What are everyone’s thoughts on move in gifts?

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2 years 2 months ago - 2 years 2 months ago #62623 by Sarah Frese
  • 2 years 2 months ago - 2 years 2 months ago #62623 by Sarah Frese
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    2 years 2 months ago #62624 by Chris Finetto
    Yes! Do something decent or don’t do anything. Keep in mind, tenancy is typically a few years. So an average lease has a value of $30k - $50k.Patio chairs and small table $100. Beer and wine in fridge $30. Decent set of bath towels $30. Nice trash can w/ bags and cleaning supplies $30. Pool towels $15. Coffee cups & faux Yeti tumblers $20. Google Nest $30. Netflix gift cards $25. Door dash gift card $25. Wine fridge (higher end props) $150. Think of stuff you can brand, they’ll carry your logo around for a long time. Days of the red plastic spaghetti strainer, a jar of Ragoooo spaghetti sauce and a box of spaghetti are long over…
    👍: Becky Dotson
    2 years 2 months ago #62624 by Chris Finetto
    Kimberly Dale
    2 years 2 months ago #62625 by Kimberly Dale
    Replied by Kimberly Dale on topic Re: What are everyone’s thoughts on move in gifts?
    Champagne, flutes, snacks and handwritten thank you/ welcome note
    2 years 2 months ago #62625 by Kimberly Dale
    Dave Scruggs
    2 years 2 months ago #62626 by Dave Scruggs
    Replied by Dave Scruggs on topic Re: What are everyone’s thoughts on move in gifts?
    Toilet plunger here.....lol
    2 years 2 months ago #62626 by Dave Scruggs
    Jennifer Thompson
    2 years 2 months ago #62627 by Jennifer Thompson
    Replied by Jennifer Thompson on topic Re: What are everyone’s thoughts on move in gifts?
    Dave Scruggs it kinda depends on the kind of property you manage, right!!
    2 years 2 months ago #62627 by Jennifer Thompson
    Diana Russell
    2 years 2 months ago #62628 by Diana Russell
    Replied by Diana Russell on topic Re: What are everyone’s thoughts on move in gifts?
    Dave Scruggs i used to do these too!! The one forgotten household item that saves the day... relieves a TON of ER calls and preventable flooding!!!
    2 years 2 months ago #62628 by Diana Russell
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    2 years 2 months ago #62629 by Nancy Palazzo
    Diana Russell yep! Works like a charm!
    2 years 2 months ago #62629 by Nancy Palazzo
    Lisa Malczewski
    2 years 2 months ago #62630 by Lisa Malczewski
    Replied by Lisa Malczewski on topic Re: What are everyone’s thoughts on move in gifts?
    Dave Scruggs a move in gift from maintenance!
    2 years 2 months ago #62630 by Lisa Malczewski
    Cheryle Ann Crider
    2 years 2 months ago #62631 by Cheryle Ann Crider
    Replied by Cheryle Ann Crider on topic Re: What are everyone’s thoughts on move in gifts?
    Dave Scruggs Totally agree!!!
    2 years 2 months ago #62631 by Cheryle Ann Crider
    Patsy Tilghman
    2 years 2 months ago #62632 by Patsy Tilghman
    Replied by Patsy Tilghman on topic Re: What are everyone’s thoughts on move in gifts?
    Dave Scruggs that is a great choice it amazes me how many people do not know how to use or own one
    2 years 2 months ago #62632 by Patsy Tilghman
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    2 years 2 months ago #62633 by Lisa Walker
    We do nice charcuterie boards. The ones with the small serving utensils in a drawer underneath. About 30 bucks each on amazon
    2 years 2 months ago #62633 by Lisa Walker
    Megan Ortiz
    2 years 2 months ago #62634 by Megan Ortiz
    We do a small welcome bag. Hand Soap, garbage bag, sponge, some candies and if they have pets the they get a goodie bag too. Budget doesn’t allow us to do much more
    2 years 2 months ago #62634 by Megan Ortiz
    Jane Rhody
    2 years 2 months ago #62635 by Jane Rhody
    HD Supply has really cute move in boxes you can order
    2 years 2 months ago #62635 by Jane Rhody
    Dave Scruggs
    2 years 2 months ago #62636 by Dave Scruggs
    Replied by Dave Scruggs on topic Re: What are everyone’s thoughts on move in gifts?
    Jane Rhody I didn't know that. I'll check those out. Thanks!
    2 years 2 months ago #62636 by Dave Scruggs
    Brooke Kibler
    2 years 2 months ago #62637 by Brooke Kibler
    Replied by Brooke Kibler on topic Re: What are everyone’s thoughts on move in gifts?
    I loved going to dollar tree and grabbing a small wire basket, dish soap, detergent, dryer sheets and a sponge and making a little “welcome home” gift with a personalized card from the leasing agent
    2 years 2 months ago #62637 by Brooke Kibler
    Gene Bennett
    2 years 2 months ago #62638 by Gene Bennett
    Replied by Gene Bennett on topic Re: What are everyone’s thoughts on move in gifts?
    Try Baskets By Jill she has great gift ideas and takes the work out of it for you
    2 years 2 months ago #62638 by Gene Bennett
    Megan Campbell Rosato
    2 years 2 months ago #62639 by Megan Campbell Rosato
    Replied by Megan Campbell Rosato on topic Re: What are everyone’s thoughts on move in gifts?
    I provide promotional items to management companies and do lots of love in gifts. Cutting boards, trivets, kitchen kits , coasters. Lots of great ideas. Let me know if you need help. I work with people all over the country
    2 years 2 months ago #62639 by Megan Campbell Rosato
    Melinda Hartrum
    2 years 2 months ago #62640 by Melinda Hartrum
    Replied by Melinda Hartrum on topic Re: What are everyone’s thoughts on move in gifts?
    Megan Campbell Rosato is a rockstar!
    2 years 2 months ago #62640 by Melinda Hartrum
    Megan Campbell Rosato
    2 years 2 months ago #62641 by Megan Campbell Rosato
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    Melinda Hartrum awe your the best
    2 years 2 months ago #62641 by Megan Campbell Rosato
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    2 years 2 months ago #62642 by Cindy Shearer
    We stage our apartments with coffee mugs, colorful kitchen towels, and inexpensive colorful vinyl shower curtains. We leave these in place for the new moveins. The shower curtains especially, since some residents would use the shower without one!
    2 years 2 months ago #62642 by Cindy Shearer
    Jean Cunningham Douglas
    2 years 2 months ago #62643 by Jean Cunningham Douglas
    Replied by Jean Cunningham Douglas on topic Re: What are everyone’s thoughts on move in gifts?
    Cindy Shearer I thought ours was the only property where people did that. I’m amazed at the amount of people who think they can shower without a shower curtain.
    2 years 2 months ago #62643 by Jean Cunningham Douglas
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    2 years 2 months ago #62644 by Nikki Summers
    We work with a local pizza company, give a free large pizza coupon, and then in the gift bag, trash bag, paper towel, toilet paper, and bottled waters. They love it!
    2 years 2 months ago #62644 by Nikki Summers
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    2 years 2 months ago #62645 by Kristina Janis
    Toliet ppr the essential lol
    2 years 2 months ago #62645 by Kristina Janis
    Robyn Reynolds
    2 years 2 months ago #62646 by Robyn Reynolds
    Replied by Robyn Reynolds on topic Re: What are everyone’s thoughts on move in gifts?
    Absolutely! You’re on a budget 99 Cents store has some cute things. Or the dollar tree, kitchen utensils, snacks, and toilet paper is a must, everyone seems to use those.
    2 years 2 months ago #62646 by Robyn Reynolds
    Stephanie Malcolm
    2 years 2 months ago #62647 by Stephanie Malcolm
    Replied by Stephanie Malcolm on topic Re: What are everyone’s thoughts on move in gifts?
    I buy the glam boxes from Can You Imagine. They have a lot of different move in gifts to purchase.
    2 years 2 months ago #62647 by Stephanie Malcolm
    Steph Kwek
    2 years 2 months ago #62648 by Steph Kwek
    I am low income so my budget for this is non existent. I found some super cute keychains that say "Welcome Home" on one side and "We're glad you're here" on the other.
    2 years 2 months ago #62648 by Steph Kwek
    Rosemarie Marquez
    2 years 2 months ago #62649 by Rosemarie Marquez
    Replied by Rosemarie Marquez on topic Re: What are everyone’s thoughts on move in gifts?
    I think they are great and we’ve used- Loop & Tie. They have a great selection and it’s a classier touch.
    2 years 2 months ago #62649 by Rosemarie Marquez
    Ed Trevino
    2 years 2 months ago #62650 by Ed Trevino
    A copy of their signed lease
    2 years 2 months ago #62650 by Ed Trevino
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    2 years 2 months ago #62651 by Jim Collins
    Ed Trevino lol...Amen
    2 years 2 months ago #62651 by Jim Collins
    Shauna Robinson
    2 years 2 months ago #62652 by Shauna Robinson
    Replied by Shauna Robinson on topic Re: What are everyone’s thoughts on move in gifts?
    Cup with candy in it and a bag of chips is my go to. People like it because its something that's there if they need something to grab while moving in.
    2 years 2 months ago #62652 by Shauna Robinson
    Ursula Gerson
    2 years 2 months ago #62653 by Ursula Gerson
    Replied by Ursula Gerson on topic Re: What are everyone’s thoughts on move in gifts?
    Marissa Ross yes we order from Can You Imagine as well.
    2 years 2 months ago #62653 by Ursula Gerson
    Marissa Ross
    2 years 2 months ago #62654 by Marissa Ross
    Replied by Marissa Ross on topic Re: What are everyone’s thoughts on move in gifts?
    Ursula Gerson they are my favvvvv
    2 years 2 months ago #62654 by Marissa Ross
    Jessy Vargas
    2 years 2 months ago #62655 by Jessy Vargas
    Replied by Jessy Vargas on topic Re: What are everyone’s thoughts on move in gifts?
    Hook up with local pizza place, ours give us a large pizza box in it has plates napkins utensils and a coupon for a free pizza.
    2 years 2 months ago #62655 by Jessy Vargas
    Martha Angelina Moceri
    2 years 2 months ago #62656 by Martha Angelina Moceri
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    Swag ! Seasonal swag they can carry around and advertise
    2 years 2 months ago #62656 by Martha Angelina Moceri
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    2 years 2 months ago #62657 by Tina Moore
    Each move in should be gifted.
    2 years 2 months ago #62657 by Tina Moore
    Karen Kennedy Haze
    2 years 2 months ago #62658 by Karen Kennedy Haze
    Replied by Karen Kennedy Haze on topic Re: What are everyone’s thoughts on move in gifts?
    We do a foldable picnic blanket with handle and zipper that is lined on the bottom for waterproofing for the Concerts in the Park and hanging out at tons of other parks in Pleasanton CA We buy them from Can You Imagine
    2 years 2 months ago #62658 by Karen Kennedy Haze
    Amy Whitehouse
    2 years 2 months ago #62659 by Amy Whitehouse
    Replied by Amy Whitehouse on topic Re: What are everyone’s thoughts on move in gifts?
    I have a Glowforge at home so I can do my own property's keychains, cutting boards, or other personalized items, magnets, etc. If anyone needs anything engraved, feel free to PM me. I work in wood, acrylic, leather, paper, etc..
    2 years 2 months ago #62659 by Amy Whitehouse
    Shannon Gee
    2 years 2 months ago #62660 by Shannon Gee
    My company really promotes them and we love making them in the office. Our company sends us gift and we can package them up how we see fit. We like it because it’s a nice break from paperwork and another way to be creative.
    2 years 2 months ago #62660 by Shannon Gee
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    2 years 2 months ago #62661 by Jeff McDonnold
    Will the gesture be offset by the friends car being towed when they’re trying to help with move because there was nowhere to park? Maybe the package should have some kind of “moving helper” sign that allows them more flexibility?
    2 years 2 months ago #62661 by Jeff McDonnold
    Lorena Gomez
    2 years 2 months ago #62662 by Lorena Gomez
    Replied by Lorena Gomez on topic Re: What are everyone’s thoughts on move in gifts?
    Nope. A thing if the past. Home warming once settled is goes a long way
    2 years 2 months ago #62662 by Lorena Gomez
    Tammy Jett
    2 years 2 months ago #62663 by Tammy Jett
    We start with the basics toilet paper and paper towels decorated with tissue paper. Then work from there depending on the new move in and their lifestyle but it can range from a kitchen basket to animal bowls etc. we always include trash pickup, pest control and filter change schedules as well.
    2 years 2 months ago #62663 by Tammy Jett
    Amber Bell
    2 years 2 months ago #62664 by Amber Bell
    We go to Dollar tree and just put a basket together $5 before their prices went up. Different themes ToiletriesBakingMovie night LaundryHousehold, etc
    2 years 2 months ago #62664 by Amber Bell
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    2 years 2 months ago #62675 by Becky Dotson
    Totally agree with this! I love to do something nice, however, it is not an expense that is really budgeted for so we have to make do with what we do for that month. I wish our main office saw more value in this and encouraged it. We have a "marketing" provider that was doing branded move in gifts but there are never in stock anymore and were pretty pricey. I would buy a few here in there when the marketing $ was in the budget or if there was a wiggle room.
    2 years 2 months ago #62675 by Becky Dotson
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    2 years 2 months ago #62676 by Becky Dotson
    oh! going to look these up. I didn't know this. Good info THANK YOU!
    2 years 2 months ago #62676 by Becky Dotson
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    2 years 2 months ago #62677 by Becky Dotson
    These are so classy!!! I love them too.
    2 years 2 months ago #62677 by Becky Dotson
    Margie Miller
    2 years 2 months ago #62812 by Margie Miller
    Replied by Margie Miller on topic What are everyone’s thoughts on move in gifts?
    I buy a $5 basket from Walmart then go to the dollar store and fill it with TP, Paper Towels, Dishwashing Liquid, Toilet Bowl cleaner, Disinfecting wipes, Laundry Detergent and Fabric Softener (we have washers & dryers in our units) and I get a set of pot holder, wash cloth and dishtowel that matches their personality and include a gift card. It goes over extremely well and I have less than $20 invested in it. They tell their friends about it though and we have had referrals because of it. (I have always cleaned an apartment before I moved in just because I don't know who cleaned it and their standards and obviously the cleaning product is in the other location and not handy at all so it seems to work)
    2 years 2 months ago #62812 by Margie Miller
    Anonymous
    2 years 2 months ago #62813 by Anonymous
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    Loop and Tie! $25 per gift and residents selects their gift.
    2 years 2 months ago #62813 by Anonymous
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    2 years 1 month ago #63231 by Toby Strumpf
    Yes! I used to give that to the new move ins along with toilet paper and
    And soap. Believe it or not people did appreciate it. (The maintenance team certainly appreciated it)
    2 years 1 month ago #63231 by Toby Strumpf