A Closing Gift Clients Will Actually Use
Help clients stay organized, informed, and confident long after move-in.
Why Real Estate Professionals Use Education Forward
Creates a memorable closing experience
Helps keep your name connected with homeowners over time.
Provides practical value beyond move-in
Supports long-term homeowner confidence
Why It Matters Long-Term
Unlike many traditional closing gifts, homeowner education resources continue to provide value long after possession day. As homeowners use the guide, planner, and digital records system, the resources can help remind them of the professional who helped them begin their homeownership journey.
The planning system can also help homeowners maintain organized records, maintenance history, and important home information. Over time, these records may support smoother transitions when a property changes ownership and help create greater confidence for future buyers.
Education Forward helps real estate professionals provide lasting value beyond the transaction while staying connected to their clients for years to come.
What Homeowners Receive
The Education Forward Home Awareness System helps homeowners:
feel more confident after move-in
recognize warning signs earlier
stay organized with home maintenance planning
make clearer maintenance decisions over time
Designed for real estate professionals who want to provide long-term value beyond the transaction.
Simple to personalize. Easy to deliver. Built to be useful.
Most Closing Gifts Are Forgotten.
Useful Homeowner Education Stays Relevant.
A Closing Gift Your Clients Will Actually Use
How It Works (Simple 3-Step Process)
Step 1:
Select your preferred package
Step 2:
Enter your brokerage name and any personalization details (agent name or message) at checkout
Step 3:
Your copies are prepared with your information and ready for client delivery
No setup. No design work. Just enter your details—we handle the rest.
Each copy becomes a practical, branded reference your clients can use—while keeping your name connected to their home long after closing.
Minimum order: 20 copies per package selection
Personalized client packages are prepared in batch quantities to support efficient production, customization, and delivery.
Choose how you want to support your clients
Many homeowners have told me they wish they had received a practical homeownership resource when they purchased their home.
Education Forward was created to help fill that gap.
Select the level that best fits how you deliver value at closing.
Starter Home Awareness System
Best for: Simple, practical closing gifts
What your client gets:
Compact Home Maintenance Guide & Digital Planner Access
Clear overview of key home systems
Quick reference for everyday awareness
Use this when:
You want a low-cost, useful gift
You’re gifting at scale
You want something simple but meaningful
Structured Planning System
Best for: Clients who want more structure
What your client gets:
Home Maintenance Guide
A dedicated planning system to track maintenance, notes, and key home details over time
A printed planner that can be shared with family, house sitters, or future occupants
Use this when:
You want to give more than a basic gift
Your clients value organization and clarity
You want something they’ll actually use over time
Guided Home Maintenance System
Best for: Premium client experience
What your client gets:
Full Guide + Planning System
Optional guided orientation session (additional charges may apply, based on format and location)
Personalized support to understand their home
Use this when:
You want to stand out at closing
You work with higher-value clients
You want to offer a premium, differentiated experience
Looking for educational resources designed for children? Common Sense Factor Kids™ provides colouring books and activity books that help children build awareness of home safety, fire safety, healthy living, community awareness, and other practical life skills.
What Your Clients Receive
The guide and planning system provide a structured overview of key home systems and maintenance considerations, including:
Planning and preparation for home system awareness
Plumbing fixtures and common maintenance considerations
Electrical systems and safety devices
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems
Exterior maintenance awareness for roofs, gutters, and siding
Windows, doors, and exterior envelope considerations
Garage doors and mechanical components
Interior hardware, surfaces, and flooring awareness
This system gives your clients a clear, practical reference—helping them stay organized, aware, and confident in their home.
Printed guides are made available through the Education Forward initiative with the support of participating community organizations.
Choose the package that best fits how you want to support your clients.
Minimum order: 20 copies per package selection
Personalized client packages are prepared in batch quantities to support efficient production, customization, and delivery.
Personalization details can be entered at checkout (brokerage name, agent name, or message).
After Your Order Is Placed
✔ We personalize your guides using your brokerage details.
✔ We prepare your order for production and shipping.
✔ We ship your order directly to your brokerage or designated location.
✔ You present the guides as part of your client closing experience.
The participation includes access to ongoing updates and enhancements to the digital planning system. Participants are notified by email when new features and resources become available within the Education Forward access portal.
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Education Forward is an independently developed educational initiative dedicated to supporting homeowners, strengthening communities, and encouraging informed decisions.
Organizations acknowledged on this site are recognized for community awareness purposes only and do not imply endorsement or partnership.