[bumper]

This gets right up my nose, been cleaning street for 20 years woman came out can you clean my windows, yea next time, ok, went in street today and her house is  up for sale i thought cheeky git,she came out are you cleaning mine today err no to busy ohh well i need then cleaning now im selling my house dornt bother, me ok fine,they only want them cleaning when they say,im having none of that crap.

[Tom White]

Bumper, I have just about been cleaning windows for half the time you have, but in places where I have compact work and have been there for a number of years, I'm always a little wary of taking on new customers who I know have seen us working there month-in-month-out for years.

I always wonder why - all of a sudden - they want us to clean their windows?  So I'll ask them.  Sometimes the customer will just say they're getting too old to clean their old windows, or their husband has died/left and he used to do them.  Or other times it's because they're going to sell their house.  These customers don't realise that it could be perceived as 'annoying' to a window cleaner that the window cleaner is just wanted for a shortish period of time.  They just want their windows cleaned and are willing to pay.

I also didn't used to take on new cleans with a 'for sale' sign outside, but I do now; houses aren't being sold quickly, instead of three-or-four months, it's more like a year or more.

[richardlingard]

i know what you meen ive had houses with for sale signs for two years

[dave0123]

This gets right up my nose, been cleaning street for 20 years woman came out can you clean my windows, yea next time, ok, went in street today and her house is  up for sale i thought cheeky git,she came out are you cleaning mine today err no to busy ohh well i need then cleaning now im selling my house dornt bother, me ok fine,they only want them cleaning when they say,im having none of that crap.

should of said why to her!!! just makes u look un reliable by you saying yes next time then no am too busy 

[richywilts]

you never know she may be really impressed with ur work n recommend you to her friends or she may work at an office n mention how reliable u r. or she may be looking to move to bigger property round the corner

[the bfg]

whats the problem bumper ?     just charge her a one off price

[Perfect Windows]

you never know she may be really impressed with ur work n recommend you to her friends or she may work at an office n mention how reliable u r. or she may be looking to move to bigger property round the corner

Also, you'll get the next occupant with no effort.

Vin

[Paul Coleman]

I won't rule out these jobs.  I just want them to be honest with me so that I can make the appropriate charge.  I know it's obvious to us but the occupants aren't always aware that doing such a clean takes a lot longer.

[the bfg]

[e.  I know it's obvious to us but the occupants aren't always aware that doing such a clean takes a lot longer.
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they soon know once Ive told them

[Londoner]

This has happened to me on several occasions. you just have to laugh it off

[Jackal]

it happen to me a month ago for first time i wasnt happy when i saw the sign but ended up posting a card with price on it wasnt going bother but thought she may not sell for 6 month and its possible il pick new owner up

[bumper]

you know that gut feeling you get like they want it doing cheap and a good job plus the windows were that old aluminum crap,if they want 5 pound job thats all they will get a wishy washy clean 2 min job,you get what you pay for,if anybody dares to complain i tell them you get what you pay for
                                          bumper