Estate Agent Gift Ideas?

Jonbvn

Maybe I am Scrooge, but buying our EA a gift after we moved recently never crossed our minds. They did very nicely out of their 1% + VAT already.

Hezzawithkids

We were in a similar situation a few years ago OP where our EA went above and beyond to ensure a smooth sale. What we did was write to their MD/HO cc to the local office with a fulsome letter singing their praises and naming individuals who had worked particularly hard on our behalf. Went down a treat, a bit more permanent than any gifts and a boost to their morale when all they usually get is complaints.

Jay_C

ReformedShopper wrote: »

A box of chocolates and a card is great idea. That way they can share with other team members who may have worked on the deal.

I'm thinking of doing the same for my broker. Sure they earn commission on the deal, but it's a nice gesture and you never know when you might need them again, especially if you think they've done a good job.

I will NOT be doing the same for my solicitor, but that's another story!

Yes i agree, will be doing the same for my broker, instrumental again in seeing the transaction through to completion

DRP

hair gel, fat tie, shiny cuff links ?

theartfullodger

I have in the past promised a magnum of champagne before the deal was done: Gets their attention if nothing else...

If you really want to do them a favour write a very positive thanks letter praising the individual(s) concerned & send it to the highest director/manager you can find: That will be worth loads more to the individuals...

DigForVictory

Given the Festive Season is approaching, check first for whoever's doing deals on the big tins of sweeties (Morrisons, last I heard, but please check!)

That and a card & a bunch of flowers (already in a vase?) is downright handsome.

If you plan to have doings with them again, add a carefully worded letter, naming names, thanking those who you feel have gone above & beyond for you, copied to them, their management & their senior management. You'll see somewhat stupefied expressions intially but when the penny drops, the whole team will be stretching that bit further for you.

While you're buying the sweeties, &/or biscuit assortment, get extras to take to your dentist, GP & schools to facilitate relocating notes, introduce yourself & generally start & end sundry relationships with appreciation.

Pixie5740

Chocolate to stop them stealing it from their clients' properties.

hazyjo

I've given Champagne/fizz/wine for males and flowers for a female EA.

And only if I think they've gone over and above...

Jx

Davesnave

Easy .........:D

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mum2one

I think it's a lovely idea - I would suggest a box of chocs for the office - at the mo most of the supermarkets have them for £5 a box, also a letter to the management saying thank u naming the individual.

Yes ok they've made a sale - but as you say if they have gone beyond the call of duty it is nice to show you appriciate it.

A recent one we had, up on holiday in wales and my father got rushed into hospital seriously ill, I'm trying to find alternative accommodation as we needed to stay there - the amount of phone calls and driving around kept hitting virtual brick walls - it's summer holidays ( I know that's why we were on holiday) then it was sorry don't take pets - then by a miracle i saw a lady who rents a caravan - pet free - but after explaining what happened - no problem, bring the dog and if u need to leave him in the caravan that's ok, it will be a one off pet stay - some people might say she's getting paid for the van - as she was an older lady I brought her a pot plant and small box of chocs - she cried it was the first time anyone had done that for her - she then said if ever I want to hire the caravan again no prob and I can bring the dog.

For me a little thank you made the ladies day, and a future booking esp as she was a lot cheaper than where we currently stayed xx