BUYER'S GUIDE: Cool Tools

It’s a wonderful gift Help buyers celebrate their purchase with gifts reminiscent of George Bailey’s housewarming speech to the Martini family in the Frank Capra classic “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Lasso the Moon’s signature gift package wraps up bread mix, salt shakers, and sparkling cider in an attractive box, topped with a personalized gift card. Plus, you can order extras, such as champagne flutes and candles. $35 for the basic package; extras range from $5 to $30. Lasso the Moon, Chicago; 773/267-8100; www.lassothemoon.biz.

APODs without arithmetic You don’t have to be a financial wizard to generate annual property operating data reports used by multifamily specialists. Enter data into ProAPOD’s user-friendly forms, and the program will automatically calculate formulas such as capitalization rates, gross rent multipliers, and cost per unit, then generate a finished report. The program also produces marketing reports that condense the property details that your customers want into a single page. $129.95; special offer $99.95. ProAPOD, Silverton, Ore.; 503/873-4325; www.proapod.com.

Clean car, happy customers Do you spend more time in your car than in your office? WeatherTech products include automotive accessories that help protect your car from unsightly messes that could turn off prospective buyers en route to showings. For instance, wear-and-stain resistant luxury carpet mats protect your car’s permanent carpet against spills; easy-to-clean cargo liners ensure that a For Sale sign that’s spent time outside won’t soil your vehicle’s storage area. From $24.95 to $129.95. MacNeil Automotive Products Ltd., Downers Grove, IL; 800/441-6287; www.weathertech.com.

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