In search of an honest man

 


 Similar to Diogenes’ search for an honest man, homeowners want someone to do quality repairs at a fair price.  The task appears reasonably easy but if you’ve ever tried to locate someone to fix something, you know just how difficult it is.

Finding a list of companies from a phone book doesn’t mean they’ll be reasonable and reliable, it just means they have a phone and are willing to pay for an ad.  Searching on the Internet may direct you to a website that appears to be a local company but really is a marketing company who will sell the lead to a repairman or company who will pay a referral fee.

There are consumer organizations like Angie’s list who rate repairmen and contractors but they usually require an annual membership fee to be able to access the information.  There are also services like Renovation Experts or Service Magic that are registries for contractors but they may not be the most competitively priced.  

Your best recommendations are going to come from friends, family and neighbors you trust who have actually used the repairmen before and would use them again.  The problem here is that you might have to make multiple calls before you can find a friend who can recommend the type contractor you need.

Repairs are a normal part of selling homes and we certainly come in contact with lots of contractors.  This experience leads us to understand who is reputable and reasonable as well as who to avoid.  As part of our commitment to helping you be a better homeowner from the time you buy your home until you sell it, we’re more than happy to make a recommendation of good repairmen or other professionals you might need.  Give us a call…we want to help.

Herb Baldwin, e-Pro, RealtorMorrow County's HomeSeller, CDPE herb@herbsells.com

RE/MAX Genesis, Mt. Gilead (Morrow County) Ohio, Helping people realize their dream of home ownership in Morrow County (45 minutes north of Columbus) Ohio.

To view any home in Morrow County, call me now at 419-947-4004

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2 Comments on In Search of an Honest Man

JAN
30
2012
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Word of mouth is where its at. They all stay good and reasonable for awhile. But even there the rules change accordingly. You just find someone new. Been pretty lucky for the past 5 years. Still recommending the same people.
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Bill, yes you're right, that's why it makes sense to "ask around" of those people that have lived in the area for a while and had the opportunity to work with several contractors and service providers over the years.  Typically the same names keep coming up over and over and those are the ones to try to hire.
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