Realtors can’t ever go wrong buying champagne as a closing gift, right?
Wrong.
That’s the case if, unbeknownst to the agent, their client just finished a 12-step program (now presumably on Zoom, thanks to the Pandemic).
Or hates the restaurant you bought them a gift certificate to.
Or already has four kitchen knife sets (albeit, none with your name prominently engraved on them 🙂).
Which underscores the one, cardinal rule governing closing gifts: it’s anything — presumably home or moving-related — that the client will really appreciate (within limits).
“Know Your Client” (and deal size)
In that vein . . . it’s hard to top the Buyer’s agent who popped for a new dryer (or so I heard).
Apparently, the agent found out that the Buyer’s dad was buying a washing machine for the newly purchased home, and the agent arranged to buy a matching dryer.
P.S.: Before any clients send me an indignant email asking me where their new dryer is . . . the home in question was $1.5M.
See also, “I Guess That Would Literally Be a Housewarming Gift“; “Closing Table Etiquette: Safe ” and Taboo ” Topics“; and “Dress Code for Home Closings**“.
Plus: “Will You Be at Closing?” (& Other Silly Questions)“; “Home Closing “Phews!” and Close Calls“; and “How to Blow a Seller’s Good Will ” and a $150 Closing Gift.”
