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Are you getting more than one estimate?

By William Feela

Real Estate Broker/Owner with WHISPERING PINES REALTY 20398180

June 07, 2013 09:40 AM

A client decided to get rid of an old tree. It was dying and he didn't want it to be an issue for a buyer.

As I talked with him I asked what the guy was charging to take it down. (No Cleanup)

$1250!

I almost fell over. It was not by the house and it was leaning away from every building. I gave him the number for my go to guy for tree removal. Totally cleaned up...$275!

My client was thrilled. I thought everyone would be about the same price.

No matter the job, get more than one bid and ask to see their insurance if you feel that is important for the job.

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Lisa Von Domek

Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX

....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Hello William,

Wow, talk about padding a bill - that's outrageous!

Jun 07, 2013 09:41 AM

Jean Hanley

Coldwell Banker Kivett Teeters - Hemet, CA

Specializing in Folks Who Want To Buy/Sell Homes

Yes William, I ALWAYS encourage my people to get more than one estimate. There are many honest contractors out there, but there are many that will try to make up on one customer what they lost on the last.

Jun 07, 2013 09:52 AM

Ralph Janisch ABR CRS Broker

Janisch & Co. - Conroe, TX

Selling Northwest Houston to good people like you!

I had four trees removed cleaned up and hauled away plus had the stumps ground out for a listless than the 1250. Your client is lucky you came along.

Jun 07, 2013 10:32 AM

Gary Woltal

Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX

Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Great advice. More than one bid gives you some range and you can check the quality of what is offered. I checked on installing garage doors one time $400 one bid $2,000 the next bid. It floored me.

Jun 07, 2013 11:53 AM

Bob Crane

Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI

Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Yes William, it does make a huge difference when multiple offers are on the table, but I often find that the least expensive is not the best option.

Jun 07, 2013 04:46 PM

Vern Eaton

Askov, MN

Realtor 651-674-7449

Bill, prices do vary a lot! But I will agree with Bob, the lowest may not be the best.

Jun 11, 2013 12:28 AM

Randi Brammer

Randi Brammer, Acctg. - Hinckley, MN

Accountant & Tax Preparer

The first isn't always the cheapest and the cheapest isn't always the best.

Jun 17, 2013 11:44 PM

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