How about THAT as a gift?!?!

Say you have a 200k house and the seller says "If you give me a discount on selling this house I will use you to buy the property we are moving to"The house they are moving to is larger and costs more so you agree.Then after they sell they go with a DIFFERENT agent on the purchase and get another rebate (dishonest double-dip) from the seller.Same with an investor saying rebate me on the purchase and I will re-list with you on the sale.1.You don't know that they will relist with you or try to get you to go down with a flat fee.2.You don't know when and if it will sell.This is why if you have been in this game for awhile you don't go for these types of arrangements.I tell the sellers my terms when listing.They either agree or disagree.When they disagree we part ways and they usually call me back a week later or months later to agree to my terms.If a broker/agent gets free Taco Bell that is funny.I remember my meetings working for a developer on commercial projects.Would always meet at an upscale restaurant and gave me a 500 Ruth's Chris gift card for Christmas.So if you want big free meals go for the developers!!

This was a gift from the heavens due to the rarity of something this sweet! 

Give this Realtor Mag  article a read What Unlicensed Assistants Can Do in Your State it breaks down the specifics for every state, California included.Here is what unlicensed assistants can & can not do in my home state of Ohio.DOS AND DON’TS FOR UNLICENSED PERSONAL ASSISTANTSDO: Call people to schedule appointments.Call the owners of properties listed by the brokerage to schedule showings, closings, or inspections.Prepare market value analysis forms.Compile listing packages.Prepare listing presentations.Write and place advertisements.Take and develop photographs of properties.Address and mail open-house invitations and thank you notes to open-house attendees.Deliver documents such as offers and counter-offers.Coordinate direct mail campaigns.Create flyers and brochures.Maintain mailing lists.Monitor closing details.Coordinate closings.Communicate with sellers and buyers regarding delivery or pick-up of keys.Process sales.Enter listings on office “listing board”.Mail copies of ads to sellers.Install and maintain “For Sale”, “Open House”, and “Sold” signs (after satisfaction of contingencies).Coordinate sending of gifts, flowers, etc.Order legal description and plot plan.Prepare open house materials and prepare and mail highlight sheets as needed.Submit earnest money to secretary.Assemble For Sale By Owner and expired leads for follow up by REALTOR.Mail expired and For Sale By Owner letters.Assist with organization of agent tour.If and when property is vacated, periodically inspect and oversee maintenance and care.Install and remove lock boxes.Input listings into Multiple Listing Service and handle Multiple Listing Service changes.Map properties for showing to buyers.Inform seller or buyer of title transfer and deliver or pick up keys.Communicate with escrow officer/branch escrow secretary to keep up to date on all activities during the escrow period.Gather the names, addresses, and phone numbers of all parties to the transaction, including sellers, buyers, REALTORS, loan officer, title company, etc.Keep calendar of all important dates, i.e., loan application, loan approval, inspections, satisfaction of contingencies, title transfer, etc.Attend sales meetings at request of REALTORS.Process incoming and outgoing referrals as deemed correct by the company.Special events promotion, organization, and implementation.Handle bank and trust deliveries.Handle all transaction record-keeping in an organized, complete, and clear manner.Search legal and/or city/county records.Compile information and keep records for income tax preparation.DON’T: Make representations about the services offered by the real estate brokerage.Interpret documents or answer questions concerning documents.Ask, answer, or discuss questions concerning asking price, address, number of bedrooms, or other qualities of a property.Ask owners questions as to their housing needs in order to determine their interest in listing their property.Gather information on an owner’s house or a home an owner may be looking for.Provide information to the owner on properties listed.Request the names of others interested in buying or selling a property.Direct or assist in the procuring of a prospect which is calculated to result in the sale, lease, or exchange of real estate.Here is another example.

Go apologize for the short notice and give her a coffee shop gift card to enjoy with her boyfriend.

Obviously this is something that would only be offered to tenants that have proven to be better quality.I figured that I would escalate the value of the benefit based on how long they have been a tenant.So for signing a renewal after the first year offer options of either a $100 gift card, free accent wall painting, or maybe a lease credit, etc.For signing a renewal after the second year offer options of $200 gift card, professional carpet cleaning, free flat screen TV, etc.

A waiter earning tips vs a bus driver earning steady paychecks), your monthly debts in relation to your monthly income, etc.3) Money - how much you have for a down payment, closing costs and maybe even reserves, where is the money coming from; is it your money or a gift from a great aunt?

I do a Christmas gift every year. 

I sent him a large gift basket as a token of gratitude.

I think if we ask the renter to mark the  money as gift when sending it then there is no charge to receive money in Paypal.