Reply: When evaluating a new vendor, what are some of the things you would like to know before deciding to use them?

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Robert Faitz

What is the vendor supplying or doing? Is there competition? Track record with other properties? Is there a contract here?

Posted 2 years 6 months ago

LISSA D TAYLOR

Call references to make sure they show up when they say they will. Another option is to look at their facebook page to see what type of person they are.

Posted 2 years 6 months ago

Amanda Eva-Jean Moran

I would check the references. You want reliability, affordable and quality....2 out of three isn't bad, but is REALLY nice when you do!

Posted 2 years 6 months ago

Dennis Smillie

One of the disciplines of a market leader is that they pick their clients, and not the other way around.

Posted 2 years 7 months ago

Erik Beutler

Communication.

Posted 2 years 7 months ago

Chris Finetto

I’ve been on both sides. But as a Vendor, I vet the hell out of my clients. Call other vendors and service providers the serve the client. I’ll call other owners in the area to ask if they have any working knowledge of the management company.

After all, as vendor or service provider I am at risk. I am extending the comapny massive amounts of credit and dedicating resources.

Posted 2 years 7 months ago

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When evaluating a new vendor, what are some of the things you would like to know before deciding to use them?