Yeah, you're onto something there. I've found that verbally mentioning the expiration date when handing over the quote helps a lot. People tend to skim paperwork, but a quick heads-up sticks better in memory, in my experience.
"People tend to skim paperwork, but a quick heads-up sticks better in memory, in my experience."
That's a good point—I usually highlight the expiration date in bold on the quote itself, but mentioning it verbally sounds like a smart backup. Might save me from another awkward "but you said..." conversation down the road!
That's a good point—I usually highlight the expiration date in bold on the quote itself, but mentioning it verbally sounds like a smart backup.
Yeah, bolding helps, but honestly, nothing beats a quick verbal reminder. I once had a client insist on a quote from nearly a year earlier—awkward conversation for sure. Now I casually mention expiration dates upfront... saves headaches later.
"I once had a client insist on a quote from nearly a year earlier—awkward conversation for sure."
Haha, been there myself. It's funny how some clients seem genuinely surprised when you mention the quote expired months ago. I used to rely solely on bolding the expiration date too, but found that people often skim right past it. Now I casually bring it up in conversation as well—something simple like, "Just a heads-up, this quote's good for 30 days," usually does the trick.
Honestly, it's not even about being strict or rigid with pricing; it's more about setting clear expectations upfront. Most folks appreciate the transparency, and it saves everyone from those awkward "but you said..." moments down the line. Plus, if material costs fluctuate (which they always seem to do lately), it gives you a fair chance to adjust accordingly without feeling guilty.
Sounds like you've got a solid approach already, though. Combining visual cues (bolding) with verbal reminders is probably the best way to cover your bases.
Haha, I totally get the awkwardness. As someone who's been on the homeowner side of things, I've sheepishly pulled out an old quote myself, hoping it would still fly. (Spoiler alert: it didn't.) Honestly, gentle reminders are a lifesaver—I appreciate when contractors set clear timelines upfront. Saves everyone from those cringey "wait, seriously?" conversations later on. Sounds like you're handling it just right, though... live and learn, right?
