Google Before You Go

By
Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty Professionals MN Broker #40288835

     Going out to eat?  Ordering linens for your  staging inventory? Shopping on line for a spendy new leather handbag?  Are you heading out to the bookstore for a coffee and to pick up a new novel?  Stop - Google first.  That's right!  Google the name of the company or website  and the words "promotion code" or "coupon code".  You can save a bundle using this quick feature.  You may get numbers or letters that you type in when you check out on line.  Other times, you print off a coupon to present in the store or restaurant. 

    We have had free appetizers at Red Lobster, 25 % off at Barnes and Noble, $5 off an on line order at Target.com and many times free shipping, regardless of the size of the order at many sites.  There are coupons for biscotti to go with coffee, car washes with fills of gasoline, and free passes to home shows and movies.

    Remember, before you go - Google. 

 

 

 


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Welcome from the Brainerd Lakes - where outdoor and indoor recreational opportunites abound. Looking to buy on one of our many lakes? Ready to move up or down?  Having trouble selling your home? 

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Comments (25)

Sandy Ridgway
Designs For You - Columbus, OH
Designs For You
I live by google!  Always check for the coupons before going anywhere.  Did want to tell you hello, when I saw you were from Brainerd.........I grew up on Mille Lacs Lake, in Isle!!  You'll be the only one that will know where that is!
Feb 12, 2008 10:16 AM
Kathleen Lordbock
Keller Williams Realty Professionals - Baxter, MN
Keller Williams Realty Professionals
Leslie - I do too - then I can spend it on something else :~)
Feb 12, 2008 01:16 PM
Kathleen Lordbock
Keller Williams Realty Professionals - Baxter, MN
Keller Williams Realty Professionals
Michelle - thanks for that link - I hope everyone posts their secret places here.
Feb 12, 2008 01:17 PM
Kathleen Lordbock
Keller Williams Realty Professionals - Baxter, MN
Keller Williams Realty Professionals
Konnie - you are welcome, hope it is helpful
Feb 12, 2008 01:18 PM
Kathleen Lordbock
Keller Williams Realty Professionals - Baxter, MN
Keller Williams Realty Professionals
Queen Kathy - I bow to you - any good coupon links??
Feb 12, 2008 01:20 PM
Kathleen Lordbock
Keller Williams Realty Professionals - Baxter, MN
Keller Williams Realty Professionals
Elaine - You have been busy looking for that darn cat  - :>
Feb 12, 2008 01:21 PM
Bevin Googer
First Impressions Home Staging and Interior Redesign - Mount Pleasant, SC
www.StagingAndRedesign.com
I love a bargain! And it never occurred to me to do this, either...
Feb 12, 2008 01:29 PM
Kathleen Lordbock
Keller Williams Realty Professionals - Baxter, MN
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Sandy, I do know where that is and all the other towns around that big ole lake like Malmo and Isle.....

You are a long way from home in the state of Ohio. 

Feb 12, 2008 01:29 PM
Marci Toliver
438-4642 - Mauldin, SC
Anderson SC, Spartanburg,Greenville SC, Home Staging
Kathleen- I love google- I even use it on my phone- for directions.
Feb 12, 2008 01:35 PM
Lola Audu
Lola Audu~Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI Real Estate - Grand Rapids, MI
Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI ~Welcome Home!
Wow, Kathleen...this is great!  I had never thought of this. 
Feb 12, 2008 02:04 PM
Debbie Malone
Londeree's Real Estate & Property Management - Lynchburg, VA
From Lynchburg To The Lake (434) 546-0369
That's great advice Kathleen! I've got to learn to call ahead to make reservations, but never thought of lookig for coupons. Thanks for sharing.
Feb 12, 2008 10:47 PM
Shannon Bard
Shoreline Design - Kennebunk, ME
I am also a huge fan of online coupons.  Last week I Googled and printed an instore 20% off coupon for Banana Republic.  
I absolutely never buy anything on-ine without opening another window and typing the store name and words promotion / coupon code.  I've saved 
litterally hundreds if not thousands of dollars over the years.  Happy Shopping.
Feb 13, 2008 12:04 AM
Kathleen Lordbock
Keller Williams Realty Professionals - Baxter, MN
Keller Williams Realty Professionals
Marci - I just figured that feature out - actually my daughter told me!!!!!
Feb 13, 2008 11:08 AM
Kathleen Lordbock
Keller Williams Realty Professionals - Baxter, MN
Keller Williams Realty Professionals
Bevin - thanks for stopping by- we need bargains so we can buy more for less money.
Feb 13, 2008 11:09 AM
Kathleen Lordbock
Keller Williams Realty Professionals - Baxter, MN
Keller Williams Realty Professionals
Lola - glad I could give you a helpful tip.
Feb 13, 2008 11:11 AM
Kathleen Lordbock
Keller Williams Realty Professionals - Baxter, MN
Keller Williams Realty Professionals
Debbie - there is just so much to remember isn't there and I am kind of a last minute person, due to my hectic schedule.
Feb 13, 2008 11:12 AM
Kathleen Lordbock
Keller Williams Realty Professionals - Baxter, MN
Keller Williams Realty Professionals
Shannon - You are good , girl - thanks for the add.
Feb 13, 2008 11:14 AM
Audrey Hoffman
VoteAudrey blog - Columbia, SC
VoteAudrey
Yep! I'm a diehard googler myself! :)
Feb 13, 2008 12:15 PM
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA
Great idea. I use Google for maps, directions and Google Earth. Google! Google! Google!
Feb 13, 2008 12:23 PM
Minnesota Home Staging Firm, Minnesota
Minnesota Home Staging Network~ MN's Top Home Staging Firm - Inver Grove Heights, MN
As always...EXCELLENT idea Kathleen. I used to do this once in awhile but have gotten out of the habit. Now that I may be in the office more...I'll get back into the swing of things :)
Feb 17, 2008 07:25 AM

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