I had learned from my agent, even if things are not working, I will get him a gift card for his time.

I only know of occasional 10% off coupons they offer for moving.One way I have gotten more discounts is buying gift cards online for about 10% off of their face value.

I gave mine some Walmart gift cards and clothing and sent them on the way to find a new place to live.

Going even further I discovered the state I now live in (SD) offers a 3% gift towards a down payment if you get an FHA through their program (SDHDA).  

Creative things buyers can do to purchase a home1. gift funding2. selling and refinancing existing assets3. non-occupant co-borrowers4. using a 401(k)5. temporary IRA transfer6. pledged asset mortgage7. equity transfer and bridge loan8. employer assisted mortgage3.

FHA allows for a 6% seller concession (1 to 4 units), conventional allows only 3%, FHA allows for 100% gift funds, conv is limited.

Granite slabs would have been the last thing I'd think of, I'd think logistics would be a real issue.I can see and know we could get signs, banners, home welcome gifts, anything printed, embossed, hats, work and casual clothing, gadgets for advertising such as cards, pens, pen-pencil sets, calculators, watches, phones, really any small item for home, auto or business and promotional novelties.

I like to provide new doormats as a kind of housewarming gift, plus a fire extinguisher and any specialized floor cleaner.

Depending on the loan, the rest of the downpayment and closing costs can be credits in the form of gifts and/or seller concessions.Depending on the loan, the Seller concessions is capped as Jon mentioned, commonly it is 3%.

The fact that you're only tacking on $5grand is a gift to the buyer.