One Step Realty in Grand Rapids - DO NOT USE THEM - Great Lakes 4x4. The largest offroad forum in the Midwest

84Scrambler · October 3rd, 2012, 01:40 PM

Do NOT use this company in any way, shape, or form. I contacted them last week to look at a rental in Lansing. The leasing agent Mark answered and I attempted to set up a time to visit the rental. He claimed to not have anyone available that day to show the house. He promised to call me the next morning when they had someone lined up to show the house to me. I finally called him at 1130 the next morning only to be told that they didn't have it figure out yet and to give him 5-10 minutes and he would call me back. No call. I called him again two hours later to set it up and he still didn't have anyone available. On a recorded line here at work he promised that I was first in line to see the house and promised to call me Saturday morning when he was done with an appointment in Grand Rapids and on his way to Lansing to show me the house personally. At 1130 I left him a message that I was still waiting for his phone call. I tried to call him on Monday and never got an answer. I finally called at 230 this afternoon and got him on the phone. At that point I was told the house was leased on Friday. He had no explanation on how that could be since nobody was available to even show the house. Thanks for wasting my time Mark at One Step Realty in Grand Rapids!!!

84Scrambler · October 3rd, 2012, 01:58 PM

A little of the GL google assistance would be much appreciated!

skife · October 3rd, 2012, 01:59 PM

nobody was available to show the house to you, maybe they all were showing it to somebody else.

special ed · October 3rd, 2012, 02:00 PM

Holy Fuk dood. Take a deeep breath, and calm your tits.

84Scrambler · October 3rd, 2012, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by skife

nobody was available to show the house to you, maybe they all were showing it to somebody else.

He claimed that nobody was in Lansing to show the property.

84Scrambler · October 3rd, 2012, 02:08 PM

My bitch is that this guy told me I was first in line to lease the house and we set an appointment for Saturday morning to see the house. He didn't call me and wasted most of my Saturday. I am in a time crunch to get in to a rental house and was very interested in this one. It is just the principle of the issue. I don't like when people make promises, then waste my time.

homerdogeo8 · October 3rd, 2012, 02:16 PM

Why the hell do you want to move to Lansing?

84Scrambler · October 3rd, 2012, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by homerdogeo8

Why the hell do you want to move to Lansing?

I don't "want" to live in Lansing. But, after a divorce you don't always get to live where you want. I am also tired of the 30+ minute drive to/from work when I can live 5 minutes away. With $4.25/gallon diesel the savings will add up. Plus I can sleep in another 25 minutes.

RyeBread · October 3rd, 2012, 03:16 PM

I heard the following:

Mark at One Step Realty in Grand Rapids takes candy from kids.
Mark at One Step Realty in Grand Rapids screams at puppies.
Mark at One Step Realty in Grand Rapids road rages at funeral processions.
Mark at One Step Realty in Grand Rapids doesn't even have the damned courtesy to give a reach-a-round.

84Scrambler · October 3rd, 2012, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by RyeBread

I heard the following:

Mark at One Step Realty in Grand Rapids takes candy from kids.
Mark at One Step Realty in Grand Rapids screams at puppies.
Mark at One Step Realty in Grand Rapids road rages at funeral processions.
Mark at One Step Realty in Grand Rapids doesn't even have the damned courtesy to give a reach-a-round.

You continue to prove your position as way above average.

84Scrambler · October 3rd, 2012, 03:57 PM

http://grandrapids.citysearch.com/pr...ealty_inc.html

84Scrambler · October 3rd, 2012, 03:58 PM

Seems I am not alone in my opinion of them.

itselliott · October 3rd, 2012, 04:02 PM

He lied to you ,.........he had someone else in mind ( for the rental) that was closer to him than you.

Get over it and move on

84Scrambler · October 3rd, 2012, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by itselliott

He lied to you ,.........he had someone else in mind ( for the rental) that was closer to him than you.

Get over it and move on

Why get over it when I can fukc with him?

One thing I have is time...

84Scrambler · October 3rd, 2012, 04:19 PM

Doing a little more digging on this company and it turns out they have screwed a ton of home owners out of a LOT of rent money. They lease to scum tenants that will fall behind on their rent so they can kick them out. Every time a new tenant moves in, One Step Realty gets the first month's rent. Pretty good scam. They didn't want me because I can afford the house and won't get evicted. Tons of stories on-line from pissed off home owners that hired this company to manage their rentals. They were even kicked out of the Grand Rapids area BBB.

SHARPMACHINE · October 3rd, 2012, 05:04 PM

^ Ouch.

cj65 · October 3rd, 2012, 05:08 PM

My only question is why would you contact a real estate agent in G rap to look at a house in Lansing ? That's like going to the Honda dealer to buy a jeep.

84Scrambler · October 3rd, 2012, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by cj65

My only question is why would you contact a real estate agent in G rap to look at a house in Lansing ? That's like going to the Honda dealer to buy a jeep.

The better question is why would someone in Lansing hire a leasing agent in Grand Rapids. I don't care where they are located. They had a house here I want to look at. Not my problem if they have to drive an hour to show it. They represent houses all over the state it looks like.

cj65 · October 3rd, 2012, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 84Scrambler

The better question is why would someone in Lansing hire a leasing agent in Grand Rapids. I don't care where they are located. They had a house here I want to look at. Not my problem if they have to drive an hour to show it. They represent houses all over the state it looks like.

Fair enough. I thought from the way you worded it he was your agent. Did you look into getting an agent to find home for you?

84Scrambler · October 3rd, 2012, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by cj65

Fair enough. I thought from the way you worded it he was your agent. Did you look into getting an agent to find home for you?

I am looking for a rental. I've never heard of something like a buyers agent for people looking for rentals. Lansing just sucks for trying to find a decent house in a decent neighborhood with a garage and a fenced in yard. Most of Lansing is older neighborhoods with houses that have dinky garages or no garage. Think carriage house type stuff. That doesn't even consider the areas that are basically Flint or Sagnasty...

October 3rd, 2012, 01:40 PM	#1
84Scrambler Senior Member Join Date: 11-07-05 Location: Lansing Posts: 5,887 iTrader: (8)	One Step Realty in Grand Rapids - DO NOT USE THEM Do NOT use this company in any way, shape, or form. I contacted them last week to look at a rental in Lansing. The leasing agent Mark answered and I attempted to set up a time to visit the rental. He claimed to not have anyone available that day to show the house. He promised to call me the next morning when they had someone lined up to show the house to me. I finally called him at 1130 the next morning only to be told that they didn't have it figure out yet and to give him 5-10 minutes and he would call me back. No call. I called him again two hours later to set it up and he still didn't have anyone available. On a recorded line here at work he promised that I was first in line to see the house and promised to call me Saturday morning when he was done with an appointment in Grand Rapids and on his way to Lansing to show me the house personally. At 1130 I left him a message that I was still waiting for his phone call. I tried to call him on Monday and never got an answer. I finally called at 230 this afternoon and got him on the phone. At that point I was told the house was leased on Friday. He had no explanation on how that could be since nobody was available to even show the house. Thanks for wasting my time Mark at One Step Realty in Grand Rapids!!! Last edited by 84Scrambler; October 3rd, 2012 at 01:49 PM.

October 3rd, 2012, 05:04 PM	#16
SHARPMACHINE F-U-CANCER!!! Join Date: 09-29-06 Location: MONTAGUE MI (BY THE SAND BOX) Posts: 4,097 iTrader: (24)	^ Ouch. __________________ Hay, look at me... I have a signature..... RIP FULLSIZE4LIFE

October 3rd, 2012, 01:58 PM	#2
84Scrambler Senior Member Join Date: 11-07-05 Location: Lansing Posts: 5,887 iTrader: (8)	A little of the GL google assistance would be much appreciated!

October 3rd, 2012, 01:59 PM	#3
skife Senior Member Join Date: 02-12-07 Location: cedar springs mi Posts: 4,595 iTrader: (5)	nobody was available to show the house to you, maybe they all were showing it to somebody else.

October 3rd, 2012, 02:00 PM	#4
special ed Pickup Agent Join Date: 06-14-06 Location: Grayling Posts: 2,002 iTrader: (5)	Holy Fuk dood. Take a deeep breath, and calm your tits.

October 3rd, 2012, 02:08 PM	#6
84Scrambler Senior Member Join Date: 11-07-05 Location: Lansing Posts: 5,887 iTrader: (8)	My bitch is that this guy told me I was first in line to lease the house and we set an appointment for Saturday morning to see the house. He didn't call me and wasted most of my Saturday. I am in a time crunch to get in to a rental house and was very interested in this one. It is just the principle of the issue. I don't like when people make promises, then waste my time.

October 3rd, 2012, 02:16 PM	#7
homerdogeo8 booger eatin' moron Join Date: 03-06-08 Location: St Johns Posts: 2,329 iTrader: (0)	Why the hell do you want to move to Lansing?

October 3rd, 2012, 03:16 PM	#9
RyeBread Catch the wave Join Date: 11-08-05 Location: Fenton Posts: 7,804 iTrader: (2)	I heard the following: Mark at One Step Realty in Grand Rapids takes candy from kids. Mark at One Step Realty in Grand Rapids screams at puppies. Mark at One Step Realty in Grand Rapids road rages at funeral processions. Mark at One Step Realty in Grand Rapids doesn't even have the damned courtesy to give a reach-a-round.

October 3rd, 2012, 03:57 PM	#11
84Scrambler Senior Member Join Date: 11-07-05 Location: Lansing Posts: 5,887 iTrader: (8)	http://grandrapids.citysearch.com/pr...ealty_inc.html

October 3rd, 2012, 03:58 PM	#12
84Scrambler Senior Member Join Date: 11-07-05 Location: Lansing Posts: 5,887 iTrader: (8)	Seems I am not alone in my opinion of them.

October 3rd, 2012, 04:02 PM	#13
itselliott Senior Member Join Date: 03-20-06 Location: Holland Mi, Racine Wi Posts: 1,589 iTrader: (75)	He lied to you ,.........he had someone else in mind ( for the rental) that was closer to him than you. Get over it and move on

October 3rd, 2012, 04:19 PM	#15
84Scrambler Senior Member Join Date: 11-07-05 Location: Lansing Posts: 5,887 iTrader: (8)	Doing a little more digging on this company and it turns out they have screwed a ton of home owners out of a LOT of rent money. They lease to scum tenants that will fall behind on their rent so they can kick them out. Every time a new tenant moves in, One Step Realty gets the first month's rent. Pretty good scam. They didn't want me because I can afford the house and won't get evicted. Tons of stories on-line from pissed off home owners that hired this company to manage their rentals. They were even kicked out of the Grand Rapids area BBB.

October 3rd, 2012, 05:08 PM	#17
cj65 Senior Member Join Date: 04-07-07 Location: 48174 Posts: 2,813 iTrader: (13)	My only question is why would you contact a real estate agent in G rap to look at a house in Lansing ? That's like going to the Honda dealer to buy a jeep.