Saturday, November 12, 2011

A Buyer vs a Shopper


Some people might not think that there is much of a difference between a buyer and a shopper. While the differences might be subtle, they are substantial, because it indicates the action (or lack thereof) that the party will take. A buyer actually buys something, and a shopper will just browse and seek out information indefinitely.

Let me point out that there is nothing wrong with being a shopper. I do it often in the retail stores, and afterwards, will order the exact item that I saw in the store online! Lately, I have even come across something in the store that I like, and have gone onto Amazon.com via my smartphone and ordered the item right there in the aisle!

I do often justify my tendency to browse by actually being a shopper on occasion. If a brick and mortar store has what I want while I am in there, I will usually go ahead and buy it. But what is the real difference between shopping and buying?

How motivated are you when you are just browsing around? I am not always in the market for a pair of jeans while I am in the store, but if I see some that I like, I might go home with them. If I am actually looking for some, and the store doesn't have my size, I will probably order them on the spot myself or let the cashier do it for me. Under this scenario, I am a motivated buyer- not a shopper.

Think about when you are looking for a new home. These days, we have the benefit of a variety of internet sites (including www.scottmillerrealestate.com) to search for the place of our dreams. These sites allow us to narrow our search criteria in order to meet our specific needs (school system, number of bedrooms, baths, etc), so that when we actually become buyers, we only need to go out and see a few places, and eventually, we can buy.

Make sure you evaluate your needs early, consult with an agent to clarify your interests, and shop online until you are ready to buy. The process of buying your home will be as smooth as silk!

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Bricks Made Out Of Ego


Ego is probably one of the weakest materials that anything could ever be built with. It's construction is subject to the slightest gusts of wind, and when it gets wet, it tends to clam up like a shellfish. It rejects adhesives that could improve its foundation, because it feels as if it is already strong enough. When someone tries to improve upon its frame, it would rather be torn down than to have any help. People don't even like to be around it because it lets off an ungodly stench.

So why is ego such a popular building material? Its cheap, and its readily available. Although its a rather ugly component, because of its wide availability, one could even argue that ego is a sustainable solution. I tend to disagree, since its more corrosive and harmful than anything.

So what should you use for your solution? Try something like intuition, which, while somewhat subjective, has a basis in reason, since its source is from within us. We can't normally explain it, but we usually feel pretty strongly about it. Ego, on the other hand, is derived out of the need to justify a belief, a belief which is usually the wrong one to have in the first place.

Don't stick to a false belief, seek out the best solution.