Yes, There Really Is a Free Lunch! Part II

How does a piping hot burger and side of crunchy, perfectly seasoned fries sound for lunch next week?  Or, dinner that you didn’t lift a finger, (or a pot or pan), to prepare?  Last week, we just scratched the surface to explore how to take advantage of mystery shopping where you can enjoy a free meal.  Many opportunities exist for you to enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner for free, plus a fee! Continue reading “Yes, There Really Is a Free Lunch! Part II”

Yes, There Really Is a Free Lunch! Part I

We’ve all heard the saying, “There’s No Free Lunch!”  The implication is that you can’t get something for nothing.  Mystery shopping offers an abundance of opportunities to prove the naysayers wrong.  If you play your cards right, you can get your lunch and a guest’s breakfast, lunch, or dinner, for free!  Continue reading “Yes, There Really Is a Free Lunch! Part I”

What Reassign Status Means On Your Ellis Mystery Shops

As an Ellis mystery shopper, you might notice from time to time that some of your shops have fallen into Reassign status. Here’s what Reassign status means on your Ellis mystery shops and what to do to fix it.

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Mystery Shoppers, Don’t Be Labeled a Lookie-Loo

The Pacific Northwest is in the middle of a housing boom and downtown Seattle, WA represents it well with all of the new construction cranes that have become part of its subtly changing skyline.  The competitiveness of this thriving apartment market has sparked the curiosity of businesses and passers-by producing what many leasing professionals have come to refer to as the ‘Lookie-Loo’.

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Know if You’re Talking to A Call Center

It has become increasingly more common to interact with a centralized leasing office when calling a community to find out about their apartments.  Call centers are often utilized to take the initial calls and to assist the prospective resident, and it’s important to know if you’re talking to a call center.

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