Providing Post-Sale Service to Maintain Top-of-Mind Awareness

Tony Ketterling • March 7, 2025

Providing Post-Sale Service to Maintain Top-of-Mind Awareness

Too many agents see the closing table as the finish line.


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The Sale is Just the Beginning

Too many agents see the closing table as the finish line. The best agents, however, know that real success comes from what happens after the sale. Ongoing service keeps you at the top of your mind, builds trust, and turns happy clients into repeat customers and referral sources.

Hereā€™s how to stay connected and add value long after the deal.

1. Offer Homeownership Support

Your clients have just made a major investmentā€”help them take care of it. Provide helpful information like:

  • Seasonal home maintenance checklists
  • Local contractor recommendations
  • Tips on increasing home value over time

Positioning yourself as a go-to resource strengthens client relationships and keeps them engaged.

2. Stay in Touch with Market Updates

Even after buying, homeowners remain interested in their homeā€™s value and the market. Sending periodic updates keeps you relevant. Try:

  • Quarterly market reports
  • Neighborhood trends and home appreciation insights
  • Local tax and policy changes that impact homeowners

When clients think about real estate, they should think about you.

3. Make Anniversary Check-Ins a Habit

A simple check-in on the anniversary of their home purchase is an easy way to stay in touch. Send:

  • A personal email or handwritten note
  • A small gift (a home-related item or local gift card)
  • A social media shoutout congratulating them on another year in their home

These small gestures go a long way in strengthening relationships.

4. Leverage Social Media to Stay Connected

Stay engaged with past clients on social media by:

  • Commenting on their home updates or milestones
  • Sharing helpful homeowner tips
  • Celebrating home anniversaries publicly

Social media is a powerful tool for staying on top of the mind naturally and engagingly.

5. Ask for Referrals the Right Way

I want you to know that clients will be more than happy to refer you if you've provided ongoing value. Keep it casual:

  • ā€œIf you know anyone thinking about buying or selling, Iā€™d love to help them the way I helped you.ā€
  • ā€œI appreciate referralsā€”itā€™s how I grow my business!ā€

A well-timed reminder keeps you at the top of their referral list.

The Bottom Line

Your service shouldnā€™t end at closing. By maintaining strong relationships with past clients, you create lifelong supporters who return to you for their next move and refer others your way.

A little effort after the sale leads to a pipeline of repeat business and referrals. Stay connected, stay helpful, and watch your business grow.

Tony Ketterling

CEO of Equity Real Estate

As the CEO of Equity Real Estate, I bring over four decades of management and leadership experience to the real estate market, where I have been actively involved since 2000. Equity, the #15 independent real estate company in the nation, boasts a constantly growing network of over 3,500 agents. My passion for the industry drives me to support and guide my team in delivering exceptional client service.

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