A thoughtful housewarming
gift can help commemorate the special occasion and make new homeowners feel
more at home. Offering great housewarming gifts could
also open up sales opportunities with local real estate agents looking to thank
clients. What better way to welcome someone to the neighborhood than with a
delicious and thoughtful gift? This week we’re sharing inspiration for crafting
your own special housewarming gifts that make a lasting impression to both the
recipient and the gift giver.
Candy House Box
This cute wooden box is the perfect
container to house a sampling of your signature treats. Similar
house-shaped wooden boxes, like this, can be found at your local craft store or
online. As another option, RCI supplier member, Nashville Wraps, has a few styles
of housewarming basket boxes, like the one pictured below.
Big Hug Care Package
This gift is sure to make anyone smile!
We especially love the custom tote bag that reads “big Colorado hug,” which could
be reimagined for your state or hometown. With the addition of your company
name or logo, the reusable bag will remind the recipient of your brand every
time it's used. This could also be repurposed as a back-to-school send off for
college students—“send them to school with their favorite treats!”
Best in State
Welcome new homeowners to the “neighborhood” with a state-shaped basket filled with your signature treats and perhaps some unique-to-your-state flavors. RCI member Buffett’s Candies sources baskets shaped like their home state of New Mexico from WeaveCrafters. This Texas-based company makes handmade baskets in the shape of all 50 states and are highly recommended by many members. They also make a house-shaped basket. Click here for a past RCI blog post with more ideas for creating custom gift baskets for your state.
People are always buying and selling
homes. This could be your opportunity to introduce your business to out-of-towners
and be part of a special milestone for locals who may have just moved across
town. Once you find out which presentation works best for your business, it’s
important to get the word out! Post photos of your housewarming gifts on social media, ask around if you
have a friend who works in the real estate industry or make a memorable
introduction at some nearby real estate offices with a sample housewarming gift
in hand.
We hope this inspires you to go put the sweet in "home sweet home" with your housewarming gifts!
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