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ANOTHER SCAM ALERT. EPAGE HOMES, EPAGE LEADS, EPAGE EMAILS!

Reblogger Paula Stadiem
Real Estate Agent with Pine Knoll Shores Realty

Thank you so much for this information.  I just got an email also from Epage and dedicde to google them before responding and the first entry was your Active Rain blog, just thought you might like to know that.

 I tried HouseValues.com several years ago and was very disatisfied with that kind of deal.  I did get at least 1 listing out of it but the amount of work was overwhelming. I ended up getting buyers asking for CMA's on listed properties just so they could check up on their REALTOR.  With every request I had to check the MLS first to make sure they were not already listed then perform the CMA just to have the prospect tell me oh I didn't know someone would be calling me I thought it was just done by the computer's. 

Original content by Jill Doppel

I received yet another email from a company claiming to have a Buyer/Seller client in my area. Anyone who knows me knows I like to rat out the scammers to my colleagues. It is my intention to help everyone avoid getting ripped off. We're all in this together, and I feel for anyone who has not done enough research and has gotten scammed, and lost money.

Here is the feedback I've found on the internet about EPAGE LEADS: You may also visit the site yourself to read more.

http://e-page-listing.pissedconsumer.com/epagelisting-sends-invalid-leads-as-old-as-6-months-20080425119003.html

 

 1. Written by Michelle, on 10-09-2008 10:12

Andy, YOU ARE FULL OF IT!! 

I am a broker and did not recieve ONE good lead. All too old! Realtor's know how to work a lead when it's a good one

2. Written by jim, on 08-09-2008 20:53

I cancelled my E-Page agreement today. The so called leads were the worst I have ever encountered. I was told they were a bout a week old, but leads I contacted told me they bought 6 months ago, or they could not speak or understand English, or they were from over 100 miles away, or the phone or e-mail address was bogus, or the lead never remembered asking to be contacted by a Realtor, etc., etc., etc. STAY AWAY--FAR AWAY--FROM E-PAGE LISTING--In my opinion---it is a really seamy scam operation. A lot of lies. No substance whatsoever.

3. Written by idaliserrano, on 05-09-2008 16:21

Please understand I am not getting anything out of "trash" talking Epage. But, Natalie Giraldo of Epage is the worst customer service care representative I have ever come across. They charge you up front, and will NEVER refund if unsatisfied. They hold themselves to their contract, because they don't have a good reputation, or service to back them up! Don't be fooled, and invest your money in ANYTHING but Epage!!!

4. Written by Christy, on 05-09-2008 15:51

I am currently in a month to month contract with epage. Things started out VERY rocky and unreliable however; I do now get a good response from their customer service department. I am on my second month and still no contracts yet. I am giving it this month and then probably cancelling. Most of my leads have been OLD, or the clients bought and closed on their house already!

5. Written by Christy, on 05-09-2008 15:51

I am currently in a month to month contract with epage. Things started out VERY rocky and unreliable however; I do now get a good response from their customer service department. I am on my second month and still no contracts yet. I am giving it this month and then probably cancelling. Most of my leads have been OLD, or the clients bought and closed on their house already!

6. Written by Lisa, on 05-09-2008 09:30

Just got a fax today...decided to look up to see if they were a REALTOR...nope..so on to google search and found this. THANKS for saving me the headache!

7. Written by Nancy, on 03-09-2008 10:50

Just received an email from an Epage employee asking me if I can assist her clients looking to buy/sell in my area; is this legit or are they fishing for my business? Had to google them before answering.

8. Written by alex, on 29-08-2008 12:45

I was contacted by Andy, and he is a liar! They sell you on their monthly service fee, which is excessive, and they have no real value for what they are selling. Everything that was posted; old leads, no response, no customer service, is completely true. If you value hard work, honesty and ethics, do yourself a favor and stay away from Andy and Epagelistings!!!

9. Written by jim, on 29-08-2008 07:51

i have been getting "leads" for real estate from epage for 2 weeks now. They started off pretty disorganized. The leads were from over 100 away from me. None in the Zip Codes I requested. They said they would replace them. I have received more leads, but they have not been good quality yet. I will give them another week, then cancel. It sure sounded good at the start. There is no tutorial so it is difficult to refresh the potential customer's mind about why you are calling them with the information provided.

10. Written by Jay, on 04-08-2008 20:10

Epagelisting sends invalid leads 6 months old. Yes, i was ripped off here in Rhode Island. They operate out of California & everything the person above listed is TRUE. 100% Don't Waste your time or money!!!

Horrible experience!! Never do any business with this company they use referrals that are old and give the same ones to all agents in the same area.

I filed a complaint with the CA Attorney General I want to bring them down...

I am in the process of sending a complaint to the Better Business Bureau of Ventura County, CA.

Ms. Julie Sugar was my contact it took me forever to get to the Customer Service Dept. a guy name Mark and he didn't do much for me and was always unavailable. This company is bad news read all the reviews before you do business with them.

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Paula Stadiem    

Broker/REALTOR®; ABR;GRI; SRES; SRS

2004 and 2005 President Crystal Coast Chapter of

            Women's Council of REALTORS®

2007 President Carteret County Association of REALTORS®

2008 Carteret County REALTOR® of the Year

Pine Knoll Shores Realty

320 Salter Path Rd. Suite Y

Pine Knoll Shores, NC 28512

 

 

 

Amy Hahn
Pine Knoll Shores Realty - Morehead City, NC
Realtor/Broker - Crystal Coast, NC

Hey Paula, thanks for sharing the warning about Yet another scam.  Have a great night.  I miss you guys.

Dec 01, 2008 09:11 AM
Marian Goetzinger
Pine Knoll Shores Realty 252-422-9000 - Pine Knoll Shores, NC
Crystal Coast Real Estate NC

Thanks Paula,  These informational blogs are enough to make AR worth doing even without all the many other great benefits, mainly the relationships.  I cherish my relationship with you.  Good Blog.

Dec 01, 2008 11:16 PM