New Braunfels, TX

This is just one more reason to be a resident of Comal County. Lookie what has happened now.

Scooter Store on Fortune Magazine's ‘Top 100 Best Places to Work' List...New Braunfels largest employer is in the news again.

The largest private employer in Comal County has been named one of the best places to work in the country.

For the 2nd time in 3 years, the Scooter Store has made it to Fortune Magazine's Top 100 Best Places to Work in the United States. This is the 2nd time the Scooter Store has made the Top 100 Best Places to Work List. In 2007, they ranked at #58. This time, they are up 20 spots, to #38 on that list.

Scooter Store officials say a lot of credit goes to the City of New Braunfels and the New Braunfels Chamber for their efforts in the last year to work with the Scooter Store on their expansion plans.

I think you may remember when we blogged about this massive expansion. Nice company and Nice People to work for and all happens in New Braunfels, Texas. I'm sure you see them often with advertising on TV. Good for the country and the consumer.

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Buying or building a home in Comal County Texas, New Braunfels or surrounding area...Need a home or septic inspection. Call Carl Winters, Advanced Inspector, License #3630 (TREC) at 830-660-0131. We have lived and have been in business in this community since 1994. (Localism Blog - Community Information January 27, 2010). Complete Inspection Service realestateinspector@yahoo.com

Thank You Carl & Ceil Winters

New Braunfels Smokehouse named a Texas Treasure

The Texas Historical Commission has dubbed The New Braunfels Smokehouse Country Store & Tasting Kitchen a "Texas Business Treasure." Sen. Jeff Wentworth will present the award to The New Braunfels Smokehouse on Jan. 19 - with a tour of the plant to follow.

This is the best ever. If you come to New Braunfels and not visit the New Braunfels Smokhouse you're missing out.

The family-owned business was founded in 1945 by Arabel and Russell Dunbar. Originally known as the Tastin' Room, The New Braunfels Smokehouse is in its third generation of family owners. The company smokes and ships about 1.5 million pounds of smoked meats annually across the U.S.

The restaurant is located at 1090 N. Business 35, in the city of New Braunfels - just north of San Antonio. The Texas Business Treasure designation recognizes the Smokehouse's cultural and historical preservation of the tastes and traditions of the Lone Star State.

Sen. Jeff Wentworth will present the award to The New Braunfels Smokehouse on Jan. 19 - with a tour of the plant to follow.

www.nbsmokehouse.com

www.thc.state.tx.us

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Come Grow With Us in New Braunfels, Texas

Yes, home ownership is still possible. America is where dreams can come true. Call a realtor today and start the process.

It is important to hire a licensed home inspector. One of the things you WILL want to do is have a home inspection by a licensed home inspector.

In Texas all home inspectors must acquire a license by TREC. In order to do so, each inspector must meet certain obligations set by : TREC (Texas Real Estate Commission).

If you are selling your home, hiring an inspector before you put your home on the market can be a smart move if you want to prevent or at least prepare for any issues that might come up during the buyer's inspection.

Uncovering problems ahead of time can save you time and money: Know what you are buying.

1. A smoother process. The more problems you correct before the sale, the less likely it is that a defect will stall the process.

2. More accurate pricing. Rather than having to haggle over the price because of defects, you can set your asking price to account for the cost of repairs.

3. The same goes if you are buying a home, whether it is foreclosure or the home is occupied, it is best to spend a few hundred dollars to make sure the home is in the condition. We may be able to spot issues that could be costly once you have moved in.

Make sure you choose a qualified and experienced inspector. You may want to ask your
realtor for a list of reputable inspection companies, or contact a professional association of home inspectors to find out if they are licensed member in Texas.
www.trec.state.tx.us (Texas Real Estate Commission)

Thank You Carl Winters

I'm beginning to think I get better customer service online. It is there in black and white, no standing in line, get a printed receipt and delivered to my front door in a timely mannner. No more instore frustrations.

The Six Basic Needs of Customers

1. Friendliness (Not overly friendly but professional)
Friendliness is the most basic of all customers needs. We like to be greeted with a smile and an eye-ball (not have to look at the head and never see a face). Is that too much to ask.

2. Understanding and empathy
Customers have simple expectations and that is to serve us with knowledge, understand and empathy. Not the attitude of "so what".

3. Fairness
We all need to feel we are being treated fairly.

4. Control
Control represents "me the customers'" and that spending my money in your store means I should get what I want and at a reasonable price.

5. Options and alternatives
Customers need to feel that other avenues are available Me the customer depends on you to be in the know (this goes back to training). If you have a product that will do a better job you should present that to the customer and let them know why.

6. Information
"Tell me, show me - everything!" and let me make the final decision.

I'm beginning to think I get better customer service online. It is there in black and white, no standing in line, get a printed receipt and delivered to my front door in a timely mannner. No more instore frustrations.

Blog: Home Inspections Loclaism for New Braunfels, TX January 6,2009

Clean or Not to Clean....Should there ever be a question...the answer is YES, YES, YES.

Today it is your Kitchen!

DOES YOUR KITCHEN LIKE A WAR ZONE?

It's difficult to inspect the kitchen when can't see one square inch of counter space. The sink is piled high with dirty dishes. It smells like an animal has died under the sink!

It surprises me when I walk into a home and I can hardly walk due to the owner being untidy (I could say worse but best not). My Question: The buyer must have seen this very same thing. Why in the world would they want to continue the buying process. If each room is piled high and not being taken care of what is being done with regular maintenance and upkeep.

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Blog: Home Inspection Thought Provoker #1 for 2010 by Carl Winters, Complete Inspection Service, New Braunfels, TX January 7, 2009 Texas Hill Country Home Inspector since 1994, TREC #3630 Advanced Inspector