How to politely reject a contractor?

How to politely reject a contractor?

Real Estate Investor · Ottawa, Ontario · Member since 2011 · 217 posts · 14 votes

He came on site to give me a quote the other day, which is much higher than others'. He called and texted me several times asking whether I would accepted his quote today. I don't want to give him any hard feeling, so want to know how you would reply to reject a contractor's bid?

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Rental Property Investor · Fredericton, New Brunswick · Member since 2013 · 7k+ posts · 4k+ votes
13y

Thank-you for your interest. We have elected to proceed with another bid.

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  • Real Estate Agent · Bennett, IA · Member since 2018 · 62 posts · 40 votes
    5y

    It's business. Be straight right up front. It's going to upset people if you are not.

  • Flipper/Rehabber · Phoenix Arizona · Member since 2020 · 1k+ posts · 686 votes
    5y

    You get what you pay for.

    Three things a contractor brings to every deal

    1-Quality of workmanship

    2- Time frame ( will contractor meet your schedule)

    3- Price

    Lowest bid doesn't mean quickest or best quality.

    Apples for apples and time frames should be in writing with penalties and bonuses.

  • Flipper/Rehabber · Phoenix Arizona · Member since 2020 · 1k+ posts · 686 votes
    5y

    Always be up front with contractors.  If you want it done in 30 days or 90 days.

    If your budget is $4000 or $40,000

    If your quality is rent ready for $400 rent or $4000 rent.

  • New to Real Estate · Provo, UT · Member since 2020 · 8 posts · 0 votes
    5y

    Relationships are key to success in Real Estate.  Depending on the relationship and the future of the relationship, I would pay more to ensure future business.  

  • Rental Property Investor · San Diego, CA · Member since 2010 · 377 posts · 314 votes
    5y

    Old post, but a contractor who doesn't get the bid but says he's going to show up on the jobsite to make sure the winning contractor is doing a good job? OH HECK NO! That's stalker behavior. I'm with previous posts -that's a drug addict or complete whacko.  Polite but firm response that since he didn't get the bid, there is no need for him to "inspect" the job, and that under no circumstances should he to be on the property. Pointing out how creepy that behavior is might help if he's just young and dumb. 

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