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Angie Hicks created Angie's List in 1995 to help consumers find good contractors and service providers.  The way it works is members submit reports when they hire a service provider or contractor with feedback.  Members are asked to submit a report when a they hire anyone from Angie's List   The ratings are based on experience, price, quality of work, responsiveness, punctuality, professionalism and would you hire this company again.  Members have unlimited access to the list. When you need a particular company you access the category and then are provided with a list of companies to choose from starting with those that have an average rating of A or B.  In addition comments are available from the reports filed on a company to learn more about the experiences other have had with that company.  Angie's List will also have your back if you have a problem with a company from the list.  They will work with you and the company through their Complaint Resolution Service to resolve any issue.  If the company does not respond they will end up in the Penalty Box where they will remain for 3 months.

As a member you will receive a monthly magazine with highlights, coupons, penalty box companies and great articles.  Angie's List is available almost everywhere.  I am a member of Angie's List and have found that when I call a contractor from the list I get a better response then when I call someone from and ad or coupon mailer. 

 

Cyndee Haydon
Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL
727-710-8035 Clearwater, Beach Short Sales Luxury Condos &Homes
Kim, I've often wondered about Angie's List - glad to hear you've had a good experience. What's it cost to be a member? 
May 24, 2007 06:40 PM
Kim Murphy
Draper and Kramer - Lombard, IL
Mortgage Loans in DuPage, Kane, Cook, Lake, Will C
Cyndee - I honestly dont remember, but I know it wasnt expensive.  I also learned that the companies on the list are there because they were referred.  You can not buy onto the list.  You have to be referred by a member. 
May 24, 2007 06:46 PM
Kris Krajecki
Kris Krajecki - FOX VALLEY MORTGAGE - Huntley, IL - Huntley, IL
Mortgage Broker Huntley, IL

I will check out the list!

THANKS!!!

May 25, 2007 09:47 AM
Kim Murphy
Draper and Kramer - Lombard, IL
Mortgage Loans in DuPage, Kane, Cook, Lake, Will C
Kris, Its a great resource!  Thanks for reading!
May 28, 2007 02:36 PM
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3 - Chicago, IL

I've been meaning to check it out, but have been turned off by the member charge.  Small charge, yes, but the paranoid side of me is still skeptical.  I'm glad you had a good experience.  Maybe I will give it a second look.

These are the fees in Chicago from http://www.angieslist.com/AngiesList/Visitor/price.aspx

Save money by signing up for multiple years!
DuesSignup Fee *TotalSaveDiscount
 Monthly$5.95+$10.00=$15.95----
Continuous service, billed to your credit card each month on your anniversary date. Cancel or switch to an Annual payment plan at any time. Sorry, no refunds.
 1 year$53.00+$10.00=$63.00$18.4026%
 2 year$95.00+$10.00=$105.00$47.8033%
 3 year$135.00+$10.00=$145.00$79.2037%
 4 year$170.00+$10.00=$180.00$115.6040%
Annual dues are billed to your credit card each year. We will send a reminder before your subscription is automatically renewed. Annual membership dues are backed by our 110% money back, satisfaction guarantee.
* The $10 Signup Fee only applies one-time provided you keep your membership current.

Jun 01, 2007 09:12 PM
Sandy Knutson-Grebner
Look Again Interior Redesigns - Aurora, IL
The SDP and GCDC

I too have always wondered about Angie's List.  I've never looked into it because I thought it was like the BBB, and you had to be referred or invited.  Can you confirm how this works?  Perhaps we would need one of our clients to recommend us?  Thoughts....???

Jun 02, 2007 03:23 AM
Kim Murphy
Draper and Kramer - Lombard, IL
Mortgage Loans in DuPage, Kane, Cook, Lake, Will C

Brian- 1 year subscription for $63.00, thats not unreasonable!  You get access to so many companies.  I guess it also depends on your need.  We have an apartment building, and often need someone quick for issues!  It helps us build a relationship with companies that we know will show up.  Nothing is more frustrating than someone telling you they will be there to do the job or quote the job and no one shows!  The companies on Angie's List know they will get a poor rating if the play games like this.  This is FREE advertising for them.  They would be foolish to mess that up!

Thanks for stopping by!

Jun 02, 2007 03:23 AM
Kim Murphy
Draper and Kramer - Lombard, IL
Mortgage Loans in DuPage, Kane, Cook, Lake, Will C
Sandy- If someone is a member and has done business with you, there is a form for them to complete to recommend you.  You don't have to pay to be on the list, the members foot the bill.  Angies List  This will tell you more on how it works.
Jun 02, 2007 03:30 AM
Sandy Knutson-Grebner
Look Again Interior Redesigns - Aurora, IL
The SDP and GCDC
Thanks Kim.  I will look into the member list and see if there is anybody I've already worked with.  Appreciate the information.
Jun 02, 2007 03:41 AM
Kevin Phillipson
Emery Federal Credit Union - Dover, DE
NMLS: 167468
How do you get a new chapter started? Has any one started a new chapter and what can you tell me about it. I dont have one in my area.
Jun 03, 2007 03:09 AM
Kim Murphy
Draper and Kramer - Lombard, IL
Mortgage Loans in DuPage, Kane, Cook, Lake, Will C

Kevin- Not sure about starting a chapter.  Give them a ring!  Angies List 

Thanks for stopping by!

Jun 04, 2007 04:04 PM