You could be forgiven for asking what value a Concierge could offer. Surely good ol’ Dr Google has all the answers you could possibly need right? Wrong!
Because we want you to spend less time searching and more time living, we’ve outlined the benefits a concierge has over a search engine.
1. Overwhelmed by the number of search results. WOW! Just type ‘relocation services’ into Google and check out how many results you get. Those who have a website will know that the results are not based on how good the company is, it’s based on how good their SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) is or how much they spend on Google Advertising. That first page place can literally be bought on Google and is in no way a reflection on the quality of the service provided.
2. So what about quality? Hmmm you might have “heard” of a couple of companies, they might be OK. But do you know for sure they are the best provider for the service you really need? How much time will you waste reading through pages of reviews that may or may not be genuine?
3. How accurate is the data? What if you need to book a restaurant to impress a visiting client in another city, you Google for “best restaurant in New York” and read some great reviews on a restaurant near your hotel. On the day of your meeting you find that the restaurant has closed, of course no one has told Google that…… eek!
In short, the value of a Concierge is to find you the best service based on actual experience and references. Your Concierge will have a detailed understanding of what you need and have the same detailed knowledge of the providers service and know if there is a suitable match.
Finally, your Concierge will always have current intelligence. A Concierge could recommend the latest restaurant in New York that doesn’t “need” to have a website because their reputation is so good!
So next time you are considering asking Google, it will pay to consider ‘Could I save my time, money and/or potential embarrassment if a Concierge handled it?’