Recently one of my coaching clients forwarded me an email that I simply had to share. I teach a referral program that this Agent follows with great success but now also with great admiration. I will share my referral system in another blog shortly.

“Sometimes, I love my job. I thought you would appreciate this email from a client as much as I did.”
jennifer mallory | associate broker “real integrity in real estate”
keller williams hudson valley realty | 18 laurel rd, new city, ny 10956 
845.521.3135 |  845.323.6247 mobile  |  www.jennifermallory.com

Hi Jennifer!  So busy that I haven't had time to thank you for the gift card.  From my perspective, it was so unnecessary!  I'm always happy to recommend someone who does their job well and I know you'll take care of Holly if she calls you.  I saw your ad in the Our Town and am going to clip it out and send it to her to follow up. 
Getting back to the gift card, it didn't surprise me that you were so thoughtful but again, I felt totally undeserving!  Here's the compromise because I don't want you to think I'm unappreciative.  You sent the card to me around the 4th of July and I was thinking that I'd like to give it to a service man or veteran.  My father came here at the age of ten and instilled in us an appreciation of all that we have as Americans.  Would you mind very much if I wrote a note to my husband's cousin who served in Afghanistan, letting him know that we (all) appreciate what he has done and include the gift card?  He's starting a new life in upstate NY and I'm sure there are plenty of Dunkin' Donuts there!  It could be a gift with a second life!
Hope all is well with you - Deb