Complaint Review: Hometenders of America

After our investigations, we know who these people are, and we are in the legal process with them for libel. Our Rebuttals are true and factual. They cannot prove otherwise. Just lies, made up stories, and fabrications. We have been contacted by other businesses who also have fallen victim by these people who don't get their way- lost in court, and are on a rampage of vindication . We have been told by the other businesses that the more you rebut these allegations the worse they become because it provokes them even more. Beware of what they will come up with next. It is a shame that the internet has turned into a "bathroom wall" that anyone can write anything, true or not, without repercussions.

Here is a factual testimonial: We have hundreds more. Where are their "FACTS?"

"Hometenders of America has made my sad empty house a very happy and beautiful occupied house! They decorated and staged our location and moved a renter in to keep it warm and cozy. And they did a fabulous job! We can't believe how gorgeous it looks and how elegant the decorating appears. It is over the top in our minds. Not only is our house happy but this move has saved us about $500.00 a month in utilities and $300.00 a month for landscape and pool care. In addition, our home insurance went down as well with someone living there by about $200.00 a month. And we were able to discontinue our home warranty at the cost of $55.00 per month because that is now provided by Hometenders. What a great feeling we have saving well over a thousand dollars a month and knowing we have a happy house that was once sad and forlorn. Hometenders saved the day for us - they are without a doubt a classact! Steve & Jan Hildebrand-Homeowners"

These people are again out of control....totally lying about our Company and our Employees. How would they know what is going on in the office behind close doors. Absolutely impossible. The reason these people are homeless is because their reputation now proceeds them and no one will rent to them. As we stated, Karma is very bad. We know who they are and we are in the legal process with them. They are vicious, vintictive psychopaths with an axe to grind because they tried to get away with their horrible actions and it backfired on them. We have been in business for four years and have a pristine record. We are not going to get one bad apple spoil the fabulous business model we have built. Actually all this press is giving us an opportunity to share more info on our company! We are turning a negative into a positive.

All these postings can't be a kid! They lie about their staff! The are under ivestigation by the AG office in Phoenix and the FTC! Run from this folks. Their Daughter Barbra Hamblem is a NIGHTMARE! Sit down with her, you will see. Do not do business with them! Read about them all over the web! not everyone can be wrong. Just plan Scum. All Realtors and homeowners should stay away....

Here we go again...We were advised by our attorney not to stoop to the level of having to rebuke these unfounded allegations as they are such egregious lies, mis truths and misrepresentations of the facts. Unfortunately

in this world of the Internet, anyone can say anything, true or not and use bully tactics to get revenge. We cannot arbitrate or sue for liable as these people are hiding behind their anonymity, fake names and even the name of a deceased person. They are quoting Realtors that never posted anything. Every single one of these postings are written by one disgruntled family that had to be removed from our program for serious breeches of our contract and attempting to sabotage the sale of the home. We prevailed in court and were awarded all damages, attorney fees and they were forcibly removed from the process. They have now launched an all out smear campaign against our Company. They are very devious, and have criminal minds as they think they can use the Internet to besmirch, bully and destroy. They are on a personal witch hunt for several of our Employees thinking this will vindicate the fact that they were forcibly removed from our program.

When you breech a contract that you signed you are given a 5 day notice to vacate. We are very strict in our rules as that is why we are so successful. Unfortunately these folks feels that they are above the rules. They tried to live outside the law and didn't prevail. Now they are mad and seeking revenge. They will say and lie about anything hiding behind anonymity. They know that there is no proof to anything they say so they will make it up.

Our business is flourishing, we have a beautiful new office in the Scottsdale Airpark have a full time staff of 7 (and just hired two more) and a support staff of 12 all who have been with us from the beginning. Our parent company has been around since 1984 and we have been in the Valley for four years. We have an A rating with the BBB, never a complaint. We have had over a thousand homes in our program since the inception with just as many testimonials, recommendations, positive comments and a huge success record. However things of that nature are never posted.

Let's look at some things that "credible" people are saying about Hometenders:

This is what a few people have to say about our program:

Hands down, the most professionally run program of its type in AZ... Leslie McCarver, JD The Walt Danley Group, Coldwell Banker

Any Realtor that has a vacant home and doesn't use this program is doing their seller a dis-service. This is a win-win program. You cannot compare the value of a home that is vacant and one that is beautifully staged not to mention the financial pressure it takes off the clients for carrying the property. Use the program...it works Carolyn Lane, HomeSmart, Real Estate Broker, Constable-Arcadia Biltmore District

Who wouldn't want to use this company? HOA provides a great service for sellers and their Realtors, in that they stage the property and keep it secure. New Home Builders spend a fortune dressing up their models, with Hometenders of America the seller gets this for FREE and even has their utilities and landscape and pool service paid for. It is a win-win proposition, and I encourage all of my vacant property sellers to use them! Karen Picarello CRS,RECS, e-Pro-Certified Internet Professional, CLHMS, REMAX Fine Properties

ONE DAY AND THREE SHOWINGS LATER!!!!

As a Top Producer with Re/Max Achievers, anyone not using Hometenders of America need to rethink their strategy! Their program is very upscale in professionalism, and these ladies know what it takes to help SELL our listings. I personally can tell you that after picking up a listing from an Agent who had it on the market for over a year with NO CONTRACTS, that within ONE DAY of staging and 3 showings later I had an Offer in hand. This is a NO BRAINER....the Seller signs a contract and Hometenders will find a great Tender to live in their home and take excellent care of it. Agents only need to give a 15 minute notice to show the home and it will show model perfect. The home is well maintained, yards and pool are taken care of regularly with no cost to the seller. I've not met any two women more dedicated to making this a win-win for everyone. Tell all your Agent friends to jump on this win-win and let's sell more homes. ..we can't loose with their help!! Lori Wegner CNE, REMAX Achievers

Fantastic idea, fantastic results, very professionally run company. Finally something good to hear about in this depressing market. My clients love the program and I would recommend it to all Realtors. Larry Siferd, Sonoran Properties GMAC

Great program, professionally run. It eases the holding costs of a vacant home and also gives you peace of mind to know that your home is being monitored and taken care of. Great idea. I don't understand why you don't have a thousand homes in your program. What's the downside? I don't see it. Bo Lane, Phoenix Country Club Homeowner

My house sat vacant for over a year. We were drowning with the carrying costs. We had little to no interest in the property. It had a few layout flaws which were evident. Lowering the price was not the answer. We heard about Hometenders of America on the news. We had our Realtor call and put our home in the program. Hometenders of America found a great couple to move in and with the help of their professional stagers made the home look beautiful and the flaws less obvious. Within 2 months we had the home sold. This program is a win win and don't know why there are any vacant homes around. Who wouldn't use this program.

Don Peebles, Homeowner

Great program...love it. My wife and I lost a million dollar home to a short sale. Our choices were living in a two bedroom apartment with half our furniture in storage or becoming a Hometender. We chose hometending and now we're living in a gorgeous home at the Biltmore for the same price as an apartment with all our furniture. The designers staged the home to be show ready and we know the drill to keep it that way. We will stay in the program until we're ready to buy again. Ken Fearer, Hometender

It takes our large staff to keep this business running like a well oiled machine. Otherwise it would be a disaster as many are finding out. As a matter of fact our business model is so successful that many are trying (in vain) to copy it. Beware of imitators!

While we are not perfect we strive to do the best we can with the highest integrity and best of intentions. We welcome anyone wanting to use our Company or becoming a Hometender to visit our offices, meet us in person and you will see who we are. How unfortunate it is that people like this are able to run a muck, tell vicious lies and have no consequences. What a world we live in now.