Gift ideas for clients.

[Brockway]

How about a candy or cookie jar that you can refill once a month with something different (preferably something with your logo on it)? You will always be in their thoughts which may result in future orders.

 

[Joker]

What's so special about Christmas for marketing? How about:

Cheryl's Cookies for President's Day
World's Finest Chocolate for Valentine's Day
A 14 month Calendar for Thanksgiving
Pizza for Independence Day

 

[Mike Garrett RAA]

Giving of gifts, rebates, paying for appraisal is not a violation of USPAP. Failure to disclose is.

Where do you draw the line? It's a judgement call on your part. I know what I feel comfortable in doing but that's just me.

 

[TC]

I give out ornaments to my clients, always get a good response.

http://www.wendellaugust.com/product.asp?SKU=14027ORN&Category=WhatsNew&Subcategory=WhatsNew

 

[farmguy]

I order appraisals as well as do them. I never remember popcorn, cookies, calendars or cards. I do have a nice case pocket knife that I have carried for about 5 years. It has an appraisal company name on it. I think it probably did its job. Of course the appraiser and I are ag guys, it may not be a good idea for city dwellers.

 

[Mike Boyd]

Coupon good for one December appraisal - Fee $250.

Go to each lender loan office in your town and give them only ONE(1).

Basically your asking for a bone!

Best idea yet. No cash out of your pocket. The $250 limit is for what type of report? 2055, 1004? Your limit should be market competititive. I don't like 2055s so I would make it for a 1004.

However, I have never given gifts to clients other than a major discount if they have me appraise their own home. I cannot say whether or not it would get you any additional business.

 

[Restrain]

You may not run afoul of USPAP, but watch your state regs. For example, Texas has a cap on gift values. Just something else to worry about.

 

[Mike Garrett RAA]

And that cap is?

 

[farmguy]

I hope less than a Case pocket knife

 

[Mike Garrett RAA]

"The Gift Your Granddaddy Gave To His Father" About $60 which includes shipping.