$().ready(function() {
	// validate contact form on keyup and submit
	$("#contactForm").validate({
		rules: {
			name: { required: true },
			value: { required: true },
			phone: {
				required: true,
			},
			email: {
				required: true,
				email: true
			}
		},
		messages: {
			name: "Please enter your name",
			phone: "Please enter a valid phone number",
			email: "Please enter a valid email address",
			value: "Please enter your best estimate"
		}
	});
	
	// sample message text
	var sampleText = "(Model, Condition, Miles, Specifications, etc.)";
	$("#description").focus( function() {
		if (this.value == sampleText) { this.value = ''; }
	});		
	$("#description").blur( function() {
		if (this.value == '') { this.value = sampleText; }
	});
	$("#description").blur();
});