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Anna "Banana" Kruchten,  602-380-4886 (HomeSmart Real Estate )

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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Absolutely.  I even bring them small gifts, wine, cake, etc. with a thank you card.  It is so rare ... when it happens it calls for a celebration!!

Aug 08, 2017 03:42 PM
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Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

We should always let people know when they provide exceptional service. And be sure to refer them!

Aug 08, 2017 03:34 PM
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Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

I am constantly giving feedback when asked about service levels and I have found one or two of those escrow agents that go Way Beyond the Call of Duty to get the job done and I'm not beyond sending thank-you gifts Anna Banana Kruchten, CRS 

Aug 08, 2017 03:20 PM
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Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

I usually PRAISE them in front of their clients !

Aug 09, 2017 03:23 AM
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Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

I sure do! I love the title companies I close with and compliment them every chance I get!

Aug 08, 2017 07:16 PM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

I make it a habit to compliment our title folks and often provide them with a perk.

Aug 08, 2017 06:48 PM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Yes I make sure they know I appreciate their good work and usually reward them very quickly with a referral or two.

Aug 08, 2017 05:50 PM
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Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

Goes on the " Highly Recommended" list!

Aug 08, 2017 05:12 PM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Absolutely!  The good ones should get the kudos

Aug 08, 2017 04:36 PM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Anna,

We had the best of the bestest escrow officer, and we always brought her a little gift...we cried when we retired.  A

Aug 08, 2017 04:12 PM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Yes but I still don't know what a cross sale is.

Aug 09, 2017 05:15 AM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

yes....always....and feed them future business....

Aug 09, 2017 04:35 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Yes... at the end of each transaction I send a personal thank you note to my paralegal and closing attorney for their help in getting the property closed expeditiously. (And also to the cooperating broker!)

Aug 09, 2017 03:46 AM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Oh sure - the most recent co-broke got a gift card from me.

Aug 08, 2017 11:47 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Yes, but many exceptional people do not get as much appreciation shown as I would like to show.

Aug 08, 2017 07:28 PM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks for sharing your positive experience. I recommend those who provide outstanding service.

Aug 08, 2017 04:59 PM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Yes, m'am I do!

I just took a lender out for a glass of wine to thank her for her work with one of my buyers. She was new (to me) and as nicely as I could, I tried to convince my buyers NOT to use her!  I thought I would have to stay on top of her the entire time - oh no - she was fabulous! 

 

Aug 08, 2017 03:55 PM
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Belinda Spillman
Aspen Lane Real Estate Colorful Colorado - Aurora, CO
Colorado Living!

I always thank my title gal at the closing in front of everyone for doing another outstanding job.

Aug 09, 2017 10:15 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

MOST DEFINITELY!!  I thank them the first time and I give them repeat business.

Aug 09, 2017 10:00 AM
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Kasey & John Boles
Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC - BoiseMeridianRealEstate.com - Boise, ID
Boise & Meridian, ID Ada/Canyon/Gem/Boise Counties

I always try to tell people when they do an excellent job and that I appreciate them.  The sad thing is how surprised and happy we are when everything goes so well.....-Kasey

Aug 09, 2017 08:46 AM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

You bet!

Aug 09, 2017 08:00 AM
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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

Personal Notes...I made a whole listing teams day in March that way, they each got a thank you note with Starbucks because they made selling their listing a pleasure.

Aug 09, 2017 07:17 AM
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Nathan Gesner
American West Realty and Management - Cody, WY
Broker / Property Manager

It's nice of you to provide this feedback. I try to do the same when I encounter someone exceptional, no matter what their job is.

Aug 09, 2017 06:26 AM
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Oh yes.  Though, I wish I had more of them.

Aug 09, 2017 06:25 AM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

    I have a Ziplock bag full of business cards of"Class Act" title attorneys, lenders, inspectors, etc.  I show my appreciation by recommending them.

Aug 09, 2017 06:03 AM
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Wayne Zuhl
Remax First Realty II - Cranford, NJ
The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate

I thank them and show my appreciation by referring additional clients to them.

Aug 09, 2017 05:38 AM
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

I have the polar opposite for my closing today, she emailed at 458pm we close today, no time, and a list of things she needed asap. Then left at 5pm for the day

Aug 09, 2017 05:28 AM
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Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL
Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

Yes, I do, I like to send thank you notes.

Aug 09, 2017 05:03 AM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I do.

Aug 09, 2017 04:10 AM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Yes, I use them when the chance appears

Aug 08, 2017 08:20 PM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

We do and bring birthday gifts among other things.

Aug 08, 2017 07:23 PM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

When I meet them...they will know that I know who they are with thanks

Aug 08, 2017 05:36 PM