I’ve done a lot of quotes for a lot of projects for a lot of people. And everyone always wants to get the best price. And I get that. Don’t get me wrong.
But you get what you pay for.
I see people who live in multi-million-dollar homes who hire fly-by-night contractors off of Craigslist. There’s nothing wrong with advertising on Craigslist, that’s not the point. But these home owners invest their home repairs and improvements to the lowest bidder with no references or quality web presence.
Sure, he promises more and he’s cheaper – but is he worth it?
I’ve built an entire business on fixing the mess these people make in very nice homes. Because, when they don’t build it right, it:
- Falls down
- Rots
- Damages existing structures
- Doesn’t match surrounding work
As the saying goes, you can either pay me to build it or pay me to fix it. And it’s true. If it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing right. You will spend more in the long run taking shortcuts with your home.
Yet a lot of people will go with someone they don’t necessarily trust and who is not reputable just because they can get him for a couple hundred dollars less. Not everyone who talks a good talk can walk the walk. So check them out. Do your research. Read the reviews, good and bad.
Find out what others are saying about how this contractor works. Is he trustworthy? Does he deliver quality? Will your job get done in a timely manner? Ask your contractors about their bad reviews to find out what happened. Find out how they work. Don’t just go for the cheapest bid just because it’s the cheapest. When it comes to your home, cheap is not always best.
When I first started selling real estate, my first listing was a home I determined to be worth about $920,000. I performed all my CMAs and comp research. The numbers all pointed to a value of $920,000.
But the homeowner went with the agent who promised $1.2 million for her home. After the house sat on the market for a year and a half, it finally sold. The eventual sale price? Less than $900,000.
So not everyone who promises you more for less can deliver. Josco Bay Homes may not be the cheapest option you come across. We’re definitely not the most expensive. But we aim to provide quality work the first time for the best possible price, so you save money in the long term by only doing it once. Our business was built on quality and proudly standing behind our work.
Remember, you get what you pay for.
There are many good companies out there. Not everyone is trying to rip you off. But make sure you when you’re shopping around, you go with the best contractor, not just the cheapest.
Instead, get someone who has been in the business for a while, who knows what they’re doing, and who has a good reputation in the community and online. You won’t regret it.
Can we help? If you’re considering Josco Bay Homes for your next home remodel, custom patio deck, or new construction, please contact us right now for a free, custom quote. We would be honored to have the opportunity to answer your questions and win your trust.
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