Salespeople in any industry often get a bad reputation. It’s not always undeserved, either. Salespeople can be pushy, misleading, and may fail to offer any sort of follow-up support once they “close the deal.” At BM Windows, it is our goal to offer a different sort of sales experience for our San Diego replacement window customers. Recently, we received a review from Linda R. in Carlsbad that tells us we are meeting our goal of providing a positive sales experience. Linda met with our sales rep, Jim, in her Carlsbad condo. She said she was impressed with his “thorough presentation,” and he also impressed her by: (1) not putting any pressure on the transaction by saying this ‘deal’ wouldn’t last unless I signed the papers immediately. (2) providing a bid immediately before he left …
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Flipping a House in San Diego? Choose the Right Replacement Windows
House flipping has become increasingly popular in the last ten years or so, probably because of all of the cable television shows featuring people making lots of money by buying houses on the cheap, renovating them, and reselling them for big bucks. Some of our San Diego replacement window customers even flip houses as their full-time jobs! If you’re a house flipper, or thinking about getting into flipping houses to earn some extra income, you may not think that the windows you choose to install in your flip matter much. As long as they look good to potential buyers, they’re fine, right? Well, there are other things you should consider when choosing windows for your flip. Many home shoppers are getting savvy when it comes to flipped houses. They’re looking beyond the surface to make …
A Message to Owners of Coastal Homes: Check Replacement Window Warranties Carefully
When you’re shopping for replacement windows for your San Diego home, you may not think to read through the warranty information that window salespeople give you. You may think all replacement window warranties are pretty much the same, and you would be mostly right. All reputable replacement window manufacturers will cover their products in the case of product defects, and some will even replace glass that is accidentally broken. But just like any warranty, there are limitations, and those details can make all the difference as far as what is covered and what isn’t when it comes to your new windows and patio doors. Coverage for Replacement Windows in Coastal Areas Replacement window and door manufacturers will often exclude windows and doors installed in coastal homes from full …
Are Replacement Windows on Your Christmas Wish List?
We’re guessing that replacement windows and doors don’t make it onto many Christmas wish lists. They certainly aren’t as “sexy” as the new Lexus with the big red bow on the top that you see in all of the holiday commercials, and they’re difficult (well, impossible) to wrap up and put under your Christmas tree. But they are definitely one of those gifts that keep on giving! So maybe you should consider adding them to your Christmas list, or consider giving yourself the gift of new windows and doors this Christmas. Replacement windows and doors from BM Windows have a lot going for them. Not only will they help you save on your heating and cooling costs due to their energy efficiency, but installing them in your San Diego home can also increase its value. According to multiple studies, …
Financing Your Replacement Windows and Doors: What’s the Best Option for San Diego Homeowners?
In the past several years, a popular way to finance the cost of replacement windows and doors has been through the HERO program. You may have heard of it—we used to use it at BM Windows until we realized the drawbacks associated with it. Basically, the HERO program is a financing option that allows homeowners to purchase new windows and doors with no money down, and pay for them in installments through their property tax bill. Sounds great, right? What you need to understand about financing home improvement projects through the HERO program is that doing so creates a tax lien on your home. This can cause a problem if you ever want to refinance your home. Proponents of the HERO program have also claimed that if you sell your home, HERO payments can be transferred to the next owner. This …
