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What to give to agent?
Our agent ended up buying us drinks and appetizers when we closed, and coming over with plants in a big pot when we moved in. What do we get her? I always heard it wasn't customary to get the agent any gifts but I feel weird not reciprocating that gesture now that we're in this situation.
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Re: What to give to agent?
IF we ever find a house, we already decided we are giving our REA a GC to Ruth Chris Steak House. I wouldn't normally do something this grand (since she will get a commission) but she has been to hell and back with us.
I think something paired down from that would be nice if you feel so inclined and again, remember the best reward is referrals for business and their commission.
Referrals are the best "gift." If you do something, I would have it be small-ish since they are monetarily compensated for their work.
Agree!
When we sold, we sent an Edible Arrangement to her office. She and her staff really went the extra mile for us those last few days, and she didn't make much on commission. We recommend her all the time.
When we bought, we didn't give our agent anything. She's lucky we didn't file a complaint with the state board.
A heart-felt card and refer her on to family and friends.
She gave you a gift because she made money off of the transaction and appreciates your business. The gift-giving needs only to go one way. There's no reason to feel badly about that.
The best gift you can give is to ask for some of her business cards and tell her you'd like to have them to give friends who are interested in making a move. Then do it as the opportunity arises.
This is her business. Not to be harsh, but she brought you plants and treated you to drinks & appetizers because she's doing her job with polish and with flair in hopes of repeat business and recommendations. Not because she's looking for a new BFF or to exchange Christmas cards with. So if you want to let her know you appreciate her efforts to make your homebuying experience awesome, let her know in the way she's hoping for: more business. She's not doing this because she wants gift cards, bottles of wine that may not be her favorite, etc.
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BS! Sorry but hairdressers, bartenders, etc all are compensated for their work too. I get really offended by this train of thought. To understand why...take the total commission, split it in two (between 2 offices), take out company franchise fees, then split it in two again (sometimes more or less), you will get the amount the agent might get. And then, subtract the gas, time, taxes, etc from this. RE agents truly don't make anything.
Please please please give them something if they have done a good job. A gift certificate is perfect and will be very appreciated.