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Overview

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. has a rating of 1.47 stars from 116 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. most frequently mention real estate, customer service, and property manager problems. Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. ranks 307th among Investing Other sites.

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    18
  • Quality
    21
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Top Positive Review

“Very satisfied”

Michael T.
10/20/23

Joe Parr was very professional and helpful. I sold my property quickly for the price I wanted. I would recommend Berkshire Hathaway to my friends.

Top Critical Review

“Do not rent from this company!”

Jennifer W.
8/11/23

I am four months into my lease and the property is horrible. Every time something breaks it takes weeks or longer to have it fixed. It's not like I pay cheap rent either. They are rude and hateful to deal with too! I would never buy or rent from Berkshire Hathaway!

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Thumbnail of user jeffr1464
1 review
4 helpful votes
July 13th, 2023

Destroyed my life with lies deception and bold faced lies, deny medical treatments then wonder why I cannot work. Disgusting human beings,
I only hope God has more mercy on their souls then they have shown

Thumbnail of user jenniferw3388
1 review
1 helpful vote
August 11th, 2023

I am four months into my lease and the property is horrible. Every time something breaks it takes weeks or longer to have it fixed. It's not like I pay cheap rent either. They are rude and hateful to deal with too! I would never buy or rent from Berkshire Hathaway!

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Rented house

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Thumbnail of user ericab289
2 reviews
9 helpful votes
May 31st, 2023

When I say Rude "absolutely no joke" Curtis Atkinson and the woman on the desk attitude is if ain't Warren Buffet you are not worth speaking to. The manner in which these two conducted the affairs of the organization, they should be dismissed. As Mr Curtis vehemently said that just not going to happen since their sole job.
I was genuinely looking forward to doing business with this organization but the manner in which they dealt with me speaks volumes.
It tells me alot about how they handle business as an organization.
Customer Reviews matter.

Tip for consumers:
I called several times and they hung up refusing my business. I wasn't rude Curtis Atkinson said he was security when I told the woman on desk was absolutely rude and should be fired for the manner in which she conduct business on behalf of the organization he said that's never going to happen. He asked do you know what our jobs are " to ensure calls doesn't endure in the right place" you can take your business somewhere else. Now for those reading stick a pin.

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None they told me call another company

Thumbnail of user jamesm4253
1 review
7 helpful votes
January 25th, 2021

Scam artists. They know how to make everything look good, but you don't realize all the shoddy work they did until living in property for awhile, & everything starts to fall apart. Didn't even level the driveway right, as there's a permanent pond. They cut as many corners as they possibly can, rushing through the renovation, & install the cheapest possible products that exist(doors, toilets, windows, flooring, etc.). The agents here were also rude as hell, both to myself & my realtor.

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Housing. Purchased a home. Should've researched this horrible company before having my realtor work with them.

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Thumbnail of user tammyb1525
1 review
0 helpful votes
December 10th, 2023

So met this really great guy named Ryan King thought he was really on our side he asked us to do a pre sale inspection on our 8 year old home we were selling. The inspector David Jolly came did the inspection asked us to replace one window that had a little condensation in it which we did. Then we got a look at a home that we loved wanted to purchase had everything we wanted. He told us there was mold, windows needed replaced some, kind of mold in the internal vac system had mold which I'm allegeric to so that was enough to walk away! The pool needed to be inspected because of age. We backed out of the home because of $50,000 worth of repairs based on his inspection and that the sellers weren't willing to come down evidently. Was that really true I don't now. Wasn't finding any homes that we liked that had everything we were looking for so decided that we were just getting an apartment because we had sold our home through Ryan at Berkshire Hathaway he btw never actually found us a home I was finding the homes I wanted to look at, he never found us a home His wife found one that I had not already asked Ryan to see. I found all the homes I wanted to see just like I found this one that day. I decided not to look anymore and just get an apt until we find the right place for us and then that day I see this house one acre pool and ok to have pole barn. We have a home inspection again with David Jolley. He says there's a couple cracks in the pool doesn't appear to be a leak, everything's fine with the home besides a couple cracks in the tile in the showers that need to be caulked or replaced. No water intrusion. Nothing now two weeks after moving in lights don't work fire alarms don't work which one is open with no battery in it at all and previous owner says it was like that when he moved in. I admit I missed it, but a home inspector should not have. He is trying to look for that. He told us there was marks in the pool that look like it could leak eventually so Ryan asked for us to get a new pool liner problem is is not just the liner but the pool but the inspector didn't even tell us it was leaking and the Pool is leaking from the opposite end of where he inspected and notated damage. Garage door only goes up when it wants to. This house has so many problems and we paid $489,000 for it and they are getting away with being shady people! I would not use Berkshire Hathaway or David Jolley for an inspector. David has several law suits online and yet Ryan still uses him. I called Ryan to ask him why David wouldn't find something so severe as fire alarms not working on an inspection he told me I don't know ask David. Do not use Ryan or David do not let Ryan tell you David is a great man and a great inspector. They are looking for a sale and you are the sale! I don't know how many thousands of dollars this will cost us but we paid way too much for this house to begin with because I was told I didn't need an inspection or an appraisal. I guess I shouldn't have trusted Ryan King at berkshire Hathaway or their inspector David jolly! I will be seeking an attorney and will Never use them again.

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Thumbnail of user secretl
1 review
1 helpful vote
March 19th, 2023

This company will call your past landlords, which they say they go by your credit report and credit score. They also will pick your lowest credit score and deny you service. They claim they call the landlords if on your credit only not true, if it's not on my report why did you call them. Plus how did you get that information. To many sneaky peeks and lies. Do not try to rent anything with them. They pick who they want to rent to and do not use fair rental practices.

Tip for consumers:
Look elsewhere

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Rental

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Thumbnail of user kevinj1109
1 review
1 helpful vote
August 24th, 2022

I was rear ended by one of their insured. Police report states how it was 100% of their insured's fault. It has now been 7 weeks since the accident and still haven't been able to get a check out of them. Now they won't even return my phone calls. Worst customer service in my life!

Tip for consumers:
Don't ever use them for insurance.

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Thumbnail of user screwy13
1 review
2 helpful votes
July 5th, 2023

B.S.is owned by Google. My $350k invested in total updatez in 2 his lot was sold for 50k w buyer's agent and mine getting 7+% each
I got screwed big Tyme! All b.h.cared abt w selling it fast et getting $. Never use them again. Stay away from thez crookz. B warned. Hunter

Thumbnail of user bettyc1024
1 review
3 helpful votes
July 17th, 2022

My relocation company assigned Giesla Rivera Lazar from Berkshire to me. She gave me different quotes 3 times and under quoted my house to NEI which in turn affects the final sale price on my house. I'm guessing she did this because I chose to go with a different agent; maybe to punish/hurt me.
I had 4 other agents come look at my house and all were fair and quoted prices within the same range and similar to the neighborhood prices.

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Thumbnail of user noo55
1 review
3 helpful votes
May 13th, 2022

They are dishonest. They make no effort in showing your home! There are certain realtors within this company that should leave their jobs! I won't name anyone specific. I highly recommend you use another realty company! I've heard many bad stories from people trying to sell their homes. It's all terrible!

Thumbnail of user terreh5
1 review
3 helpful votes
September 3rd, 2021

Do not rent through Berkshire Hathaway. Spent over 8 hours cleaning and wiping down walls, counter tops, stove, fridge, and bathroom. Called to ask if we could use our shampoo-er on the floors since we had one. They said yes, and charged 55 due to no proof of receipt. Replaced one blind ourselves that our cat had cracked as well. Deposit at 2708 noel lane was 775 and was charged 200 for not dusting the fans, 3 paint spots from command strips, and a dusty oven fan vent... and 80 for repairs. When called to ask why an email with 80 photos of the apartment was sent with no spread sheet, or checklist, or explanation. Also all repairs are charged for like a broken garbage disposal as well. Do not recommend as there are also many insects, spiders and centipedes at noel lane, cheers...

Thumbnail of user klevinb
1 review
6 helpful votes
May 10th, 2021

Don't expect a security deposit return, or A/C, or anything helpful from these vampires. Absolute $#*!

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Thumbnail of user louisd182
1 review
5 helpful votes
April 17th, 2021

My realtor Marg Whedon lied to me, manipulated me into a contract I never wanted to be in! Then when I fired them, they have continued to delay me and prevent me from selling my property! She works for the buyer, not the seller! They also are refusing to give me back info for a cash buyer I got myself and had given the info to them incase her manipulated deal fell through, Message to her friend that she has been trying to get a property for 2 years, Do yourself a favor and get a new agent!

Thumbnail of user donaldg313
3 reviews
1 helpful vote
May 23rd, 2023

I called Dolores Ingels on accident trying to get a hold of my home owners insurance, She was very rude, and was the involved in the purchase of my house. Instead of helping get the number, She hung up on me.
Very unimpressed...

Tip for consumers:
Lose the attitude, she had the info, rude old lady

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Thumbnail of user sabanb1
1 review
2 helpful votes
July 3rd, 2021

I filed a claim with this company after being stabbed at Au Bon Pain bakery by a employee there. I have received nothing but the run-around for over 3 years. Still no response or resolution. They only offered me 5000 dallars which is crazy. Bad company

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Thumbnail of user jenid13
1 review
2 helpful votes
May 31st, 2022

Arpi was the agent and is very dishonest and unethical.
They tried to force the judge to close on a house today in the middle of a divorce where they were attempting to put 100% of all proceeds in one of the divorcees accounts and refusing to cut a check for 50% of the proceeds to the other party. It didn't close!

Tip for consumers:
Stay away completely

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Thumbnail of user shaynac9
1 review
5 helpful votes
January 21st, 2021

No one rent from Berkshire-Hathaway ever unless u wanna b harassed and illegally evicted. U rent from them u end up goin thru what we're goin thru. Not worth lettin them scalp u. Steer clear of Berkshire-Hathaway real estate bc of Mary Rose Bianchi she's the blemish on the company's $#*!. Let Mr Buffet find out what she's been doin I bet he won't take too kindly to her makin them look $#*!ty. She's breakin laws left and right and gettin away w it. So I'm puttin it out there so everyone can b forewarned and not get $#*!ed by this $#*! w a Broom perpetually up her $#*!.

Tip for consumers:
No one rent from Berkshire-Hathaway ever unless u wanna b harassed and illegally evicted. U rent from them u end up goin thru what we're goin thru. Not worth lettin them scalp u. Steer clear of Berkshire-Hathaway real estate bc of Mary Rose Bianchi she's the blemish on the company's $#*!. Let Mr Buffet find out what she's been doin I bet he won't take too kindly to her makin them look $#*!ty. She's breakin laws left and right and gettin away w it. So I'm puttin it out there so everyone can b for

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An apartment.

Thumbnail of user kellyg513
1 review
2 helpful votes
January 22nd, 2021

Worse company to do business with. Evertime i call i get a different answer. Customer service is not helpful, i spoke with Meghan that gave me wrong information about my policy over the phone. Frustrating and waste of. Time

Thumbnail of user andrews889
1 review
3 helpful votes
February 10th, 2020

Bought a double wide and their inspection was a joke. We need thousands of dollars of repairs on things FHA should have kicked in for. Now my baby has no hot water, insulation all fell on the bottom of the house so it's freezing unless we use 2 heaters on top of the furnace, among multiple other issues. I won't ever work with this company again. Steve Katerberg was our realtor. Seemingly nice guy, crook at heart.

Thumbnail of user stevef771
1 review
6 helpful votes
December 29th, 2020
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Horrible customer service! I bought the Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection due to 2 uncertainties: COVID-19 and my wife's unpredictable work schedule. One month before our travel date, my wife's employer requested she reschedule her vacation due to urgent work matters aggravated by COVID-19. When I called Berkshire Hathaway customer service to explore the options of using my travel insurance due to employment conflict, something clearly advertised as protected by the Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection, the guy I talked to was rude, curt, unprofessional and not helpful at all. After being on the phone with him for 5 minutes, trying to explain our scheduling conflict situation, I finally just hung up on him when he accused me of insurance fraud! He was an asinine charlatan! I will NEVER use Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection or recommend them to anyone!

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Don't use them! Horrible customer service!!! I bought the Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection due to 2 uncertainties: COVID-19 and my wife's unpredictable work schedule. One month before our travel date, my wife's employer requested she reschedule her vacation due to urgent work matters aggravated by COVID-19. When I called Berkshire Hathaway customer service to explore the options of using my travel insurance due to employment conflict, something clearly advertised as protected by the Berkshir

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Thumbnail of user paule539
1 review
3 helpful votes
September 15th, 2020

Complete Bedroom Ceiling Fell due to poor construction.
Snook Drive, St. Petersburg, Florida.
Maintenance response POOR

Thumbnail of user tonyw526
1 review
4 helpful votes
May 18th, 2021

After having my car severely damaged whilst being transported to container depot for shipment to England i claimed damages &was finally agreed. When asked if the address the had was the one to send check to I said I prefer wiring g the money. Was told they only do checks? Its the 21st century! I recieved a check &now have to go through the expense & time consuming (6-8) weeks process of getting a dollar check transferred into UK pounds. This is going to cost hundreds of dollars due to the lousy exchange rate give. The worst unhelpfull ucooperative insurance company I've ever dealt with.

Tip for consumers:
Check other companies first

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Thumbnail of user dixies56
2 reviews
4 helpful votes
November 12th, 2021

While in the middle of buying a home, offer was accepted and we were ready to proceed. BH evidently at the last minute and I mean last minute found another buyer that offered more. We were dumped like trash without even being offered to counter offer. If the home says Berkshire Hathaway in the Mandeville, LA area don't even consider buying.

Thumbnail of user lisam1035
2 reviews
6 helpful votes
June 29th, 2019

When my real estate agent said "don't worry, you can cancel this listing AT ANY TIME if you're not happy with my work/results, I believed him. Don't believe them about anything. He should have said, if he'd been honest, "you can cancel the listing anytime but my broker won't let you out of this listing or if you sell the property we'll sue you". Don't walk, RUN away from this group of lying thieves.

Thumbnail of user sidk28
1 review
4 helpful votes
June 2nd, 2021

Watch out! I worked with an agent from this organization; could have done a better job myself on negotiating. All they care about is getting the $$$$ of their commission. Made several mistakes that I learned from the Seller after we cancelled the contract. THX GOD I got my 10K EM back. Steer clear - Marc Fagen was my agent.

Tip for consumers:
DO NOT USE MARC FAGEN BHHS...

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