1. "Just Moved" cards – prepare postcards with a picture of the buyers in front of their new home. They can notify friends, family, and creditors of their new address and you’ll get a latent acknowledgement.

2. Return address labels – these can be easily created in a moment using Microsoft Word. The key is to get the correct size labels – Avery #5167.

3. Keys - make keys for each member of the house plus two extras.

4. Stay in touch after the closing - call twice a week for the first two weeks after closing; Call once a week for next three weeks.

5. Give them their own new lockbox and show them how to set the code.

6. Picture note cards – make note cards with a picture of their new home for them to write personal notes to their friends.

7. If they have a small problem, send a fix-it-man to take care of it.

8. Deliver a meal to them on the day that they move.

9. The "Moving Day" kit – include a bucket, sponge, scrubbers, spray cleaner, hand soap, paper towel, toilet paper, and other cleaning materials.

10. Introduce them to their neighbors – Offer to host a simple reception to meet the neighbors either at the buyer’s home or possibly the neighbors.

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