Sometimes I bake chocolate brownies.I take inside pictures and put them into a water proof folder outside, so that people who just drive by see more and want to come in.I've once driven around the neighborhood and got 10 'for sale by owner' houses together.

Remember the chocolates ;)

I'd love to be able to meet in person someday and talk about real estate over some coffee or hot chocolate (if coffee isn't your thing ;) ).

The example that Brandon and Josh use, is a box of assorted chocolates.

Which is better, chocolate, vanilla or strawberry?

We also give out chocolates at closing to them as well as the agents and closing company.....not anything huge but it helps you stand out to others in the biz.....thank you @JScott for the tip!

We have a great tenant who brings us specialty chocolate from Europe when he goes home to visit.

For example, my business is very high touch customer service, we have wine and chocolate at check in, higher end amenities, really nice plush and soft towels, linens and beds.

We charge a premium rate, but they check in to a bottle of wine and chocolates, get brunch at a local mom and pop place that is fabulous and makes them feel like royalty, and we have tons of recommendations for activities, sights to see, insider tips and tricks, restaurants, and other things in the units such as hiking books, history of the area books, and just a lending library full of books to read in case someone wants to do that during the stay.

., when the 'something', whether it's money or a gift, is tied to the fact that the sale closed), the recipient needs to have a real estate license because it qualifies as a referral fee.The advice I've gotten when I want to thank a client for referring another client to me (a box of chocolates is what I usually do, sounds simple but it goes over well) is to make sure I send it when I get the referral, not after the new client's deal has closed, so that it's clearly a thank you for the referral and not connected to the closing.Probably in your state code of legislation for real estate agents this is addressed somewhere.