Question of the week:
Our most unusual “Nick Answers Reddit” yet: How do I thank an exceptional Realtor?
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A variation of this question has come up three or four times in the past week alone on Reddit:
What would be a nice thing to do for a real estate agent that has repeatedly done an exceptional job? I would like to show sincere gratitude to my agent who has had a significant positive impact on the life of myself and my family through his work.
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Nick's Response
A similar question came up a week or so ago where a homeowner asked if they should reciprocate something for the closing gift that their Realtor gave to them. I’m a Realtor (obviously my opinion is biased) but my response to your question is similar to that one:
In short, we’re not expecting a gift from you and what’s the most meaningful to us is to know that we’ve made a positive impact on your life and your family, and that you appreciate the relationship that we’ve built together.
If your time working with your Realtor has been a great experience for you, then it was probably a good experience for your Realtor. If he’s a good Realtor he appreciates the professional relationship that you’ve built and even just expressing your gratitude will probably make a big impact on him. If you’d like to do something more tangible, the most meaningful things that you could do for him down the road would be:
Be vocal to friends and family about the experience you had working with him when real estate is mentioned.
A Google review or (especially) a video review. Those help us meet more people like the clients we’ve enjoyed working with.
An invitation to the housewarming party, if you’ve just moved. Introduce him to others as your Realtor.
A handwritten note. This business is often stressful, and I’ve kept every nice note that a client has written for me. I’m sure your Realtor would appreciate that if you wanted to write one.
I’m glad to hear that you’ve had a great experience!
3 Ways to make the most of your relationship with your Realtor
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Come to the Client Appreciation Events – We love to see you! Even though it might have been a while since we saw each other, we love catching up with you. We’re happy to show you some love with some good company and treats.
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Asking Advice – Whether it’s how to take care of your new lawn in Ottawa’s climate zone (we just wrote a blog for that!), what the market’s doing (monthly video on YouTube) or whether your sunroom addition is a good idea, we’re available to weigh in. You’re never wasting our time; we’re happy to help!
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Connections to Trusted Contractors – Whether you need a painter, plumber, accountant or stamp appraiser (really!) I “know a guy.” In fact, our team meets so many great professionals that we write an annual guide for our past clients! We know the best in town and are happy to share.
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