
17. Offering A Same-Day Discount Is A Huge Red Flag.
Are you familiar with the feeling of going into a store, only to find that there is a massive sale that ends in just a few hours? You can get what you want at a considerable discount, but only if you make the purchase right away. There are flash sales online based on the idea that if you can get people to make an impulse purchase right now, they are more likely to seal the deal instead of shopping around for better quality. The thing is, you just might be much better off if you skip the flash sale and do your due diligence by shopping around. The practice can really come in handy if you are trying to get a contractor to do some work around your home because many contractors try to create the same mindset in potential customers.
According to MyMove.com, many contractors will offer you a fantastic, once-in-a-lifetime deal, but only if you sign the dotted line today, preferably while talking with the person. Don’t! One problem is that this person is trying to prevent you from doing your due diligence. If you take the time to shop around or do your research on this contractor’s license and reputation, you may find that the deal is not nearly as good as they want you to think that it is. You could be signing an agreement with someone whose license has been revoked for a price that actually could be beaten. Moreover, if that price can’t be beaten, well, that is another problem. There is a solid chance that this contractor will approach you partway through the project to request more money.