What are good gifts for a real estate agent who is going above and beyond for you, the buyer?

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Honestly, your business. They will usually gift something to you for using them if they get a sale. They also hope you will recommend them to others in your position so of they are going above and beyond, spread the word. Using a buyers agent is a smart thing to do because it’s not usually costing the buyer anything.

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