Agents/Brokers: What have you given/seen as client gifts that are CRE-focused/specific? (CRE Marketing)
First, the question:

What unique client gifts have you used/seen (either as closing or holiday gifts) that are:

1. Useful
2. Unique
3. Commercial Real Estate specific/focused?

Whenever I close a deal, I like to give my clients a branded gift. I try to avoid the usual forgettable and chintzy gifts (key chains, mugs, mouse pads, kitchen gadgets, yadda yadda yadda). I also like to send out gifts to clients around the holiday times, again avoiding the overdone items (calendars, food baskets, magnets, etc.). 

I usually keep a few cheaper but useful promo items on me at all times as a little "something extra" to hand a client/prospective client in the moment. This year I went for silicone behind-the-head mask extenders with my logo on it. They were well received, and I have had a few clients come back and ask if they could get a few more for their employees (with my brand). I actually saw someone I didn't know wearing one of my extenders in the grocery store last week, so I'm happy with that as a unique promo item.

There are a lot of websites with the run-of-the-mill "agent" gifts, but I'm always looking for other unique, commercial-specific gifts for clients. Here is a short list of broker-branded gifts I've seen or used in the past:

* Bluetooth key tracker key chains (TILE, as an example)
* Leather cell phone credit card holders
* High-end mugs/tumblers (wood finish)
* Portable phone power banks
* 1 year coffee subscription delivered to client for public or breakroom (100% Kona Coffee)

I'm curious to see what other agents/brokers use or have found effective/welcome/memorable.
[{"id": "gg1zf9m", "text": "I was in marketing for one of the big three...we pushed an idea one year that never got approved - there is a company that lets you create your own Monopoly board. The idea was to put all our top clients\u2019 developments on it. I thought it was a pretty cool idea.", "replies": [{"id": "gg2p2k5", "text": "this is the type of shit I like to see", "replies": [], "depth": 2}, {"id": "gg3o6zk", "text": "I'd love to hear the bullshit reason behind why this was shot down.", "replies": [{"id": "gg45jsd", "text": "I like this idea, but my guess (based on my past career in marketing) is the fear of excluding and upsetting a key client or potential client. If I had to hazard a guess, I'd say that licensing concerns may have been a road block.\n\nOh, and maybe just the mere fact that it is Monopoly: the board game that has helped tear families apart since 1933! Haha!", "replies": [{"id": "gg49gsz", "text": "Yeah i thought it might come down to clients complaining they have the lowest rent on the board, or that they deserve to be the Boardwalk of the game.", "replies": [], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}, {"id": "gg5h7og", "text": "It was cost. They weren\u2019t cheap.", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "gg27q5r", "text": "One of the local developers in our area always sends out a giant chocolate bar. When I say giant , think of the size of two laptops put together. It's delicious, and has the developers logo in the bar itself. Pretty neat idea, and all of our brokers always look forward to getting theirs!", "replies": [{"id": "gg2uhsj", "text": "Make sure it\u2019s actually good chocolate though. A LL I used to work with did a similar thing and it was a very cheap &amp; not good tasting giant bar", "replies": [{"id": "gg3ru3u", "text": "I have a dark chocolate only policy.  I actually knew a Chocolatier in philly, and she told me that the really good chocolate truffles were chocolate and crisco in the middle.", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "gg2cmfj", "text": "Got a filson briefcase a couple years ago, use it to this day, love that thing.", "replies": [{"id": "gg3rynh", "text": "They've gotten really popular......I have some flyfishing creels from the 70s....", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "gg2gnzo", "text": "Try [evabot.ai](https://evabot.ai) \\- lot of residential shops use them.", "replies": [{"id": "gg2y5r9", "text": "Interesting company. I saw a lot of food items, more general \"gift\" ideas rather than gifts tailored towards CRE though...", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "gg2gqqo", "text": "I usually give people Lego Architect of their favorite building.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "gg2xteg", "text": "Branded smart luggage. Expensive but will get used no doubt.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "gg35h3t", "text": "This may not be helpful but I read a book called Giftology and they recommend not giving branded gifts if you want to differentiate youself. I would read that book as it may give you some good ideas!", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "gg3ecs2", "text": "Socks? I got socks? Oh... wait a minute. That's cool :&gt;", "replies": [{"id": "gh5q4bb", "text": "I also have a CoStar subscription", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "gg3f7m6", "text": "Not a broker but I\u2019m in marketing and the REIT I work for used to hand deliver broker gifts. We did the usual alcohol (wine, whisky, beer, etc) with a branded glass/mug/tumbler/etc. or golf/athletic gear. This year with COVID and a push to be more accommodating for brokers we got a vendor who set up a website where the broker selects a themed gift basket option and it\u2019s delivered directly to the broker. They had an \u201cadventure\u201d option with hiking gear, \u201cspa\u201d option with cosmetic stuff, a beer option, a wine option, and a few other themes. Also included was an option to donate the equivalent $ amount to a list of local charities in their name. Each option is about $150 per basket and another $25 for shipping/fees. This has been very well received, a lot of the female brokers appreciated the variety. And others are planning to re-gift the baskets to kids and relatives, totally fine with that just glad they\u2019ll be used. Not quite as personal as hand delivering gifts but given the times it\u2019s way more convenient and the variety really won over the brokers.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "gg3r3ox", "text": "Get them a flying lesson.  First hour is usually $100 or less.  At exactly 45mins into the flight, have the Pilot-In-Charge pretend he's dead and you call your client and ask them who their favorite vendor is.   \n\n100% of the time, 50% of the time you have a client for life.\n\nOr really good brownies.  I use these guys: https://www.blissfulbrownies.com/  They're delicious, and my good clients got them and always commented.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "gg43zk5", "text": "Personalized Mont Blanc pens", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "gin6vf2", "text": "We are a lender. We give out cowbells - with the deal specifics printed on them and the quote about \u201cmore cowbell.\u201d I\u2019m not joking - actual cowbells. They\u2019re a huge hit with our mortgage brokers and deal sponsors.\n\nFor branded merchandise we have bandannas with our logo and now COVID masks with our logo and they say \u201cspreads matter\u201d on them.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "gou31mj", "text": "We have seen customers order a combination of artisan tumbler, handcrafted coaster (wood or leather) and handwoven bar/kitchen towel. With these three you can create a custom look that leans toward elegant (porcelain/champagne towel) or casual (tumbler/bar towel) that matches the client\u2019s personality. And you can brand (engrave) the wood coasters if you want. Throw in roasted nuts or caramels if you want a boost.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]