SC sawdaddy

Just out of curiosity, what's you guys take on Angie's List?
I've searched other threads on AL, just wanted some more input.

lifezgood2

We tried this service, most of the leads are late and they charge, charge, charge.

CalFinder

Hi Galvin Painting,

Just wanted to be clear about how 'new' our leads are. Each lead is qualified personally by us as soon as possible. When a homeowner sends a request for estimates we call them within the next 15 mins. Of course requests during later hours can't be fulfilled that quick but for the majority each lead is followed up immediately.

In some instances we follow-up with homeowners who are already in the receiving quote process to make sure that they have enough estimates to choose from. In those cases if the homeowner needs another estimate, we'll distribute it to another contractor. So sometimes the lead might be a little further along in the process or 'older' however it is still a qualififed lead albeit not as fresh. We do this as a service to the homeowner to provide them with the best service for remodeling their home, replacing windows, or installing solar energy. If you think about these later leads, it really means the homeowner is serious about the work!

If you have any questions whatsoever, please let us know.

CalFinder

Mylocalcontract

looks like a decent site. No I have never used them

lifezgood2

Not only was it expensive, after trying to save the account they promised us two weeks of leads that were on time, not over the limit. etc...

now they don't even return a phone call and we have cancelled our credit card due to un authorized charges.... never again

CalFinder

Hi lifezgood2,

We have left messages with both Karen and Cindy in regards to your concerns, but have gotten no response. We can not address your concerns until we hear from whomever is responsible for your internet leads. Please have them call us.

CalFinder

So Cal GC & LC

I joined CalFinder about two weeks ago... The sales guy, Kyce Poya stated that their leads were "pre-screened and pre-qualified"... The "same old song and dance".... They have sent me six leads of which five of them were useless... They have a system where the leads are texted to you immediately and emailed. The first lead (home owner) was so overwhelmed by callers that he did not want to answer the phone nor take any more phone calls... I called for three days, and at different times during the day. I also sent several emails to this gentleman with no return responce. I did my due diligence and I was able to finally get him on the phone. I questioned him about CalFinders screening process, and thats when he mentioned he was bombarded by calls within minutes of getting off the phone with CalFinder and that this was a several days earlier... This lead was not a "fresh" lead, it was a few days old... He also stated that he had already hired someone... When the second lead was sent to me via text, I called immediately. This persons voicemailbox was full and stayed that way for a week... I was not able to ever make contact with her... I also sent out several emails with no responce... The third lead was sent the same way... I was able to speak to her but she stated that she was not serious about having anyone come out for a quote... The fourth and sixth leads went much the say way as the first lead... I left a few messages on their answering machines and sent several emails with no responce... On the fifth lead I was able to make contact with the home owner and at first he did not want me coming out to his home because he was so inundated with phone calls... He stated, "he did not want to speak with another salesman" and he asked me if I was the contractor... I said yes... I was then able to at least meet with him... This lead was worth paying for... The sales person Kyce Poya at CalFinder was a good sales person... He obviously got me to try the service... The lead support staff on the other hand was terrible... I explained to her that a lead should only be worth paying for if you can at least talk to the potential customer/client... I have spoken to two support people and have submitted a request for lead refunds... Their policy is to send replacement leads and not refund your money. I have yet to receive any replacement leads... The last lead support person was rude and not very understanding... So far they have about $1165.00 of my hard earned money... I will be dropping their service immediately.

handyhands

Let's be real. You call the homeowner to see if they've had enough estimates?

You're simply doing that in hopes of recycling the lead to sell it. Again,..and again,...and again.

And the bs continues.......