One of my favorite things is curating a gift basket for my real estate clients on possession day. These are some of the baskets I have pulled together - may you find inspiration in them.
Sections
3
Movie lovers
First time owners
MCM fans
Movie lovers
For those with kids or who like to stay home and watch the new releases
Novelty Place Red White Striped Popcorn Containers 4 Pack
Must have chocolate bars
MARS TWIX M&M's Peanut Variety Pack 16 Bars
A cozy throw blanket (or 2)
Blankets and Throws - Cozy & Affordable
I love to include non name brand sodas, something a little different than the coca-cola or pepsi brand offerings. My favorites are the grapefruit and black cherry flavour or anything lemon
Soda
… or Disney+, or Apple TV, or Prime Video… you get the idea
Netflix - Watch TV Shows Online, Watch Movies Online
Stuff it all into a neutral basket they can reuse for storage - Dollarama or Dollar Tree usually has some options in the laundry aisle
Fabric storage boxes & baskets
First time owners
I like to curate a box or a large basket with tools for the house and or garden, and how-to books and always a tape measure.
A great all in one resource
New fix-it-yourself manual
A 25 footer should do jsut fine
Tape Measures
Great place to store important info about the house and maintenance. Log trades people etc.
Deluxe Home Maintenance Log Book: Organize, Schedule, Journal, Planner for Home Maintenance, Repairs and Upgrades | 12 Years of Record Keeping, Checklists, Wishlists | Annual Seasonal Monthly | DIY Projects Room Inventory
Excellent for trimming shrubs, bushes etc to keep tidy and help that curb appeal
Fiskars Dual Action Hand Pruner, Ergonomic Grip
pop it all in a nice wicker basket - check out the local thrift shop first though, much better pricing
Baskets - Storage Baskets
Add in a gift card to Canadian Tire or Home Hardware.
Home Hardware
I also include a copy of the Real Property Report for new buyers that bought a non condo home.
Calgary Real Property Reports (RPR)
If my client bought a condo I'll usually include a thumb drive with all the docs we received for them.
CondoPapers
MCM fans
This basket I created for clients who truly appreciate the MCM aesthetic. A lot of it was from antique mall just up the highway from Calgary In Airdrie.
So instead of a traditional basket I went with a magazine rack to hold everything.
Vintage MCM Gold Metal Mesh Magazine Holder
I am obsessed with Atomic Kitties - make a great soft item stuffer
FNLNDO Mid Century Modern Cats Kitchen Towels Decorative Set 2 Pack Absorbent Retro Hand Towels Cute Black Cat Tea Towel Dish Towels for Kitchen Bathroom Home Decorations 16"x 28"
Clients were also into coffee so got some nice big mugs for them - retro stoneware vibe
Hasense Coffee Mugs Set of 4, 12 Ounce Ceramic Coffee Cups with Handle, Large Mug Set for Latte, Tea, Chocolate, Modern Cup Gift for Men and Women, Dishwasher & Microwave Safe(Blue)
I really like the idea of giving a book of somesort - these seemed to be fitting
My clients also have 2 puppers so found a couple of bowls for them.
Large Mid-Century Modern Dog Bowl, Modern Dog Bowl, Ceramic Dog Bowl, Ceramic Dog Bowl with Stand
Of course the puppers had to have treats for being so good about the move.
(100ml) - ORIJEN Freeze Dried Original Dog Treat | 99% Animal Ingredients, Freeze Dried, High Protein, Made in the USA, Nourishing Organs, Global Quality Ingredients
