What is a good gift for your realtor?

What is a good gift for your realtor?

Gifts for the Traditional Real Estate Agent:

• Personalized coffee mug.
• Starbucks gift card.
• Gift baskets.
• Wine.
• Flowers.
• Engraved business card case.
• Personalized date book.
• Cell Phone battery extender.

Can I give my Realtor a bonus?

Yes, a real estate agent can accept a bonus as long as the details of the bonus are included in the sales contract and the payment is made, through the brokerage. The managing broker can pass the entire bonus onto the agent, or take their own brokers percentage and then pay the agent the remainder.

Can Realtors accept cash gifts from clients?

No, not really. Our office has fielded several questions lately regarding the federal regulations (RESPA) that govern what gifts Realtors can or cannot accept. Agents may be offered and accepting gift cards, concert tickets, or items of value against federal law.

Should House be empty for final walk-through?

Home sellers should always empty the home completely unless there is an agreement in place, otherwise it could create a problem at the final walk-through.

Does the seller have to clean the house?

Do Sellers Have to Clean the House? Real estate purchase contracts often stipulate that the house is to be “broom clean.” This is generally accepted to mean that the seller should at least sweep the floor and leave the walls and ceiling bare.

Do curtains stay when you sell a house?

Window Treatments: Blinds and shades that are attached to the window are typically considered fixtures. However, drapes or curtains that can easily slide off a rod are generally considered personal property. The brackets and mounts, however, could be considered fixtures unless excluded from the purchase contract.

How do I clean my house to sell it?

How to Prepare Your House for Sale

1. Disassociate From Your House.
2. Depersonalize Your House.
3. Declutter Your House.
4. Organize Bedroom Closets and Storage Cabinets.
5. Consider Renting a Storage Unit.
6. Remove or Replace Favorite Items.
7. Make Minor Repairs.
8. Make the House Sparkle.

What is soft staging?

Soft staging is a lesser-known version of home staging. Soft staging has the same concept as traditional home staging but without the furniture. We bring in artwork and accessories that compliment the home to make it feel warmer and more inviting.

How do you stage a house for quick sale?

Home Staging Tips: How to Stage a House for a Quick Sale

1. Highlight the home’s best features.
2. Declutter and remove any trash.
3. Remove all personal items.
4. Use white towels in the bathroom.
5. Change out the cabinet hardware.
6. Keep the kitchens and baths as clean as possible.
7. Make the bed with white bedding.
8. Hang a set of drapes.

What makes a house hard to sell?

Factors that make a home unsellable “are the ones that cannot be changed: location, low ceilings, difficult floor plan that cannot be easily modified, poor architecture,” Robin Kencel of The Robin Kencel Group at Compass in Connecticut, who sells homes between $500,000 and $28 million, told Business Insider.

Why am I not getting any showings of my house?

Let’s get straight to the biggest issue: In almost every case, the reason your house isn’t getting showings is because it’s priced too high. Again, the lack of interest has nothing to do with your home. The price is the biggest number and, most likely, the first reason shoppers select or scroll by the listing.