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Complaint Review: A Buyers Choice Home Inspection - Internet Nationwide

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  • Reported By: Dana — Tampa Florida Canada
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  • A Buyers Choice Home Inspection Nationwide United States of America

A Buyers Choice Home Inspection ABCHI Bill Redfern Arne Tierno Multiple lawsuits, lies upon lies, misrepresentation Internet, Nationwide

*Consumer Comment: ABCHI under new ownership in USA!

*General Comment: Missing the Point

*Consumer Comment: Rip Off Report - NOT VALID

*General Comment: A Buyers Choice Home Inspections

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I am writing this to alert anyone considering dong business with ABCHI. Although I am not directly involved with this company I do have colleagues that I have been trying to assist that have been through the ringer.

There are multiple lawsuits that are in progress both in the USA and Canada. Bill Redfern and Arne Tjerno whom I have met on a few occasions are "franchise experts" so they say. That is the farthest thing from the truth. Their documents are incomlete at best and they misrepresent the opportunity at every turn. They award territories and then have those territory developers try to award individual units. This has proven to be a huge flop with the only mission to be to essentially fleece unsuspecting investors and line Bill Redferns pockets. When your turnover is more than 50% you have problems. Couple that with the multiple lawsuits that have been filed for numerous underhanded business tactics and it doesn't take long to figure out these guys are bad news.

As in every business venture you need to do your homework. A franchised business generally has a much higher success rate and sometimes people go in with blinders on particularly if there isn't a huge sticker price. Always, always, always ask to speak to ALL of the existing franchisees and ensure the FDD is current and accurate.

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#4 Consumer Comment

ABCHI under new ownership in USA!

AUTHOR: Franchise Times - (United States)

POSTED: Wednesday, May 15, 2019

The ABCHI franchise in the USA has been granted to Brett Fick, former Chem-Dry Sr. Franchise Director of USA/CAN. The acquisition has helped A Buyer's Choice now become one of the best franchises to own in 2019. Over 1300 inquiries a month are pouring into the company and Mr. Fick has projected growth upwards of 1500+ units by 2025, which would make them the largest inspection brand in the world. 

They currently are in multiple continents but plan on being in all 50 states by 2020. Bill Redfern, CEO & Chairman will be stepping down from the company by 2020. Mr. Fick was known at Chem-Dry for helping contribute to rapid expansion. They grew almost 200 franchises per year during his time there. His modern day marketing techniques will help funnel business to inspectors worldwide at very low overhead.

Canadian Regions will still be operated by Rick Mayuk & Martin Fiesel, who have seen tremendous growth in 2019 already, projecting over 100+ new franchises and hundreds more inspectors. 

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#3 General Comment

Missing the Point

AUTHOR: Greg K - (Canada)

POSTED: Monday, March 30, 2015

The complaint is not of the individual Franchisees. CORPORATE ABC and Regional Owners dupe individuals into buying franchises by providing documentation that is false and misleading. Unit Franchisees (the inspectors) are the victims.

Please review Ripoff report #1218606.

 

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#2 Consumer Comment

Rip Off Report - NOT VALID

AUTHOR: Rebecca Novas - ()

POSTED: Tuesday, June 10, 2014

I find this report be extremely invalid. Consideriing getting into the business I have done my research and came across this report. Before the report, I have already done my investigation of this company. I have contacted realtors who have used them and also been out on ride along inspections with unit franchise owners themselves. What I have found is that there inspectors are doing roughly 3 inspections a day, are known positively in the community, and are successful. If anyone is unfamiliar with franchise operations, you can refer to Franchising for Dummies. In this book it will explain unti franchises as a norm and not some sort of scam. 

Perhaps the person writting the report was not able to abide by his contractual obligations after engaging in business with A Buyer's Choice Home Inspections. I feel that review sites should really investigate before allowing any such reports to go publically online as most of them are absolutely not valid. 

As in any business, there will always be unhappy customers who write unhappy reports. Most unsatisfied reports are due to customers not getting there way. Such as the viral video showing a lady vandalizing a fast food drive thru, because chicken nuggets were not available at the time SHE wanted them. I am sure she also has written a report. 

Anyone considering going into business with ABCHI, please look into this before you dismiss the opportunity. Meet multiple inspectors as they are onsite at homes doing their business. Ask realtors. Once you do, you will see just how false this is. 

 

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#1 General Comment

A Buyers Choice Home Inspections

AUTHOR: Terry Stewart - ()

POSTED: Saturday, April 19, 2014

 Hi I am just wondering if you still have complaints going on about this company. I noticed the last rip off report was dated 2 years ago. I was just wondering if that was all cleared up or do they still have issues. I am interested in obtaing one of their franchises.

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