Blake's specialist
Blake's specialist
We excel in home remodeling new construction from electrical to plumbing there is nothing we can't handle
We excel in home remodeling new construction from electrical to plumbing there is nothing we can't handle
First off, Sharon insisted that we get the house appraised and provided us with her so-called excellent appraiser "James Moore". Don't go with him either. He was supposed to look into many homes in the area and consider the increase in home prices, etc. but he did none of that. Instead, he took six days to get back to us, told me on the phone that he had completed the appraisal within a few hours and called us past 9:00 p.m. the night before we wanted to list the house. He compared our home to ones in the same neighborhood only and did not consider any of our upgrades and energy efficiencies. The homes he compared were sold over 3 months ago or longer. He also sized it much smaller than our original appraiser had done.
When I told Sharon what he came up with, not only did she tell me to go with his sizing (which is ridiculous) but she also said that we should price it at what he said or LOWER! That was crazy and for some reason, we bought it. We went slightly higher and that was not enough. She was obviously dying for us to make a quick sale and didn't want to do any work to get the money. I will describe more later as to the poor experience but in the meantime, another house in our small neighborhood sold for over $20/sq. ft more than ours and was not upgraded as ours was. Their bathroom was remodeled but nothing else was. We remodeled all bathrooms and kitchen, had travertine floor and hand-scraped wood floors, new landscaping, 16 Seer A/Cs, radiant barriers, and more. We had architectural features including the alcove for our wood-burning stove. I figure that we lost over $100,000 due to her tactics and the way she bullied us. I have been suffering for over a month in depression because of this.
More details. The house was supposed to be listed on Thursday and I saw no evidence of it other than on her website. On Friday, I asked questions as to where the listings were online and was told it would take time. Finally, Sharon told me that it was on MLS and Realtor.com. I looked and it wasn't there. I sent an email to her and her staff and finally got a reply. Apparently, one of them forgot to check the box to post it to the internet. So it didn't get published to the two sites until Friday afternoon. We didn't have anyone call on Saturday but we did have two showings on Sunday. The people that saw it told her they would offer us something that night - we got the message just after their appointment viewing time ended.
They offered us less money and Sharon told me that we should accept it. We counter-offered and she sounded very annoyed and didn't agree. Of course, they accepted it. We should have never priced it so low. What amazes me is that I see here that she is selling another home in Coppell for $175/sq. ft. She could have done that with us and allowed us to not lose money on our home. We told her that it was a sellers' market, that prices were rising, that homes were scarce and that we had lots of time. None of that worked - she insisted that we should price the home so that the banks would accept it based on other homes. That was all garbage. Obviously, banks are providing mortgages for higher-priced homes; and she's selling one of those homes (actually, I had seen on her site at that time that she was selling another for over $170/sq.ft). I don't know why she argued with us and coerced us to lose money. We spent over $200,000 on the home within the last five years (we lived it in less than five years) and we barely got that money back. Plus we had to pay the realtor fees, etc. out of our own pocket. Looking back, she must have just wanted the money quickly and not have to do any work. Her behavior is unethical. I had read a review about her on Yelp prior to choosing her and made the mistake of not considering it. The person had the same bad experience. She bullied him and got away with it.
Another thing - she never stood up for us. Every time the other agent requested something, she would just pass on the email. She never gave us advice, only sent us his requests.
Let me say something else about her team. They don't communicate with each other. I had to tell them what to fix in the flyer they prepared of our home. They had stupid irrelevant info in there where there were lots of things that could sell the house. They even had a line "appraised at ___". I told them to take it out because there was obviously no appraisal value we wanted shown since it was so low. I spent time fixing the "features" list and sent it to them only to get back the same thing. The sign had not been put up until the last minute and neither was the lock-box. I had to tell them to do it.
Sharon gave us a long sales pitch when we met her yet never gave us any references. She refers to how her listings get on all these sites, but when you look at the URLs, there are multiple repeats and the data is old - some sites don't even exist. Please trust me that Sharon does not have your best interest at heart. I suggest you go with someone who is at least nice and takes into consideration what you want. We fully regret ever hiring her.
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I've got a 1/2 acre. He seemed very knowledgeable. Nobody else seemed to know. I called another person and he called back and said he didn't know enough. He is a man of his word. I thought the price was high, but my neighbor says it's not a bad price. The quality is excellent, very good. He's been in the same location for over twenty years. He is a good landscaper for city hall, and the courthouse in general, so he is known in town.
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It is going great. They are consistent. They do a good job and it meets the expectations. So far they provide me an invoice that shows what services they have done and the charge so that I can track it and I appreciate that as well. I give them an 'A' for everything they have done so far,...
I've got a 1/2 acre. He seemed very knowledgeable. Nobody else seemed to know. I called another person and he called back and said he didn't know enough. He is a man of his word. I thought the price was high, but my neighbor says it's not a bad price. The quality is excellent, very good. He's...
Jim Falcone and his crew arrived on on time and went right to work. I visited the work site several times during the day and he always had time for questions. Best of all, he communicated without trade related jargon so I had a very clear understand of what was going on in every step. Jim,...
Amazing, fast, beautiful results. Very talented, creative approach, Ted Nicols is a very gifted landscape artist.
My estimate was performed by the owner, Monty. I was happy with the estimate and his suggestions however I had a few questions. I emailed him for answers so I could give the go ahead on the project and there was some delay. I called and this was corrected right away. I also found this was due...
We excel in home remodeling new construction from electrical to plumbing there is nothing we can't handle
We excel in home remodeling new construction from electrical to plumbing there is nothing we can't handle
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Welcome to our painting and construction business, where we blend creativity with craftsmanship to bring your visions to life. Specializing in both painting and construction, we offer a comprehensive range of services tailored to meet your needs. Whether you're looking to refresh your home with a new coat of paint or embark on a major renovation project, we've got you covered. Our team is skilled in both interior and exterior painting, as well as a variety of construction services including remodeling, renovations, and additions. What sets us apart from the competition is our unwavering commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. We believe in going above and beyond to deliver exceptional results that exceed your expectations. With attention to detail and a dedication to excellence, we strive to create spaces that are not only beautiful but functional as well. Backed by years of experience in the industry, our team brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every project we undertake. As owner-operators, we take pride in personally overseeing every aspect of the job to ensure it is completed to the highest standards. Customer satisfaction is our top priority, and we are committed to providing a seamless and stress-free experience from start to finish. Choose us for your painting and construction needs, and experience the difference that quality and dedication can make. Let's transform your space together!
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Hello my name is Damien and Im a proud member of Trinity County Im just getting this off the ground but would love the opportunity to show the hard work we can do for you We offer repeat maintenance services one time maintenance services, hedge and bush trimming weed pulling cleanup and haul away and a work ethic we know youll love Please give me a call for a no obligation estimate today Thanks so much and have a blessed day
Hello my name is Damien and Im a proud member of Trinity County Im just getting this off the ground but would love the opportunity to show the hard work we can do for you We offer repeat maintenance services one time maintenance services, hedge and bush trimming weed pulling cleanup and haul away and a work ethic we know youll love Please give me a call for a no obligation estimate today Thanks so much and have a blessed day
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We are a locally owned company serving polk county and surrounding countys.
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Lakeside Lawn Care & Landscaping provides beautiful and sustainable landscape design solutions for East Texas properties using our premier low- maintenance design strategies. Give us a call (936) 433 1301 or stop by our office, we are located at 3837 US Highway 190 West Livingston Tx 77351 "Next door to Pedigo Furniture."
Lakeside Lawn Care & Landscaping provides beautiful and sustainable landscape design solutions for East Texas properties using our premier low- maintenance design strategies. Give us a call (936) 433 1301 or stop by our office, we are located at 3837 US Highway 190 West Livingston Tx 77351 "Next door to Pedigo Furniture."
Landscapers typically charge $25 to $50 per person per hour, which equals around $50 to $100 per hour for a two-person crew. These rates can vary depending on your location, the size of staff needed for the job, and overall job type. For example, a larger crew will be needed for structural additions and hardscaping versus planting flowers.
When it comes to landscapers, licensing laws vary. Landscaping architects are required to be licensed in all 50 states, whereas traditional landscaping contractors are not typically required to hold a certification. You’ll likely be working with a landscaping contractor for most residential projects. If you are redesigning your whole yard or adding in hardscape features, you will work with a landscaping architect at some point during the project. Be sure to check our state licensing tool to review the local landscaper guidelines.
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If you want landscaping done but want to save some money on the overall fees, you can do a few things at every stage. Some ways to save money on your landscaping include:
Repurpose existing features and materials
Softscape instead of hardscape
Choose the more inexpensive materials
DIY when you can
Buy young plants instead of mature ones
If you are an avid DIYer and have plenty of time to dedicate to your yard, doing your own landscaping (or at least some of it) can be an affordable option. Projects like planting a tree, planting grass, laying sod, or building a firepit can realistically be done without the need for a landscaping professional. However, these projects can take considerable time and some landscaping knowledge, so having a pro might save you in the long run.
Projects that are dangerous, like digging with heavy machinery or removing a tree, should always be done by a professional.
Landscaping costs around $3,500 but varies widely from $200 to $14,000. Factors that play a part in your final landscaping price tag include:
Location
Yard size
Project size
Materials
Land preparation
Type of landscaping
Considering so many factors, it’s not surprising that the overall costs can differ. A typical landscaping project is flower bed installation, which averages between $800 and $3,000. However, landscape lighting installation is a higher-end project, with a price tag of $2,000 to $6,000.
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