I’m in DC area and was wondering what other Management Companies are giving their residents for move-in gifts. If you’re still doing this, what’s your budget per item. Just curious...appreciate it.
I love Loop and Tie! The ability for your resident to be gifted a gift of their choice- just love the options available at the various price points. Fantastic company to work with!
Think about the unboxing experience for a new computer, new shoes, or a premium subscription box; it often feels special enough that people will share the experience on social media. This is always the goal.
I love Loop & Tie, but I think you want to create an experience the day they move in. I love Gus’ example here because it’s unique and creates the local connection. You can do custom-branded packaging for cheap in bulk. We’ve also seen printed towels and growlers that include a free fill-up at the neighborhood tap room.
One other direction is to just take a load off the residents. Buy them dinner on move-in day; free pizza and beer can go a long way!
We modeled the hospitality industry & partnered with a local bath and body bakery to create a set of shampoo, conditioner, room scent, lotion & bath bomb
Yes but it's nice as fancy as my higher end properties. The on-site will make the move-in gift and wrap it nicely. It will cost anywhere from $10-$12 to make, if that.
Give them the best move-in gift of all, Updater! Updater provides the resident an efficient move-in experience that includes direct links to forward mail, set up utilities, update their accounts (think loyalty programs such as Marriott, Southwest, etc), purchase their renters insurance, find a professional moving company, set up Internet/cable, find local deals, connect to DMV/voters registration, and several more steps. The cost is incredibly inexpensive and your residents will love you for it.
I usually make a folder with information in the area, like near by schools, stores, restaurant's I also include Information on our pool rules and policy. I also make a basket with pine sol, toilet paper, paper towels, finish. I wrap it up and make it look pretty. I buy everything at the dollar tree. total price per gift if $5.00.... Cheap but beauitful
Hey! We go to the dollar store and get a strainer, shrink wrap( it comes with a bow), colorful tissue paper and 2 wine glasses. Then we go to the grocery store and get a pack of noodles, pasta sauce, and a bottle of wine( cheap but good quality). We put all the goodies inside the strainer, wrap it in the shrink wrap and bow. All comes out to less than $15 dollars and it is a perfect quick move-in dinner gift for new residents and they get to keep the wine glasses and strainer!