TESTIMONIALS
There is no other closing gift with as much referral power as Russell's House Portraits.
I would highly recommend Russell's House Portraits to any Realtor, or to anyone that is building a Referral based business.
And if you are a Manager of a Real Estate office, you need to get Russell a presentation in front of your Realtors. His presentations are quick, entertaining and the product is exactly what your Sales People need. An amazing product, an Incredible price all wrapped up with Russell's great service. "
Managing Broker RE/MAX Crest North Shore
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Magic! A fantastic way to WOW your clients with a personal and memorable touch! I strongly recommend this to any realtor who wishes to build their past client base and finish a transaction with class. You will be very impressed! I’m adding this step to my business plan! “ -James Beare REMAX |
"We have given Russell McRae’s work to several of our clients upon receiving the keys to their new home. They are simply thrilled. Russell’s work is excellent and is not only hung in the home for years of enjoyment but the cards also provide our clients with the ability to send a very unique gift to friends and family. We have rarely had a house-warming gift that can delight our clients like Russell’s work does."
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I'm absolutely thrilled with Russell's portraits. He captures the beauty of a house on canvas with his phenomenal talent. Indeed a treasure for anyone receiving or giving such a gift. Additionally, the portrait will spark conversation and memories for years to come.
Tammy Sonne
Keller Williams Elite Realty
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I just received some AWESOME paintings which we ordered for our clients! Paintings by Russell McRae!!! AMAZING! Clients are going to LOVE these!!!
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I delivered the paintings to clients this week – both were very happy with them and thought it was a terrific idea and gift. I will definitely will be hiring Russell again – excellent work!
Marion Patick
RE/MAX Crest Realty (Westside)
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Here is what one of my Realtors clients said about their gift:
Julie and I are very appreciative of the incredibly thoughtful gift you sent us. Julie got a little emotional looking at it. She really loved that condo, and it was our first home, so it will always have a great deal of sentimental value to the two of us. It is wonderful to have a visual reminder of the place so that the memories we had there stay relatively fresh. We are completely blown away. I honestly can't think of a nicer gift.
Thank you.
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Thank you so much for the perfect picture of my Harrison Listing! I love it, and so will my client!
- Val Fedora
"I am thrilled with the results! I was also very impressed with your presentation. The whole look is incredibly professional and adds to the overall package."
- Heather Natsuhara
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"A cherished memory of my heart can now be shared with my family, for always. "
- Wayne Ryan Manager of Re/Max Crest Westside
I was speaking to a past client the other day who mentioned to me that his cousin was doing this amazing new Client Gift I just had to check out. I though to myself "yah yah I'll get right on it" but I did peak at the web site and it blew me away.
Russell McRae is a former Dot Commer with substantial internet based business knowledge, but it is obvious, his first love and passion is his Art. The amazing concept he came up with melds his business savy with his Art and the story starts with a chance meeting with an old client.
The client showed him this framed aerial photograph that his REALTOR® gave him years ago, the client told him how much he loved it but the cool part of this story is that this photo had generated lead after lead over the years for the gifting Real Estate Agent.
Now Aerial Photographs are quite expensive and usually not practical for all but the most high end homes so this is where the idea dawned upon Russell, make a painting of a clients home, frame it beautifully, package artisticly and tastefully inlcude a 'compliments of...' on the painting.
This masterpiece costs only $99, unbelievable value and it can all be done online by uploading the chosen photograph.
The Pictures get hung on walls for Decades! Leads will come in years after you bought this treasure and the best part is your clients have a daily, subliminal reminder of you that lasts a bit longer then that Fruit Basket or Bottle of Chanpagne.
I call his style a sort of Renoir'ed Andy Warhol and it works! Check out the video of how it is presented to your clients, a very lasting memory created by a very Artistic businessman! This masterpiece costs only $99, unbelievable value and it can all be done online by uploading the chosen photograph.
Scott Leaf Real Estate Marketing
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whole package is incredible!
Russell I just got my house painting and I LOVE it!! I don't even have the words to describe! THANK-YOU!!!
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"His product and whole service so far is 5 star."
Marion Patick
RE/MAX Crest Realty (Westside)
Russell,
I just wanted to email you and let you know that we presented your House Portrait to our client and she was blown away...she loved her painting so much that she took a picture of it and changed her Facebook profile picture to her painting pic!!! She has sent us TWO notes telling us how touched she was by the painting, that it is perfect and that it is one of the nicest gifts anyone has ever given her. If you knew this lady...she is a tough cookie and her painting just melted her heart. SO GREAT!!!!
Scott Leaf
Scott Leaf Real Estate Marketing.
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Hello Russell,
Your paintings are breath taking ! My in laws and my father were brought to tears. Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us, your work will be something that will be in our familes history for years to come... thank you ! Your paintings are breath taking !
Shannon Smith
I gave the painting to the clients and they absolutely loved it. Couldn’t have of picked out a better house warming gift. Looking forward to the next one.
Bernie Doyle
Personal Real Estate Corp.
RE/MAX Crest Realty Westside
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"When Peter delivered it she had tears of joy"
Kathy Carleton Keller Williams Elite Realty.
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Russell has solved my problem for gift ideas for my real estate clients. He does a wonderful painting of the client's home and packages it with post cards in a great presentation box, all at a reasonable price.Thanks Russell
Don Blane,
Real Estate Agent at Keller Williams Elite Realty
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Tony Joe
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My clients absolutely loved the painting that you did of their house on Kings in West Van. It made her cry......she has raised her family in that house and now they are onto a new chapter including grandchildren etc. The whole family just loved it and it will be put in a very special spot in their new home.
Hi Russell, I work with Toni Lindsay of Re/max Masters and we just ordered a portrait from you for a client which we just presented to them and they were thrilled. So we are very happy to use your services we are delighted with the outcome. Many thanks,
Bev
Bev Davies
Associate Broker
Re/max Crest Realty Ltd.
#101 - 2609 Westview Drive
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Morrie -
THANK YOU so much for the beautiful picture of my house. Not only am I personally touched by it, but what a brilliant gift from a marketing perspective!
Anyway, I still have the testimonial on my to-do list...bear with me!
Thanks again, it is the nicest gift I have received in a very, very long time....
Lana
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"When I gave the picture to my clients they paused for a second and I looked up at them and they both had a tear in their eyes. They said thank you so much Ryan, it means so much for us to have this. "
Ryan Alty
Team Phil Haig
RE/MAX Sabre Realty Group
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"One of my staff received a portrait for a member this week and we just delivered on Tuesday. The member was very excited and very happy with the service and the gift . The member’s son had twinkle in his eyes and said ” mom is this our new home” with a smile on his face. This was a great experience for us and the members.
The members kept thanking us for their service."
Thanks
Praveen Sidhu
Senior Branch Manager, Vancity Credit Union
North Delta Community Branch
7211- 120th Street
Delta, BC V4C 6P5
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Russell has provided not only me with a great closing gift for my business, but he has also created a way for my clients to keep their dearest memories close. His creations manage to retain the most striking points of a subject and his creative experience allows for beautification of any points that would detract from the piece. I highly recommend Russell's house portraits for anyone who wishes to make a lasting impression on a buyer OR a seller. Great work, Russ!"
Matt Bastien
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Hi Russell,
I just wanted to let you know that I delivered the portrait of “Roxanne” to the family who lost their beloved pet last week. There were lots of tears and wonderful memories. The family is so deeply moved that they now have this beautiful tribute of Roxanne over their mantle. You captured “her look” they said. J Thanks for creating something they can always treasure.
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When my clients made the hard decision to list their vacation home of 15 years, the sale was bitter sweet. I wanted to give them a closing gift that was memorable and heartfelt and Russel's home portrait was exactly what I was looking for. I was thoroughly impressed with his service as he was prompt, professional and enthusiastic. All the details of the order were managed well including the cross country shipping. For the impact and quality the gift delivers, the price is incredibly reasonable. The painting turned out brilliantly and I know my clients will be thrilled when they receive it. I would highly recommend Russell’s services to anyone looking for a unique sentimental gift.
Saira Waters | B.Sc., REALTOR
Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty
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Ah, it was so perfect! My parents love it and were thrilled and overwhelmed! So great. Speechless, teary, thrilled. Mom couldn't wait to put it up in the main entry of their house. So thank you
- Sonia
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Hi Russell
Thank you for the providing a wonderful product to our industry. Quality, presentation and service all wrapped into a stellar package! I will definitely be using you again!
Sharon Davis, AMP
Mortgage Consultant
MORTGAGE CENTRE - Elder Mortgage Corp.
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My clients – Lob and Carly LOVED the gift... here is a snippet of the email from them...
"Thank you for the beautiful artist rendering of our house! It’s such a thoughtful gift & we’ll always enjoy having a painting of our first ‘real’ home."
Carly
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"I brought Russell into our office to meet our brokers and show us his work. We were all very impressed with his creative style, personality and passion for what he does. Since then many of us have ordered his portraits. Our clients enjoy them and we really appreciate the personal touch and unique aspect of this gift for clients and referral partners. Keep up the great work, Russell!"
Pauline Tonkin Mortgage Specialist at The Mortgage Centre
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"What a fantastic professional who provides the perfect touch to my client gifts! Does it quickly too!"
- Ryan Hartt
Consultant at Keller Williams Elite Realty
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Kim Taylor REALTOR® at Royal LePage Northshore
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For an awesome client gift idea, check out Russell McRae. My clients were ecstatic with the custom portrait of their new home.
Garrett Chu
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I was recently the recipient of one of your gorgeous paintings, compliments of Vancity, after obtaining my mortgage. I was overwhelmed with the gift. Such an impressive, thoughtful and meaningful gift! Love the packaging too!!
Thank you for your time, and thank you for sharing your gift! I love my painting and couldn’t ask for a more meaningful housewarming gift.
Sheri
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Hi Russell,
I gave my clients the house portrait you created and they loved it! They thought it was not only a beautiful painting but a very unique and genuine housewarming gift! I'll definetly look to use your creative artwork again! Thankyou so much!
Nicholas Chabros
MACDONALD REALTY LTD.
#5C-2662 Austin Avenue,
Coquitlam, BC, V3K 6C4
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I just wanted to thank you so much for the wonderful water colour picture. The water colour is more than just a picture of our house. It represents the home that a lot of you have been able to share with Jackie and I. It's a refuge from the busy world we live in and a place that we love to share with our friends and family.
- Nick
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thank you for the excellent service, the last order was a great hit, clients really valued it and I loved the packaging.
Manish Kumar
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I think this is a great gift idea and beautifully executed
Christine Saulnier
DEXTER ASSOCIATES REALTY
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Since viewing your beautiful house portraits at the Vancouver Re/Max convention a few years ago, I have ordered several of them as gifts for clients who have sold their long time residences. In all cases, the response has been positive and heartfelt.
I appreciate the quality of workmanship and the finished product which you deliver
Natasha Blaisdell
- Sales Agent at ReMax Joyce Tourney Realty
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Hi there you did a painting of my house for my Realtor; Denise Salmon this summer and my kidz fell in love with it !
You did a great job....it truly was the nicest thing.....our family home! We can take our old home with us wherever we go now!
- Jodi (homeowner)
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Thank you for the painting, done so quickly and promptly delivered. They were absolutely thrilled and very surprised which pleased us immensley too.
- Dorothy Pigeon
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"Truly a marketing advantage that really speak to what Credit Unions are all about"
Ted Morrison - General Manager, Enderby And District Credit Union
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“Russell does great work! I have been looking for a gift for clients that will mean something to them long term and this is it. Perfect for all of my clients, I know that I will be calling Russell again for all of my future clients.”
- Ryan Windsor, One Percent Realty
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I gave my clients the painting of their first house. It brought a tear to their eye and absolutely loved the gift. What Russell had promised was delivered. On time and everything as expected. A great gift!
- Betty Fricker, One percent Realty
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Hi Russell,
Just wanted to send a quick email and say thanks for the quick and beautiful work for Mohammed & Shammi Arif. I presented it to them yesterday and they were ecstatic and touched by the gift.
I look forward to sending more orders your way.
Cheers,
Peter Lee, Dominion Lending.
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Hi Russell,
Thanks,
Jessica Norman
Royal LePage Brookside
Hi Russell:
Just picked up the painting - WOW!!! Love it!!!! Amazing, so very pleased.
I will be touting your business for sure. I'm so impressed - with the product - the packaging - the presentation!
Thank you a million!!
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Sales Representative
RE/MAX Ocean Pacific Realty
Hi Russell,
I present the portrait to the client on the possession date (Tuesday). When I open up the box, they recognized it is their building and I can see the tear around their eyes. They are so touching and they said this is the most unique portrait they have ever seen.
They really like it so much. It is awesome to find the client a lovely home and seeing their excited moment when they saw your portrait.
Again, thank you so much for the masterpiece you made.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
Amos Yang
Hi Russell
I just wanted to let you know that my client loved the picture…she was thrilled. I will definitely be doing this again. Have a wonderful Xmas.
Hi Russell, my clients were incredibly happy that I got them the House Portrait.
Thank you so much.
Bridget Dunbar
I gave her the picture on moving day. She was so delighted that she actually cried! It was perfect for them as they had done so much work on their home and it will be a wonderful keepsake.
Thanks so much,
Sandra Carswell
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Russell,
The package arrived today and I’m….blown away – it’s beautiful!
This was the family home that he grew up in and his Mom lived in it from construction to just a few months ago (50+ years). I’m sure he’ll cherish the painting and the memories.
Jay
Jay Fraser | Real Estate Professional
Macdonald Realty Ltd.
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She was absolutely thrilled with them. Also the Corriano Road, Sorrento portrait was given as a Christmas gift and apparently it brought tears to the person receiving it – he was more than thrilled with it.
I look forward to ordering many more house portraits through the coming year.
All the very best to you both for 2013.
Kind regards.
Kathy Thachuk
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Dear Russell:
I love your paintings. They're the best gift I can think of to give to my clients and to watch their "jaws drop". It's really a wonderful addition to their new home. Who wouldn't like a "Picasso" adorning their entranceway. I can't wait to get the clients comments and see their reactions when they open your artfully wrapped package. Thanks for doing what you do so well and with such great attention to detail.
Sincerely
Eveline de la Giroday, Mortgage Expert
Vancouver, B.C."
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Hello!
We received the picture today and were absolutely thrilled with it!!! When I received this email I showed it to my husband so he could look at the link and see the picture and he said "it's so awesome, it gives me goosebumps!" We are super excited to give it to our clients and have a few other people in mind that we will be doing this for(we just have to sell their house first!) Thanks so much for the incredible job, not to mention the speedy service !
Looking forward to doing business with you again!
Cheers!
Lee Anne and Rob Poole
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Russell,
You are amazing! Thank you so much for getting it done so quickly and the presentation is beautiful! Not that I would expect anything less from you, Russell!
Warm regards,
Toni
Toni Beaulac, Assistant
Joe Campbell's Office
RE/MAX Crest Realty
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Hi Russell,
I just wanted to say how impressed I was with your packaging and the art work. It is very beautiful. Love the personal postcards, picture hanger and the way it is presented. Very classy!
Especially impressed that every detail was taken care of.
Cheers
Jodi Steeves
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The wife emailed me the following message: Your 'homewarming' gift is very
special to us...a wonderful remembrance of our old home! We will definitely
find a special place to hang it in our new home!
Once again, many thanks
Darryl Hoffman
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A great letter from a Home Owner:
"Thank you so much for getting the painting made of our new house; it was so thoughtful and I love it! That was a really nice touch and we really appreciate it, and our whole experience purchasing this house and changing around a bunch of our financing with you was awesome. We will definitely be looking to you for any of our future financing needs, and this thoughtful gift has reminded us to refer you to any of our friends and family that will need a mortgage or lending services.
Thanks again, and we look forward to seeing you in the future."
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Hello Russell,
Our realtor, Dave Vallee, presented us with a beautiful & heart-warming gift - the portrait you painted of our house in New Westminster.
We want to pass on our compliments directly to you and let you know how much the portrait means to us. You truly captured the essence of what made this "home" so special to our family for many years.
We also appreciate that we can share your website with family and friends. Everyone is so impressed. http://russellmcrae.com/myportrait/w56e7re6
We will find a special spot for the portrait in our new home, so that we may always reflect on the good memories from New Westminster.
Many thanks,
Barbara & Jim Walter
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The icing on the cake for our whole experience was your visit a few days ago. The picture that you had done of our old house for hanging in our new house left us speechless and a bit emotional. It was where we started our life together, where we got married, and where we brought our 2 baby girls home to. It was a very nice touch.
Spencer & Jill (Homeowners)
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Tom Thiessen
RE/Max Results Realty
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Hi Russell,
I just opened your painting today......WOW! I love it. And I know my client will too!
Thank you thank you! It's simply awesome.
Sue
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