Working Smart in Real Estate

Some Realtors get a little too crazy with their closing gifts.  Most have their name emblazoned on whatever it it may be.  What I like to do is inexpensive and well received.

I go to the $1 store, yes the $1 store, and I buy two small garbage can or buckets.  I fill it with the things that most buyers will need but forget where they are packed.  Here are some item ideas.

• Paper Plates and cups.  There will be food of some kind.
• Paper Towels.
• Toilet Paper.
• Tooth brushes and tooth paste.
• All purpose cleaner
• Soap
• Bottles of Water
• Screwdrivers
• Hammer
• Snacks sometimes
• And always garbage bags.

That only cost $14.  Besides this being the perfect usable gift for your client, on the marketing side they will remember you every time they use those handy items to save them a trip to the store or some kind of improvisation.

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