Special offer

Waiting…..

By
Services for Real Estate Pros with Referral Group Incorporated

I am not a patient person, never have been. My lawn cutter has been absent for some time and my grass in almost a foot high. I got this guy from his son who was my sub contracted excavator and also put down an airport mix driveway that largely disappeared after my first winter here. So in an effort to get the driveway back, the man and his son put another layer down to the tune of $1200. From the beginning, it was no good. The quality of the material was wrong and was mixed by a "new guy" at the place where it was purchased. I waited two seasons for a replacement and stopped paying for my lawn last fall until the driveway was replaced.

The guys who work for the lawn guy keep changing and it became clear recently that he had no interest in making things right. I left 5 phone messages for him and no return call. My lawn hasn't been cut in 15 days and yesterday I called someone new. So now I am waiting for that person. It is hard to chase someone and I am bummed. I pay my bills the day I get them and simply don't want anything but the service I pay for. I will keep you posted.

Posted by

When you think about real estate, it is time to focus. I have helped people for close to thirty years in all areas, and made the process not only simple but enjoyable. Why should you go it alone or settle for less? Call me and find a partner to help, direct and get you where you want to be.

Sheila Anderson

The Real Estate Whisperer...... Consultant, Trainer, Facilitator 732-715-1133

 

Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Sheila- that is so frustrating.  We were very lucky with our last lawn service...they were there like clockwork.  Hope you find a new reliable crew. 

Jun 18, 2016 05:22 AM
Robert Bob Gilbert
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties - Katy, TX
Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert

Sheial, sorry to hear you are having these issues. Good Luck getting the driveway fixed and the grass cut. 

Jun 18, 2016 06:41 AM
Yolanda Cordova-Gilbert
Richmond, TX

Shelia,

 I hope you get this worked out we have to get someone to do sheetrock work and even my builders say this will not be easy oh no!

Jun 18, 2016 07:02 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Thanks Kathy.     Sheila

Jun 18, 2016 07:09 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Hi bob. Thank you. I'll need it.      Sheila

Jun 18, 2016 07:10 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Tough Yol;anda. i jiust want someone to do the work, take the money and come when promised.       sheila

Jun 18, 2016 07:11 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

There are few things more frustrating that workers that do not complete the work we had hoped for.  I've experienced my share of that as well!

Jun 18, 2016 07:21 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

It stinks Myrl and it happens to me alot. TY        Sheila

Jun 18, 2016 07:25 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Sheila keep their feet to the fire.  Word of mouth is a powerful tool.  It can bring you business and it can cost you business.

Jun 18, 2016 11:48 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

That's true George but enough is enough. TY    Sheila

Jun 18, 2016 08:19 PM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Sheila. I understand the frustration, stuff like this is so unfortunate, never sure what they just don't care.

Jun 18, 2016 08:30 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Good morning Sheila.  I feel your frustration as I'm sure most of us have had something similar happen to us.

Jun 18, 2016 08:42 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Grass has been growing so fast here that if 15 days passed the neighbors would call codes. It is frustrating trying to find good service people. I hope it works out well for you.

Jun 19, 2016 07:03 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Thank you Joe. Still waiting.    Sheila

Jun 19, 2016 07:33 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Thank you James.      Sheila

Jun 19, 2016 07:33 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Not resolved here. My neighbors didn't call but could have. TY      Sheila

Jun 19, 2016 07:34 AM
Claude Labbe
RLAH / @properties - Washington, DC
Realty for Your Busy Life

Sheila, I'm sure you've thought of this, but perhaps a local farmer has a few goats he'd like to have you keep for a day or two?

Jun 19, 2016 03:12 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Hi Claude. With my four pups it wouldn't work.      Sheila

Jun 19, 2016 09:11 PM
Robert Bob Gilbert
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties - Katy, TX
Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert

Sheila, Sorry for the poor type job above above by me. How did this situation work out for you? Maybe it has not been concluded? 

Jun 20, 2016 05:36 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Hi Bob. I'm still in it. TY     Sheila

Jun 20, 2016 06:08 AM