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Updated almost 9 years ago on . Most recent reply
Bird-dogging + food?
I'm currently knocking on people's doors to make leads and I was wondering if bringing desserts or pastries is too much of a gesture? To the home owner, I'm just a stranger. Would it be weird for a total stranger to be giving you chocolate chip cookies, while talking about why you're selling your house?
If we connected with eachother before and we're doing some negotitations today, I would definitely bring some cookies over. A stranger knocking on my door? I don't know, what do you guys think?
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That is a sweet gesture but the liability is not worth it. Imagine if the potential seller has a food allergy i.e. nuts, eggs, flour etc. I think it would be best to get to know them then take them out for a coffee/diner meeting where they can select their own food item.
Hope this helps you out 👍