Essential Moving Day Kit
Here is my list of what I included in my Essential Moving Day Kit that I delivered personally to every one of my clients. I was treated like a hero when I delivered it and these inexpensive items can have a powerful positive effect on your clients too.
When I was actively selling real estate I stumbled upon one of the MOST amazing business building events. I didn’t plan on it. I didn’t expect it. It just occurred from a single action I took for my sellers on their moving day which then became my signature act of kindness.
It was fairly early one Saturday morning and I had just finished grocery shopping. I was driving home when I remembered that one of my clients was moving that weekend and their new home was not far from the grocery store. I decided to drive by, say hello, and see if they needed anything.
When I arrived at their home it was clear there was the potential for a lot of activity, but at the moment there were instead many people standing around looking inside the moving truck. Apparently, they had begun to unload the truck when one of the movers dropped a box which contained a large bottle of dish soap. Unfortunately, the soap had spilled all over the truck, making the entire floor of the truck into an ice rink. The moving team was at a standstill. Because only a few boxes had made it into the house at that point, no one had anything available to clean up the dish soap.
I realized I could step in and save the day because my trunk-load of groceries included paper towels, baby wipes, and Windex. I went to the trunk of my car and reappeared with my cleaning materials. I was an instant hero! The team happily cleaned up the mess and the moving team was then back on track. To say my buyers were happy with me is an understatement.
From that moment on I decided to put together a moving day kit for my clients. My kit included many practical, inexpensive items that would then be delivered on moving day. This extra step showed them that I knew their moving day an important event. I wanted to be there for my clients and I couldn’t think of a better way to drop by and say hello without getting in the way than stop in with supplies that would help. I worked hard to perfect my moving day kit, including all those things that are helpful but aren’t readily available as they are packed away somewhere.
I also was able to meet all of my clients’ closest friends and families and it didn’t’ hurt that I made a very strong good first impression with them.
Below is my list of what I included in my Essential Moving Day Kit that I delivered personally to every one of my clients. I can tell you that I was treated like a hero almost every time I delivered it. You would not believe how some very inexpensive items could have such a powerful positive effect on my clients.
Essential Moving Day Kit
- Needle nose pliers
- Screwdriver
- Wrench
- Pliers
- Box Cutter
- Scissors
- Hammer
- Small level
- Packing Tape
- Zip ties (various sizes)
- Labels
- Black Felt Marker
- Garbage Bags
- Picture Hangers
- Tape Measure
- Sanitary/Baby Wipes
- Paper Towels
- Boxes
- Toilet Paper
- Window cleaner
- Scrubbing sponges
In addition to delivering my kit early on moving day I would also have either pizza, sandwich platter or a bucket of chicken delivered to the home at either noon or around 4:00 pm.
Going the extra mile on closing day is a wonderful way to solidify your relationship with your clients. If you are struggling to figure out what to do for your clients once the property closes this is an excellent way to provide concierge class client care for you clients.