It’s often been said that buying a home might be the most important financial decision we ever make.
For Realtors, helping new buyers achieve their dream of home ownership is the most rewarding part of the job.
What better way to commemorate the occasion of closing on their dream home than with a special gift?
Here are just a few ideas that come to mind. These are unique gift ideas that I think will make a lasting impression on your clients and show them that you’re more than just their agent – you’re their friend.
Here are 8 creative closing gift ideas for Lake Norman Realtors!
1. FilterTime
FilterTime is a local business that offers subscription plans for homeowners to receive the air filters for their HVAC system automatically.
This one is a no-brainer! Until I discovered FilterTime, I was always forgetting to replace the air filters in our house. Now, they show up at our front door every two months.
Founded by NASCAR drivers, Blake Koch and Dale Earnhardt, Jr.
Buy your clients a subscription and they’ll be reminded of you every time their air filters arrive at their door.
*Use code LOCAL for 20% off your first order!
Photo courtesy of FilterTime
2. Juelerye | Fine Gifts & Art
Address: 112 S Main St, Mooresville, NC 28115
Phone: (704) 728-0460
Juelerye is a boutique gallery located in the heart of downtown Mooresville, right next door to Epic Chophouse.
Owner Jacqueline Bassett curates some of the most beautiful gifts and artwork that you’ll find in the Charlotte area.
For those special clients, I highly recommend visiting Juelerye and selecting a piece of art for their new home.
Not only will it keep you top of mind every time they look at the artwork, but it will also make a great conversational piece to share with their neighbors and friends.
Address: 416 S Main St, Davidson, NC 28036
Phone: (704) 964-5101
Everyone loves charcuterie! Table & Board is the Lake Norman area’s premier source for custom charcuterie boards and grazing tables.
Table & Board is also a great idea for an open house.
In addition to charcuterie, a gift card for their in-person charcuterie workshops makes a great gift.
Address: 10308 Bailey Rd #412, Cornelius, NC 28031
Phone: (704) 892-7960
Speaking of beautiful gifts – a floral arrangement from Blumengärten is always spectacular.
Blumengärten is also a great choice for enhancing an open house with centerpiece arrangements.
A gift card to Blumengärten Florist is also a great choice, and your clients can also use the gift card toward one of Blumengärten’s in-person floral design workshops.
Gift the gift of a sunset cruise on Lake Norman! After all, the lake itself is Lake Norman’s biggest attraction.
A sunset cruise is a gift that will surely impress your clients and something that they can share with the whole family.
My two favorite local companies are Carolina Cruising Charters and Party Pontoon – both have been featured on The Best of LKN podcast!
Photo credit: Party Pontoon
6. Postmarked
Address: 20619 Torrence Chapel Rd Suite 116, Cornelius, NC 28031
Phone: (704) 237-4247
Postmarked is a package and shipping store in Cornelius. But, it’s really so much more.
Not only will Postmarked be a great resource for your clients to know about when they move to Lake Norman, but the store also has one of the most amazing selections of unique gifts in the area!
Plus, this is Lake Norman’s greeting card headquarters. I’ve found the most unique greeting cards here, and this is my go-to palace when it’s time to help someone celebrate something special.
Oh, and Postmarked is also the only place in the Lake Norman area that ships wine.
Address: 265 S Main St, Davidson, NC 28036
Phone: (704) 618-2894
For those really special clients, consider purchasing a unique piece of furniture for their new home.
Knotty & Board in Davidson is a beautiful spot to shop for unique furnishings and home decor.
Owner Kim Hankins is also an experienced interior designer and can help you find a piece that will go perfectly in the client’s new home.
Plus, once again, the piece of furniture or decor item from Knotty & Board will forever remind your clients of you and your service to them during their home purchase.
8. Bin Docturz
Schedule online, or call: (704) 201-3969 for immediate assistance.
Here’s another subscription service that ranks high on the “creative and memorable” scale.
Bin Docturz serves the entire Lake Norman region and provides on-site professional cleaning and sanitizing of trash bins.
Co-owned by a husband and wife team, Bin Docturz Lake Norman provides a unique service that’s growing in popularity and demand!
Clients can choose from one-time cleaning, monthly cleaning, or quarterly cleanings (most popular.)
This is another creative and useful service that will remind clients of their real estate agent every time Bin Docturz visits their home.
Win, win!
I know there are more great ideas out there for closing gifts. I think the keys to a great closing gift are creativity, shareability, and memorability.
Look for more updates to this article as I discover new, creative closing gift ideas for Realtors.
Do you have some ideas to share? Contact me and I’ll credit you with the idea if I publish it in future updates!
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About the author:
Jeff Hamm is the creator and producer of The Best of LKN, an online platform that highlights the best businesses, places to go, and things to do around Lake Norman, North Carolina.
He’s also the founder of Epic Journey Media, a marketing agency that specializes in serving local businesses.
And… a Real Estate Agent affiliated with Keller Williams Realty – Lake Norman.
When he isn’t editing podcasts, building websites, or writing blog articles & email newsletters, you can most likely find him taking walks with his dogs Sam and Maisy.