Today we attended a Home Tour in a nearby community where a builder was giving away $25 gas cards. In addition to the gas card, we got free drinks and snacks.
Awhile ago, we visited the model homes of a builder who was giving away Target gift cards.
I think we will see more and more of these giveaways if the home market remains soft.
Here in Austin, the housing market is still relatively strong compared to the rest of the country. I can only imagine the freebies that can be found in more depressed housing markets.
Might be worth skimming the real estate section of the Sunday paper, even if you aren't in the market for a new house.
Nice Freebies for House Shoppers
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I'd say if you go in to it accepting the fact that the sales people are just trying to do their job in a tough real estate market, it won't be too annoying. I always answer their questions honestly but as vaguely as possible. Someone who is "just starting to look" is much less likely to get a hard sale than someone who is "relocating and needs to buy this weekend."