Choosing a Contractor

Before hiring a contractor to tackle your next home-improvement job, take the time to do some in-depth research so you won’t be stuck with regrets — or an unfinished project.

According to Inman Real Estate News, the best way to find a dependable contractor is to talk to friends. Compile a list of names from people you know and trust, then research each contractor online to determine if they are licensed to do business in your state. You should also search for complaints filed against each contractor.

Once you have a short list of potential candidates, call to ask them for references who can give you first-hand accounts of their past performance. If the contractor won’t gladly supply names of previous clients, cross them off your list. Also, for bigger projects, it’s often best to have a real estate attorney look over the contract and point out any red flags.

 

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