If you're like most people, you hope that you’ll receive your online orders within
a few days. Sure, a purchase might occasionally arrive later than expected.
That's just the reality of online shopping.
But, what if you need an item delivered quickly, without risk of delay?
Here are a few suggestions:
• Check if the product is in stock. That's usually indicated on the web page,
but you can also phone to confirm. In-stock items usually ship quickly.
• Avoid special orders. Those always take longer to ship.
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Ensuring Fast Delivery when Shopping Online
Should You Worry about Competing Listings?
Imagine you've been waiting for the right moment to sell your home and you're
finally ready to pull the trigger and list it. But, just as you're about to put up the
sign, you notice that a few other FOR SALE signs have unexpectedly popped
up in the neighbourhood.
Oh no! Now there are competing listings. Does that mean you should put your
plan to sell your property on hold?
Not necessarily.
Just because comparable homes are for sale in the area doesn't mean it's not
Get your Spring Cleaning Done in Half the Time
Spring cleaning can seem like a great idea until you actually get started. Then
it often turns out to be more work than expected!
The good news is, there are proven techniques to make the job easier so you
can get it done faster.
• Before you begin the project, make sure you have everything you need:
hammer, boxes, tape, garbage bags, etc. Think of the supplies you’ll
need on hand and the tools that will make tasks easier. You don’t want
to have to waste time on frequent trips to the store.
When to Increase your Budget when Shopping for a Home
When you set a budget for a new home, you’re obviously hoping — maybe
even expecting — to find the ideal property within that price range.
But, it doesn’t always work out that way.
In fact, there are many circumstances in which you might have to rethink your
budget and possibly even increase it, to get the home you want.
For example, you might find that properties in neighbourhoods you’re targeting
are selling for more than you expected. In that circumstance, you might have
Get your Spring Cleaning Done in Half the Time
Spring cleaning can seem like a great idea until you actually get started. Then
it often turns out to be more work than expected!
The good news is, there are proven techniques to make the job easier so you
can get it done faster.
• Before you begin the project, make sure you have everything you need:
hammer, boxes, tape, garbage bags, etc. Think of the supplies you’ll
need on hand and the tools that will make tasks easier. You don’t want
to have to waste time on frequent trips to the store.
When to Increase your Budget when Shopping for a Home
When you set a budget for a new home, you’re obviously hoping — maybe
even expecting — to find the ideal property within that price range.
But, it doesn’t always work out that way.
In fact, there are many circumstances in which you might have to rethink your
budget and possibly even increase it, to get the home you want.
For example, you might find that properties in neighbourhoods you’re targeting
are selling for more than you expected. In that circumstance, you might have
How to Light your Home for an Evening Viewing
When you’re selling your home, you may find buyers who want to see it later in
the evening, when it’s dark outside. In that circumstance, effective home
lighting becomes more important.
The best place to start is with exterior lighting. If you have soft ground lamps
on the walkway, make sure those are turned on. That will make for a more
pleasant and inviting trip up the walkway.
Do you have motion detection lighting? Make sure those are set to continuous
5 Tips for Preparing for an Early-in-the-Year Sale
There are numerous reasons why you might need to sell early in the year.
Perhaps you even need to sell this month! Whatever your reasons, preparation
is key. Make the right moves now and your sale is likely to go smoothly
and successfully.
Follow these tips:
1. Make a list of what needs to be done around the property to prepare it
for listing. That includes decluttering, cleaning, getting needed repairs
done, and so forth.
2. Schedule those tasks. On a calendar or planner, block out ample time
Getting the “Inside Scoop” on a Listing
Throughout the history of journalism, reporters would pride themselves on
getting the “inside scoop” on a story. In fact, that’s where that expression
came from.
So imagine you’re shopping for a new home and click on a listing online. Up
comes all the property information. But, chances are, there is more to the story
of that property than is presented in that listing. For example, you might want
to know more about:
• The empty field behind the home.
Finding and Buying a Great Home in a Hurry
Imagine if, for whatever reason, you suddenly needed to find and buy a new
home in a hurry. What if you had just a few weeks?
If you’re like most people, your first instinct might be to panic. Well, there’s
nothing wrong with having some apprehension about having to find a new
home quickly. But, there are steps you can take that will make the process a
lot less stressful and, ultimately, make it more likely that you’ll find a great
property you’ll love.