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Jessee
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Jessee
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Tips/gifts for people involved in sale/purchase
Hi all,
We just closed on our home a few weeks ago. We didn't have a buyer's agent, but the seller's agent was REALLY helpful so we bought her a bottle of wine (and she actually bought us a DVD player) which we exchanged at the closing.
I'm not sure - do I get a gift or tip the paralegal? She was also very helpful - but I didn't know if this is customary. I ask, b/c 3 wks later, she's still in touch with me (via e-mail) to see how things are going. I can't tell if she's really nice, or looking for something. Honestly, if it's customary, I'd be more than happy to give her something - but I'm not sure if it's weird.
Thanks!
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belladi
LIF Adult
Member since 9/06 1011 total posts
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diana
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Re: Tips/gifts for people involved in sale/purchase
I didnt tip anyone, the process of buying a house is expensive enough...
Dont think its necessary
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| Posted 11/9/06 2:00 PM |
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nixy
LIF Adult
Member since 9/06 1575 total posts
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K
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Re: Tips/gifts for people involved in sale/purchase
I think we tipped the title person....but only b/c we were told its customary. (and no we weren't told this by the title people!!)
Message edited 11/9/2006 2:05:06 PM.
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| Posted 11/9/06 2:04 PM |
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mskimmy98
My twins are one!!!
Member since 5/05 2540 total posts
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Kimberly
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Re: Tips/gifts for people involved in sale/purchase
We didn't tip anyone... Our RA did get us a gift basket which was very thoughtful of her.. of course I felt bad not getting her anything but oh well she made a lot of money off of us.
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| Posted 11/9/06 2:09 PM |
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DRMom
Two in Blue
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Melissa
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Re: Tips/gifts for people involved in sale/purchase
I don't think there is anything wrong with sending her a token of your appreciation. Maybe a $25 gift xcard or something? Paralegals are the most unappreciated people out there. They do the job ogf many lawyers-I say go for it
P.S. not a paralegal
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| Posted 11/9/06 2:09 PM |
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MrsRbk
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Michelle
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Re: Tips/gifts for people involved in sale/purchase
Posted by mskimmy98
We didn't tip anyone... Our RA did get us a gift basket which was very thoughtful of her.. of course I felt bad not getting her anything but oh well she made a lot of money off of us.
Same here... she made a boatload of $$ off us.. she got us a gift from one of our wedding registries
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| Posted 11/9/06 2:13 PM |
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MarisaK
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Marisa
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Re: Tips/gifts for people involved in sale/purchase
OMG - I have to TIP people too ??
I was planning to get our realtor a "thank you" gift b/c she has been so great, but I didn't know this was an expectation for the others .........
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| Posted 11/9/06 3:07 PM |
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Jessee
LIF Adult
Member since 3/06 1260 total posts
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Jessee
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Re: Tips/gifts for people involved in sale/purchase
The RA didn't make a dime off of us - she was the homeowner's agent. But she treated us like we were paying her - which is why we bought her the wine, and were shocked when she bought us a DVD player!
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| Posted 11/9/06 4:00 PM |
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Tine73
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Re: Tips/gifts for people involved in sale/purchase
One of my friends closed on Monday and they were kindly told that the Title guy should get tipped $150!!!
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| Posted 11/9/06 8:55 PM |
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MegZee
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Meaghan
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Re: Tips/gifts for people involved in sale/purchase
Posted by Jessee
The RA didn't make a dime off of us - she was the homeowner's agent. But she treated us like we were paying her - which is why we bought her the wine, and were shocked when she bought us a DVD player!
if she was the homeowners agent - she got to keep the full 6% commission instead of splitting it with your agent - so she made pleanty of moolah - but that was very sweet of her to get you a DVD player - she seems great!
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| Posted 11/9/06 8:56 PM |
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MrsM-6-7-08
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Re: Tips/gifts for people involved in sale/purchase
Our RE agent who worked with us, bought us a set of 4 lenox crystal Champange Glasses and a nice bottle of Bubbly wich we still have not opened yet...I rarely drink, and FH never drinks
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| Posted 11/9/06 9:49 PM |
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cjik
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Re: Tips/gifts for people involved in sale/purchase
Tips are getting out of control. $150 to the title agent? This is the person's job! I never get tips for my job, and I'm sure most of you don't either. My job does involve helping people also, though I would not accept a tip for doing it, since it is my work.
IMO, if your lawyer or realtor did a great job for you, I would give them a gift of some kind, but a modest gift. We are all spending a lot of money and people in these jobs are benefiting from our purchases and sales.
The grocery store/deli tip cans by the register get me also--why should I tip someone for ringing up my purchase?
It's all nuts.
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| Posted 11/10/06 10:17 AM |
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danielleandscott
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Member since 5/05 13476 total posts
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Scott
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Re: Tips/gifts for people involved in sale/purchase
We didnt tip - We did buy the seller a bottle of wine though.....Should of been the other way around, right? He didnt really have a personality.....
Scott
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| Posted 11/10/06 10:55 AM |
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MrsSchwags
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Member since 10/05 11240 total posts
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Jennifer
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Re: Tips/gifts for people involved in sale/purchase
we didn't tip anyone. the seller's agent gave us a $75 gift card to Home Depot. We sent thank you's to our attorney and mortgage broker.
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| Posted 11/10/06 11:09 AM |
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leighdvm
My golden boys!
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Michele
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Re: Tips/gifts for people involved in sale/purchase
our real estate agent made almost 7 grand for our house.....he should have given ME a tip......
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| Posted 11/10/06 2:37 PM |
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Mommy2Boys
My Boys!!!!
Member since 6/06 14437 total posts
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C
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Re: Tips/gifts for people involved in sale/purchase
our real estate agent made almost 7 grand for our house.....he should have given ME a tip......
MY THOUGHTS EXACTLY!!!!!
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| Posted 11/10/06 3:23 PM |
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