The Real Deal New York

From the December issue: Times are tough, but don’t skimp on the tip. That’s the message from
Judi Desiderio, CEO of Town & Country Real Estate on the East End
of Long Island, to her brokers.
“We will still be sending gift bags to all our ancillary service
providers,” she said. That means people who open lobby doors and
deliver the mail.
But tips from New York brokers were certainly more plentiful during the boom.
“Tips for the 2009 holiday season will be in modified form,” said
Halstead Property broker Jill Sloane. “However, the doormen and
superintendents really appreciate gifts, so it’s important to keep up
with tips even though you may have made less money this year,” she
added.