Holiday Baskets

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Six years ago, with the Internet slowly creeping into our lives (and our business) I sensed change was in the air, as far as my clients annual holiday gifts were concerned. So I conducted a not so scientific study by sending out a postage-paid questionnaire to active and closed clients asking for their input about what they would like to receive from me as my year-end gift.

First they said thank goodness I sent them a good-looking calendar and not the magnets and silly notepads that screamed "it's all about me, your real estate agent". But, they went on to say, that my calendar really didn't cut it either. It merged with the pile of other calendars from their insurance agent, paper boy, and other home-related service providers. So I asked, "what do you want", they said how much do you spend per client?, I said" about ten dollars". They replied, "be creative, but it has to be about us". Oh, boy.

The good thing was I did my focus-group in August, so I had time to "be creative". The biggest problem was how do I give as much bang for the ten bucks. Then I decided, I can't hide how much I spend, give the ten bucks and find something that my clients would appreciate during the harried holiday season. Starbucks gift certificates. That was the revelation, something they could treat themselves to, and I couldn't even have my name embossed on the gift card! I dutifully went to Starbucks one late November morning and bought allot of ten dollar gift cards. I picked up some clear business card holders at the office supply store and put them on the inside flap of my holiday cards. I put my business card behind the gift card. And off they went the first of December. Score! The emails starting flowing in, thank-you, we love it, we talked about you when we stopped for coffee while shopping, we used it as an excuse not to go shopping, our friends thought it was so cool. And it wasn't about me. I got it. Here are some additional holiday gift ideas for clients that are about them.

-Zaggat restaurant guide, for your city or a nearby one.

-Subscription to local city magazine or a nearby one.

-Entertainment coupon-savings book.

-Photo frames.

-Nice stationary.

-Locally made candy, candles, jams, and baked goods.

-Car wash gift certificates.

-A note that you made a donation to a local food pantry in place of your gift.

-Cookie or fruit baskets.

-Holiday season blooming plant.

-Gift cards from a variety of places.

Mark Nash is the author of "Fundamentals of Marketing for the Real Estate Professional", "Starting & Succeeding in Real Estate", "Reaching Out: The Financial Power of Niche Marketing", and "1001 Tips for Buying and Selling a Home". Mark is a contributing writer for: Realtor (R) Magazine Online, Broker Agent News, Real Estate Executive Magazine, Principal Broker, and Realty Times. He contributes residential real estate analysis to Business Week, CBS The Early Show, CNN, HGTVpro.com, The New York Times, and USA Today. View his books at http://www.1001RealEstateTips.com


Creamer -Home for the Holiday's


Creamer -Home for the Holiday's


$9.95


Creamer -Home for the Holiday's. Microwave and dishwasher safe.

Winter Krispette Collection


Winter Krispette Collection


$24.95


Tis the Season! Share the holiday sweetness! A premium collection of seasonal Krispettes in gift boxes perfect for sending sweet thoughts to all the people on your holiday list. This assortment includes four Krispettes: Egg Nog, Roca Crunch, Peppermint Spark and Mint Everest.

May Baskets Poster Print


May Baskets Poster Print


$29.58


Last Name: Campanelli. First Name: Pauline. Paper Width: 32. 000. Paper Height: 24. 000. Subject: Floral & Botanical / Still Life. Color: Brown / Earthtones.

Baskets Poster Print


Baskets Poster Print


$5


Last Name: Pullen. First Name: Grace. Paper Width: 7. 00. Paper Height: 3. 50. Subject: Mottoes, Verses, Texts. Style or Genre: Decorative. Decor: Country and Rustic. Primary Color: Black. Secondary Color: Brown.

Baskets Of Flowers Poster Print


Baskets Of Flowers Poster Print


$21.25


Last Name: Italian. Paper Width: 14. 000. Paper Height: 10. 000. Style or Genre: Array.

Hanging Baskets Poster Print


Hanging Baskets Poster Print


$31.87


Last Name: Bergstrom. First Name: Stephen. Paper Width: 22. 00. Paper Height: 28. 00. Subject: Landscape:Street Scenes & Markets. Style or Genre: Decorative. Decor: Contemporary. Primary Color: Hot Pink. Secondary Color: Cornflower Blue.

Bamboo Sushi Mat for Sushi Making Bamboo Sushi Mat for Sushi Making
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hi quality bamboo sushi mat for sushi making

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Christmas In the Heart Christmas In the Heart
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Mikasa Holiday Classic basket NIB
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Longaberger Holiday Botanical Liner for TV Time Basket
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NEW Longaberger Holiday Plaid Small Recipe Basket Liner
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Mill Hill Holiday Ornament H41 Christmas Basket X St
Mill Hill Holiday Ornament H41 Christmas Basket X St
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Longaberger 2009 Holiday Helper Treats Basket Set w Lid
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LONGABERGER BASKETS HOLIDAY STRIPE TOTE BAG PURSE NEW
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Boyds Treasure Box Merrys Holiday Basket w Berry McNib
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Square Holiday Everyday Basket Very Cute NEW
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Round Holiday Everyday Basket Very Cute NEW
Round Holiday Everyday Basket Very Cute NEW
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Longaberger 1996 holiday cheer basket
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HANDLED RED HOLIDAY CERAMIC CANDY BASKET NEW
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2009 Holiday Helper Treats Basket Set
2009 Holiday Helper Treats Basket Set
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Longaberger 2009 Holiday Sweets Basket SET NEW
Longaberger 2009 Holiday Sweets Basket SET NEW
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EASTER BASKET EGGS EARLY 1907 HOLIDAY POSTCARD
EASTER BASKET EGGS EARLY 1907 HOLIDAY POSTCARD
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1993 LONGABERGER HOLIDAY BASKET OF THANKS
1993 LONGABERGER HOLIDAY BASKET OF THANKS
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Boyds Treasure Box Nicholas Holiday Basket w Spruce
Boyds Treasure Box Nicholas Holiday Basket w Spruce
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STEP STAIR BASKET TASKETS FARMER WOODEN HOLIDAY FLOWER
STEP STAIR BASKET TASKETS FARMER WOODEN HOLIDAY FLOWER
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Longaberger 2003 Holiday Hostess Joyful Chorus Basket
Longaberger 2003 Holiday Hostess Joyful Chorus Basket
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1999 Longaberger Holiday Small Round Basket w Liner
1999 Longaberger Holiday Small Round Basket w Liner
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1993 Longaberger Holiday basket of thanks 2 Family sign
1993 Longaberger Holiday basket of thanks 2 Family sign
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Longaberger 2009 Holiday Helper Treats Basket Set
Longaberger 2009 Holiday Helper Treats Basket Set
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LONGABERGER 2004 HOLIDAY HELPER BASKET SET W LINERPROT
LONGABERGER 2004 HOLIDAY HELPER BASKET SET W LINERPROT
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LONGABERGER 1998 Happy Holidays Basket w Brass Plaque
LONGABERGER 1998 Happy Holidays Basket w Brass Plaque
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Longaberger 2004 Holiday Hostess Greetings Basket prot
Longaberger 2004 Holiday Hostess Greetings Basket prot
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LONGABERGER 2009 HOLIDAY HELPER TREATS BASKET SET NEW
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Longaberger Holiday Hostess Snowflake Basket 1997
Longaberger Holiday Hostess Snowflake Basket 1997
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Longaberger Holiday Homecoming Hostess Basket Combo
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Longaberger 1996 Holiday Cheer BasketRed
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MIKASA CRYSTAL HANDLED BASKET WITH HOLIDAY BELLS
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12 Longaberger Basketssome spec ones holiday events
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Longaberger basket liner holiday holly pattern
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Holiday Nut Cups Baskets set 4 early 1900s Flowers
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4 Longaberger Baskets Holiday Ornaments
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Longaberger 2005 Holiday Helper Basket w Liner Prot
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Longaberger Tea Basket Liner Holiday Botanical NEW
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2007 Longaberger Holiday Helper Basket Combo w Dish
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Longaberger Holiday Sleigh Basket
Longaberger Holiday Sleigh Basket
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Longaberger 2009 Holiday Plaid Recipe basket Liner NIP
Longaberger 2009 Holiday Plaid Recipe basket Liner NIP
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2007 Holiday Bee American Crafts Tradition Basket
2007 Holiday Bee American Crafts Tradition Basket
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Longaberger BISCUIT Basket Liner HOLIDAY STRIPE
Longaberger BISCUIT Basket Liner HOLIDAY STRIPE
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