Ratings Criteria: “Quality,” “Punctuality,” “Responsiveness”
If I were rating Realtors, the attributes most important to me would be things like:
–Marketing skills
–Negotiating ability
–Legal knowledge and familiarity with real estate contracts
–Honesty/Integrity
–Market knowledge
–Personality and interpersonal skills
Now, compare the above list to the criteria for rating Realtors on Angie’s List:
–Price
–Quality
–Professionalism
–Punctuality
–Responsiveness
Electricians & Plumbers
Perhaps that’s why, out of about 8,000(!) or so Twin Cities agents, there are only four that have a dozen or more reviews on Angie’s List — and only 81 Twin Cities agents who are reviewed at all.
That compares with 459 roofers, 438 plumbers, and 352 electricians on Angie’s List — dozens of whom are reviewed more than 30-40 times (the threshold for getting a true sense of the contractor, at least in my opinion).
So, there you have it.
If you’re looking for a plumber, roofer, or electrician . . . check out Angie’s List (like I do).
If you’re looking for a Realtor, ask your friends and neighbors (or, check out the agent’s blog 🙂 ).
See also, “Client Kudos on Angie’s List”; “Realtors and Angie’s List“; and “The Value of a Contractor ‘Deep Throat.‘”