Need a service? BBB can help you Get-A-Quote

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This article was published 24/05/2021 (1774 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.

Where do you go when you need an answer to just about anything these days? Most likely, your answer is a search engine on your phone, laptop or tablet.

The expansive depth of the internet makes it a great portal to finding your answer. But sometimes that depth works against you. It operates on an algorithm that doesn’t always take into account the nuances of your request. And its automated nature eludes the human oversight that is sometimes necessary.

For certain requests, it’s better to turn to a site or organization that specializes in that area.

Especially when your money is on the line. If you’re looking for a product or service, such as a new deck or some electrical work, you can rely on Get-A-Quote from the Better Business Bureau. The BBB is a not-for-profit corporation that helps consumers find businesses they can trust.

Get-A-Quote is one component of that work. Consumers looking for services or products can use the free program to tell the BBB exactly what they’re looking for. The BBB then submits the request to three BBB-accredited businesses that are randomly selected. Those three companies can then choose to accept or decline the request. If they accept, they’ll communicate their ability to provide the product/service back to the customer. If they decline, the BBB will keep sending the quote to businesses until three have accepted the request and responded.

This process can help consumers save time, frustration and money. It helps them weed out scams by doing some of the verification work for them. The BBB accreditation process examines businesses to ensure they meet BBB’s standards of business practices. The last thing the BBB wants is for consumers to fall prey to shady business practices. Untrustworthy companies and scammers can easily fool customers online and via social media. The BBB combats that by using disputes and reviews from real people to put together a report card for each company.

You can browse these scores on your own by visiting bbb.org and using the search function. If you’d like to contact a particular company directly, the BBB can also assist with this through Get-A-Quote. They’ll ensure your message gets through to the company. This communication method also wards off scammers, as some pose as reputable companies online.

For more information on the BBB, Get-A-Quote and other free services, visit wwww.bbb.org/get-a-quote

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