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Guaranteed Contractor Pricing? Would you do it?
Hey guys so I recently talked to a company that pitched me the following but I'm not sure if everyone else thinks it's a good program?
They have a subscription where it's $35/month for the first home then $10 a home I manage after that with a max 10 homes (which is fine I'm only managing 2).
they are offering me:
1) They will be fielding and troubleshooting all of my maintenance calls 24/7
2) Guaranteeing $50/hour handyman w/ $50 minimum visit charge.
3) $85/hour for all other trades w/ $125 minimum visit charge.
They mention that if a bill ever comes in for over that rate they will pay me back directly, also that the pricing is not guaranteed for emergency after-hour calls. I think that makes sense so far.
I was actually referred to them before so I know the company has been around a while, but I'm not sure if this program seems worth it! Ideas?
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Hi Jorge,
If it were me I'd:
- Ask for 5 (yes 5) referral phone numbers of clients they have had for 3 or more years.
- Call each of them and ask about the service they receive and if they think it's worth it.
- Ask each phone call person the address of their rentals, and go visit them to see what they look like.
It's always a good idea to Vet contractors visually as well as verbally.
Good Luck!