time or willingness to learn the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/2019\/02\/26\/how-to-successfully-host-a-winter-open-house-for-sale\/\">How to successfully host an open house for sale in the winter<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is why realtors are in demand, but for those who want to skip the realtor costs going it alone is worth the hassle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having to deal with all the front-line action from other agents, potential buyers, and legal matters is <strong>time-consuming<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Real Estate is a <strong>time-sensitive<\/strong> process where your realtor has to be on their toes to buy or sell a house for their clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes this means working through the night, showing homes, and hosting open houses for days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/2013\/03\/28\/open-houses-and-nosey-neighbours-are-they-worth-it\/\"><strong>Are real estate open houses worth it?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don&#8217;t work a 9 to 5 job and have 40 hours weekly in the real estate business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the odd occasion, you will have that fast sale or purchase, but for the most part, you&#8217;re mud-wrestling to the end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, realtors love the challenge and are typically always on the go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-money-hungry-or-lazy-realtors\">Money Hungry or Lazy Realtors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like every industry, some realtors are lazy and hope the buying and selling process falls nicely into place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/2016\/11\/05\/protect-your-property-from-open-house-theft\/\">How to protect your open house for sale from theft<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;m sure many of you can relate to knowing or hiring an agent who was not the right fit for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some realtors can attest to knowing other realtors who don&#8217;t put near as much effort into their careers to get ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the saying goes, &#8220;<strong>You get out as much as you put in,<\/strong>&#8221; which goes for your career no matter your industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-closing-gift-ideas-from-realtor-to-clients\">5 Closing Gift Ideas From Realtor To Clients<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"289\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/kitchen-aid-classic-mixer-closing-gift.webp\" alt=\"kitchen-aid-classic-mixer-closing-gift\" class=\"wp-image-143723\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/kitchen-aid-classic-mixer-closing-gift.webp 289w, https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/kitchen-aid-classic-mixer-closing-gift-150x156.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 289px) 100vw, 289px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>As a realtor, you run a business that builds relationships and returns clients and referrals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Building your client base will take time, and how you present yourself and your work ethic will show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you give your clients a closing gift depends on your personality and desire to grow your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all realtors give a closing gift; however, you can bet that your client will never forget the gesture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cost-of-a-realtor-closing-gift\">Cost of A Realtor Closing Gift<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"476\" height=\"316\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/our-happy-place-welcome-mat-closing-gift-1.webp\" alt=\"Front door mat\" class=\"wp-image-143724\" style=\"width:569px;height:378px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/our-happy-place-welcome-mat-closing-gift-1.webp 476w, https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/our-happy-place-welcome-mat-closing-gift-1-300x199.webp 300w, https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/our-happy-place-welcome-mat-closing-gift-1-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 476px) 100vw, 476px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Our Happy Place doormat<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>How much should a realtor spend on a closing gift?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some may say it depends on the client, but you don&#8217;t have to spend a fortune to say thanks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I don&#8217;t think clients will ditch you because you didn&#8217;t buy them a new flat-screen tv to put in your new home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it has been done, and for high-end clients, some realtors stop at nothing to make them happy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Everything from new appliances, expensive bottles of wine, club memberships, art, decor, and more have been given as a closing gift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Realtor referrals are everything, which means keeping the client happy.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Putting a value or number on what a realtor should spend on a closing gift is difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A realtor might consider how long they&#8217;ve been in the business, clientele, and the price of the home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I don&#8217;t think you can go wrong with a hand-written letter and a gift between <strong>$100-$300<\/strong> for most clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s look at <strong>5 closing gift ideas<\/strong> for realtors to give their clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you spend <strong>$2000 or $100 on a client&#8217;s closing gift depends on<\/strong> the relationship you&#8217;ve built.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fancy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/gp\/product\/B0009P5Z24\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=15121&amp;creative=330641&amp;creativeASIN=B0009P5Z24&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=canabudgbind-20&amp;linkId=b97a530b1076e18a3fed7fe6968cbeb1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mikasa wine glasses<\/a> and a bottle of champagne or wine<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>New microwave or other kitchen appliances<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Smart Technology (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/gp\/product\/B07NQ8YDJZ\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=15121&amp;creative=330641&amp;creativeASIN=B07NQ8YDJZ&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=canabudgbind-20&amp;linkId=9b320d395bbf9611c390c0d3e5e3977b\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alexa<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/gp\/product\/B083BY843Q\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=15121&amp;creative=330641&amp;creativeASIN=B083BY843Q&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=canabudgbind-20&amp;linkId=92756d5a8e746a8fca1626662f10a052\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ring Doorbell<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/gp\/product\/B01LR8PG52\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=15121&amp;creative=330641&amp;creativeASIN=B01LR8PG52&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=canabudgbind-20&amp;linkId=a7276f56b9a6526745d5d00d0ed0afa5\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Arlo Pro<\/a> Indoor or outdoor camera system<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gift Card or Gift Certificate to a fancy restaurant<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/gp\/product\/B07HP1JXD8\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=15121&amp;creative=330641&amp;creativeASIN=B07HP1JXD8&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=canabudgbind-20&amp;linkId=55855d69e6ede7648c821aa8bcc8cac7\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Welcome mat &#8220;Our Happy Home&#8221;<\/strong> <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-realtor-closing-gift-ideas-from-client-to-realtor\">5 Realtor Closing Gift Ideas From Client To Realtor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Should you give your realtor a closing gift?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Realtors enter into buying and selling homes for their clients because they enjoy the process and are passionate about real estate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can give your realtor a closing gift if that&#8217;s what you&#8217;d like to do; however, remember you&#8217;re the paying client.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They are doing their job, and you&#8217;re paying them to do it, so essentially, you&#8217;ve given them a closing gift, a purchase, or a sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to send a thank you to the realtor, write him\/her a handwritten thank-you letter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the letter, share your appreciation for their hard work by listing areas they excelled at during your home&#8217;s buying or selling process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, you can offer your realtor <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/2016\/03\/20\/the-best-old-fashioned-oatmeal-raisin-cookies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">baked cookies<\/a><\/strong> or a cake or use your skills to build or create something for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of all, real estate agents would love it if you referred them to your friends and family because you believe in them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any time we see social media requests looking for a local real estate agent, we always shout out to our realtor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/gp\/product\/B07VZ5DKY3\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=15121&amp;creative=330641&amp;creativeASIN=B07VZ5DKY3&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=canabudgbind-20&amp;linkId=eb93ca84015758b213836410ceb942bb\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>A hand-written letter on fancy stationery paper<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/2020\/03\/15\/scookies-are-the-ultimate-chocolate-chip-cookies\/\"><strong>Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A snip of your favourite indoor or outdoor plant in a pot<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bottle of homemade wine or preserves such as <a href=\"https:\/\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/2017\/09\/03\/strawberry-rhubarb-chia-seed-jam-low-carb-sugar-free\/\">jam<\/a>, jelly, sauerkraut, <a href=\"https:\/\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/2019\/09\/08\/easy-korean-kimchi-keto-recipe\/\">kimchi<\/a>,<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>An invitation to visit for a home-cooked meal in the new house.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"673\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Fancy-Stationary-Paper.webp\" alt=\"Fancy Paper\" class=\"wp-image-143720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Fancy-Stationary-Paper.webp 673w, https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Fancy-Stationary-Paper-300x276.webp 300w, https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Fancy-Stationary-Paper-456x420.webp 456w, https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Fancy-Stationary-Paper-150x138.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 673px) 100vw, 673px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-keeping-a-realtor-client-relationship-open\">Keeping A Realtor\/Client Relationship Open<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A closing gift is building a relationship to hold on to your clients for life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like our realtor, she always makes sure to pop into our lives, even if to say hello and see how things are going.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Building a relationship is all about this, even for business transactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Discussion:<\/strong> Did your realtor give you a closing gift? Did you give your realtor a closing gift?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leave your comments below, as I&#8217;d love to read about your experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mr.CBB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-related-links\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/2021\/02\/23\/what-a-home-buyer-should-avoid-telling-a-realtor\/\">What A Home Buyer Should Avoid Telling A Realtor<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/2013\/01\/23\/why-has-my-house-not-sold\/\">Why Has My House Not Sold?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/2021\/05\/27\/16-realtor-interview-questions-before-hiring\/\">16 Realtor Interview Questions Before Hiring<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/2021\/02\/18\/the-best-realtors-to-hire-and-what-to-look-for\/\">The Best Realtors To Hire And What To Look For<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/2013\/01\/24\/how-i-turned-my-passion-and-skills-into-making-extra-money\/\">How I Turned My Passion and Skills Into Making Extra Money<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Not all realtors spend money on a closing gift for their clients, but they should. 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