We started off with a laser engraver and handled lots of gifts for Realtors. The most common being cutting boards in the $30 – $80 range. Often designed with a decorative image on the cutting side and their firm’s info on the back or even in the corner of the front. A great gift for sure but does it bring in future clients? That is what is up for debate. How many times have you gone to someone’s housewarming party and used the cutting board to help cook, or even left before the charcuterie board was empty enough to read the engraving? These boards are cherished by the homeowner and are a great boon in word-of-mouth sale efforts but falls short on getting you in front of their friends and family directly.

   So, what do we suggest? Prints with your logo baked in. Our example below is a 12″ x 18″ metal print using a free high-resolution image found on Unsplash. This particular image at print size was 200 DPI and using the customizer added our logo with a transparent background on top of the main image in the corner, making sure to leave a buffer for the print bleed. Imagine gifting this to a client and they hang it on their wall for years to come. Every guest stops to admire it and sees your information in the corner. Next is a conversation with the homeowner about how unique the gift is, placing you in their long-term memory. Many new homeowners are in need of good, quality decor to spruce the place up. Our ChromaLuxe metal prints last for 65+ years indoors and are incredibly easy to keep clean. Splash of any all-purpose household cleaner and a wipe of a cloth puts it back to brand new. An added benefit of choosing a metal print is being able to use them for staging!

   Another thought is creating a lasting memory. Neighborhoods change rapidly these days and kids grow up before you know it. Print a photo of their family Infront of the new home and put it on a print that lasts a lifetime. Family and friends will admire the past and recognize the thoughtfulness of your gift, leading to possible future clients. In the ~$30 range is our 8″ x 10″ print and in the ~$70 range is our 12″ x 18″. Need something fancier? Try a Cluster or Split. Made up of several different panels to create a large decorative feature. Affordable yet elegant.

   Useful gifts get more appreciation which is why everyone tends to go with cutting boards and tumblers. How about taking a metal print to the exterior with the realty firm info for every guest and delivery person to see. Homes do not always have the house number visible, help them out with an Outdoor Building Sign. Add a few decorative design elements to it that match the features of the home, the house number, and top it off with your logo. These last 3-5 years outdoors but make up for it with their exceptional appearance. When placed in shade, like on a porch, it can last even longer.