Choosing the Perfect Settlement Gift: Tips and Best Practices

In the world of real estate and property management, leaving a lasting impression is crucial for building and maintaining strong business relationships.

One of the most impactful ways to achieve this is by giving thoughtful settlement gifts. These gifts not only create memorable moments but also foster appreciation and loyalty among clients. In this article, we will explore the importance of settlement gifts, how to make a good impression with them, and provide tips on custom branding and selecting the perfect gift.

Is it necessary to give settlement gifts?

Creating a positive impression that fosters a real connection is essential for strengthening business relationships. Giving settlement gifts leaves a lasting memory, potentially fostering appreciation and loyalty. There is a growing market expectation to give settlement gifts at handover, not only to the purchaser but potentially the seller as well. A beautifully presented gift hamper provides a wonderful unboxing experience and shows gratitude.

Various industry segments, such as real estate agents, property developers, property managers, and mortgage brokers, often give settlement gifts. In a nutshell, if recipients are happy with your service and are then surprised and delighted by a gift, it leads to a wonderful outcome.

People talk, and clients will want to work with you again and are more likely to recommend you to others, generating referrals that will expand your network and boost your business growth. In essence, you work hard to get your clients, and we will work hard with you to help you keep them.

How do I make a good impression with settlement gifts?

Organise the gift to arrive in a timely fashion with a thoughtful, personalized message. If you are giving the gift yourself, it's easy to write the message by hand. However, if you are sending it directly to the recipient, we are happy to write the personal message on your behalf. The packaging is another important element when it comes to settlement gifting.

We recommend choosing branded packaging with your logo on it to reinforce your beautiful brand, whether it be as simple as a card, ribbon, brand wrap, or if you are giving a consistently large volume of gifts, branded boxes.

Can Country Culture provide custom branding?

Yes, we are lucky enough to have two designers in house with a great eye. Firstly, you can choose one of our designer cards, and we can print your logo on the back under the message. Just email it through to us. If you need quantities of ten or more, we also work closely with a printer who can quickly print custom cards and belly wraps within one or two days.

If you have your own ribbon, many clients post it to us to use, or we can quote and organise that for you. The lead time for ribbon is usually five to ten working days. We also have a great relationship with many local box suppliers, so depending on the type of box you would like, we can design and source that for you. The lead time for this is usually three to four weeks, with a minimum order quantity of 50.

Do you provide custom branding on actual products?

Yes we can. We have relationships with many companies who pad print, etch, embroider or heat stamp. Whether it's a timber cheese board, Turkish towel, glasses, metal tumbler, coaster or tote bags, just?send us a quote request. We will also have photos of examples we can email you if that helps.

What do you give as a settlement gift?

Our range includes a wide selection of gifting options to suit your clients. When it comes to what's inside the packaging, choose quality over quantity, and we suggest selecting a keepsake item along with some gourmet food items or even champagne. For homewares or keepsake items, choose products with more neutral tones that suit anyone's taste and look calm in homes or offices.

On our website, you can choose predesigned gifts, but you can also edit these by removing an item and adding something else. This means you can personalise a curated box. However, if you would like to choose all the items in the gift box, you can also use our 'Create Your Own Gift' platform where you make all the decisions yourself. Some ideas for you are here in our settlement gift categories. If you need help with choosing settlement gifts or need something specific, please don't hesitate to reach out so we can assist in designing the perfect gift that aligns with your brand values.

What price range do people spend on settlement gifts?

Not everyone sells million dollar homes, so we offer a range of settlement gifts from $40- $250 to choose from. Most real estate agents choose three or four options with their team and decide which gifts to give depending on the value of the property, leased, sold or bought.

The average amount agents spend on a gift is anywhere from $125 - $150.00 however we make a huge effort to make every gift look special at Country Culture so rest assured, your gift will be appreciated no matter what your budget.

What happens if you skimp on settlement gifts?

You are better off giving no settlement gift at all rather than giving something cheap and mainstream. One example is a story of a prominent Sydney agent who gifted a tiny pudding as a settlement gift around Christmas time after selling a $7,000,000 home. The pudding fed one person, and four people were owners of this property. The recipient of the gift was gobsmacked, and this story has been told many times, leading to that agency not being used again. Another recent story is an agent giving a bottle of wine to a non-drinker whose religious values don't align with alcohol. Our advice is that a thoughtful gift goes a long way.

Do you offer bulk discounts on settlement gifts?

Yes, we do. We offer free shipping on orders being sent to one address for orders of $150 or more, which usually is only two settlement gifts. For larger orders of 10 or more, we offer free customized cards and potential discounts depending on the scale of the order. Please reach out for any inquiries.

There are lots of companies that do settlement gifts - why Country Culture?

We care and go beyond for our clients and care about the experience you have with us. We are experts in the industry and have been in the gifting game for over ten years.

Likewise, we want you to look good for your clients and want to make sure we give you a tailored end to end service. Furthermore, we are an authentic small business who supports?local makers, designers and producers.

We care about the environment, so provide sustainable and recyclable packaging options, as well as carbon-neutral delivery. We donate a meal to Ozharvest for every gift box sold, and our ethos cares about giving back. You won't be disappointed when you deal with us. Order online now!

If you need any help or have more questions about corporate gifting, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] or give us a call at 02 7228 9827. If you need more information about our services, visit our corporate gifting page to learn more.