Complaint Review: National Land Partners LLC Copperleaf Cody wyoming - Cody, Wapiti Wyoming Wyoming

I was contacted by management and they refunded me my airfare . I am thankful for the response . I honestly would have preferred to have had the lot purchase work out as discussed initially. Unfortunate .

I had become aware of the Copperleaf development in passing during our early summer vacation. I then started hearing on the radio the advertisement of the property. I was interested and contacted the sales office. I had multiple conversations with Don McConnell, a sales representative in regarsd to the land / lot sales for the development. In each conversation I clearly communicated my max financial figure that I was willing to spend on a lot. In addition we had discussed specifications on the criteria for a purchase . This included lot location in the community. I clearly made clear I wanted to avoid the lots near the waste treatment facility and any ponds. I was pointed and asked if my criteria and budget of 70K that I had was achievable. He expressed he would need to review the details with his management.

I received a return phone call where Don Clearly stated that based on discussions with his management that they wanted me to come out and they would make a deal. That was too vague a reply so I narrowed the conversation and asked specifics. This included the exact lots that fit the criteria and 70k budget. His response was lot 34 and 35.

He further explained that they were offering travel incentives in which they would reimburse up to 2k in expenses. I asked for clarification and Don's answer was to "just keep you receipts and the would cover up to the 2k figure". I, in turn replied that I appreciated the offer but if we entered into an agreement I would not expect the travel expenses to be covered. ( I was certain the travel cost would be factored into their price negotiation , you're paying your travel in the purchase price) .

So I decide to visit the sales facility. I thought I had covered my bases on price and the lots to be discussed / considered . I fly out and meet with Don. We get drive out and look at lot 34 & 35. I replied that lot 35 was the lot. We get back into his vehicle and he proceeds to dive me to another lot we had never discussed. He responded by asking me to keep an open mind and that this new lot was closer to the target point of my budget. Internally I was fumed. We had already covered the budget prior to me making the trip. Bait and switch. Get me there and move in another direction . I replied again that lot 35 is the interest and further that lot 34 & 35 were the properties discussed prior to my arrival.

After some consideration I made an offer on lot 35 for 65k. He replied that would not be acceptable and through further conversation I extended my full offer of 70k. The exact amount I clearly communicated was the most I was willing to spend. He claimed he would need to review it with his new manager and that the manager he had discussions with in the first place had been relocated to another development.

After four days of me repeatedly following up on the offer Don finally comes back and states the best they can do for lot 35 is 89K.

Are you kidding me. We have had extensive conversations about the budget and he comes back at 89k. That's 19k over the amount I said I was willing to do. My reply was no . He then states that they could do a little less on another lot . My reply was no and that we discussed prior to me taking the time and money to come out all of the criteria required and financial limits. Now he and his firm is pulling this bait and switch. His reply is that maybe he heard me wrong and that I said my starting budget was 70k. NOT THE CASE DON ! I WAS VERY CLEAR IN ALL OUR CONVERSATIONS.

I then stated that I would furnish them my airline expense and they would only need to cover that and we would go our separate ways. He then has the nerve to say that the travel expense would not be reimbursed. That it would only be covered if I purchased a lot. I can assure anyone, that is not what Don McConnell conveyed in any conversation. Further that really comes down to them building that into the dales price (as I mentioned early) .

So to all PLEASE BEWARE OF THIS SALES PRACTICE. This is not the type of ethical behavior appropriate for any business. Get everything in writing, everything. These folks are carpet baggers and look to get you out and hope the views overcome your common sense.