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natty
GSD Said: this way nobody is wasting anybodys time and there are no hard feelings.No hard feelings? I think anyone who has the chutzpah to call a professional out under the guise for a "free estimate" is a jerk. The best thing I can do for them is to teach them the difference between an estimate and an inspection.
twill59
I thought the Ventilation in HVAC was for commercial applications, installation/ service. The type of systems where air is pushed / pulled/ exchanged with the assistance of mechanical power/ apparatuses.
NOT exactly the systems we have in cold attics.
I just can't buy the argument that a Mechanical Contractor is going to fix the problems that, for example, a careless siding guy or insulator caused.
The biggest problem that drops this in the roofers lap, is that is usually takes a boatload of fools (drywaller, homeowner, insulator, roofer, carpenter, builder, electrician, sider, HVAC, architect, plumber) to cause the problem and one good (real) roofer to fix it
clvr83
Tinner: Will do, if I implement it on the webpage.
twill59
oops, I pulled an Old School. Wrong thread :blush:
egg
What natty said.
In spades.
seen-it-all
I remember discussing the free estimate - free inspection issue with one realtor. He wanted a free estimate that stated in writing the condition of the roof and if there were any issues. He wanted me to state the expected life span left and drop it by his office by 3:00 pm. He was mortified that I would be charging him for this. His last words before I ended the conversation were "Come on, do it for free and I will recommend you to all my realtor associates."
No thanks Good bye
natty
Come on, do it for free and I will recommend you to all my realtor associates.I fell for this only one time. What you must remember, real estate agency is a flaky business. The license is pretty easy to get. There are a lot of part timers and newbys, and few stay with it for the long haul. If a truly professional realtor asks for a "free estimate", s/he really is another level of jerk.
RoofDude
natty Said:Come on, do it for free and I will recommend you to all my realtor associates.I fell for this only one time. What you must remember, real estate agency is a flaky business. The license is pretty easy to get. There are a lot of part timers and newbys, and few stay with it for the long haul. If a truly professional realtor asks for a free estimate, s/he really is another level of jerk.
My opinion on realtors: To a realtor, you are 1 of 2 people. Someone helping them get their money, or the one holding up their money
Have done lots of work over the years because of, & through realtors. The only way I found for it to be profitable was to kiss their rear, & jump when they called. The bonus is, if you can tolerate their usual condescending manner, they aren't always shoppers. Time usually matters to them more then what it costs. Hell, it ain't their money lol.
My favorite call from a realtor usually starts with, "I've got this house closing in a few days...." :)
Having said that, Ive never met a realtor that wouldn't stick it to ya in a heartbeat, regardless of how long or how money dealings you've had with them in the past.
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