It should feel specific to the client.
A gift based on the property gives the personalization a natural reason to exist. It references something the buyer already cares about: the place they chose to call home.
REALTOR CLOSING GIFT GUIDE
Realtor closing gifts for home buyers, made personal to the property.
Compare two personalized closing gifts, see where each one fits best, and choose the option that makes sense for your client, your budget, and the moment.
Compare the Gifts
CHOOSING WELL
What makes a good realtor closing gift?
A strong closing gift should feel connected to the client rather than simply connected to the transaction. For a personalized gift, four things matter most.
It should be easy for the agent to order.
Personal does not need to mean complicated. The information you provide should be limited to what is actually needed to make the gift feel considered.
You should know what is being made.
For a personalized product, reviewing the design before physical production removes much of the uncertainty from ordering something custom for a client.
The gift should suit the relationship.
Some closings call for a substantial keepsake. Others are better served by a quieter gesture. Price, presentation, and permanence should fit the client and the occasion.
TWO OPTIONS
Which closing gift should I choose?
Both gifts are personalized around the property. The difference is the kind of impression they make.
THE HOUSE PORTRAIT
For a lasting, display-worthy keepsake.
Created from the actual property photograph in watercolor or pen and ink, then finished as a framed fine-art print or gallery canvas.
- Price
- From $99
- Best when
- You want the gift to become part of the home
- Personalization
- Artwork created from the property photograph
- Presentation
- Framed fine-art print or gallery canvas
- Included extra
- 4 × 6 cold-press miniature portrait card with gift message
THE APOTHECARY CANDLE
For an understated personalized gesture.
An elegant 12 oz clear glass candle with a gold lid, two cotton wicks, and a personalized architectural illustration printed on the front label. Available in a selection of fragrances or fragrance-free.
- Price
- $49
- Best when
- You want something personal but more understated
- Personalization
- Personalized architectural illustration on the front label
- Presentation
- 12 oz clear glass candle with gold lid
A QUICK DECISION
Choose by what matters most.
You want a gift that becomes part of the room
House Portrait
You want a personalized option below $100
Apothecary Candle
Your client especially values the home's architecture
House Portrait
You want a quieter gift with less visual commitment
Apothecary Candle
ORDER PLANNING
When should a realtor order a closing gift?
As early as practical.
Both Designed By Hartman products are personalized and require a digital proof before physical production begins. Leave time for proof review, production, and shipping rather than waiting until the closing date itself to begin the order.
Shipping is calculated from the delivery address before checkout, and production begins only after the personalized design has been approved.
Place the order
Choose the gift and submit the information needed for personalization.
Review the proof
Review the personalized architectural artwork before production.
Approve the design
Request reasonable refinements if necessary, then approve the final proof.
Production & delivery
After approval, the personalized product moves into physical production and fulfillment.
BEFORE YOU ORDER
What should I have ready?
You do not need to prepare a creative brief. A few practical details are enough.
A clear exterior photograph.
A well-lit photo showing the full front of the house gives the artwork the strongest reference. Phone photographs are welcome. It also helps to have the message you would like included on the 4 × 6 miniature portrait card ready when you order.
- Exterior property photograph
- Watercolor or pen-and-ink preference
- Portrait size and presentation
- Family name or portrait title, if desired
- Established year, if desired
- Desired message for the 4 × 6 miniature portrait card or a handwritten note
- How you would like to sign the card
A clear home photo, property details, and scent choice.
The personalized label features an architectural illustration based on the home photograph and property information you provide. The finished candle is paired with your chosen fragrance.
- Clear exterior photograph of the home
- Property or residence name
- Property address
- Preferred scent or fragrance free
- Recipient and delivery information
COMMON REALTOR QUESTIONS
A few things worth knowing before the closing.
Can I use an MLS photo for a House Portrait?
A clear exterior image can be used as the reference as long as you own the photograph or have permission to use it. The full front of the property should be visible whenever possible.
Can the gift be shipped directly to my client?
Yes. Enter the delivery address you want to use during ordering. Shipping charges are calculated before checkout.
Do I need a realtor account or subscription?
No. Orders are placed individually, so you can order only when you have a closing that calls for a gift.
Can I request changes after seeing the proof?
Yes. Reasonable refinements can be requested before the proof is approved. Physical production begins after approval.
What if the closing date or delivery address changes?
Contact Designed By Hartman as soon as possible. Address changes cannot be guaranteed after an order has entered fulfillment or been transferred to the carrier.
READY TO CHOOSE?
Match the gift to the client.
Choose a lasting House Portrait or a quieter personalized Apothecary Candle.