{"id":5572,"date":"2016-05-20T23:26:26","date_gmt":"2016-05-20T23:26:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/foundation\/?p=5572"},"modified":"2016-05-20T23:26:26","modified_gmt":"2016-05-20T23:26:26","slug":"ultimate-homebuyers-guide-thank-your-agent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/ultimate-homebuyers-guide-thank-your-agent\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Thank Your Agent"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/foundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Thank-Agent_banner.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5578\" src=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/foundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Thank-Agent_banner.jpg\" alt=\"Thank-Agent_banner\" width=\"600\" height=\"125\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/foundation\/basics\/ultimate-homebuyers-guide-first-year\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-5392 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/foundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/First-Year_thumb_2.jpg\" alt=\"First-Year_thumb_2\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a>Your agent worked hard to make your homebuying experience successful, so it\u2019s always nice to thank them. Notes and gifts are appreciated, although sending large tips or expensive gifts may be a violation. The best way to thank an agent is to talk about them. Agents rely on referrals for business. If you had a great experience with your agent, be sure to say thank you by spreading the word on how wonderful they are.<\/p>\n<p>How to thank your agent:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A \u201cthank you\u201d note or small gift, like a bottle of wine, gift basket, or gift card.<\/li>\n<li>A note to their managing broker about what a great job they did.<\/li>\n<li>Share their information with others who are looking to buy in your area.<\/li>\n<li>Write a positive review on their online agent profile page.<\/li>\n<li>Write positive reviews on their social media pages.<\/li>\n<li>Share a post about them on your social media pages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Usually, your agent will be thanking you. Your business and your successful close are reward enough for their hard work. And a great agent will keep in touch and be happy to answer any questions you have throughout your homeownership journey and advise you when you\u2019re ready to sell.<\/p>\n<p>Congratulations on your new home!<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-spacing: 5px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/foundation\/basics\/ultimate-homebuyers-guide-homeowners-insurance\"><span style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 11pt;\">&lt;&lt; PREVIOUS CHAPTER: Understanding Homeowner\u2019s Insurance<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; text-align: right;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/foundation\/basics\/ultimate-homebuyers-guide\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5426 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/foundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Hombeuyers-Guide_button.jpg\" alt=\"Hombeuyers-Guide_button\" width=\"334\" height=\"48\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your agent worked hard to make your homebuying experience successful, so it\u2019s always nice to thank them. Notes and gifts are appreciated, although sending large tips or expensive gifts may be a violation. The best way to thank an agent is to talk about them. Agents rely on referrals for business. If you had a great experience with your agent, be sure to say thank you by spreading the word on how wonderful they are. How to thank your agent: A \u201cthank you\u201d note or small gift, like a bottle of wine, gift basket, or gift card. 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