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12 Tips for Hiring a Remodeling Contractor 1. Get at least three written estimates. 2. Get references and call to check on the work. If possible, go by and visit earlier jobs. 3. Check with the local Chamber of Commerce or Better Business Bureau for complaints. 4. Be sure that the contract states exactly what is to be done and how change orders will be handled. 5. Make as small a downpayment as possible so you won’t lose a lot if the contractor fails to complete the job. 6. Be sure that the contractor has the necessary permits, licenses, and insurance. 7. Be sure that the contract states when the work will be completed and what recourse you have if it isn’t. Also remember that in many instances you can cancel a contract within three business days of signing it. 8. Ask if the contractor’s workers will do the entire job or whether subcontractors will do parts. 9. Get the contractor to indemnify you if work does not meet local building codes or regulations. 10. Be sure that the contract specifies the contractor will clean up after the job and be responsible for any damage. 11. Guarantee that materials used meet your specifications. 12. Don’t make the final payment until you’re satisfied with the work. Reprinted from REALTOR® Magazine Online by permission of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Select Realty Services 23225 Tamyram Road Sky Valley, CA 92241 Tel: 760-329-3650 Fax: 760-329-1265This Is Coachella Valley's Unique Real Estate Web SitePalm Springs Desert Area Homes, Condos & Real Estate are to be found in the Coachella Valley cities of Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, Indian Wells, Bermuda Dunes, La Quinta, Desert Hot Springs, Thousand Palms, and Indio. These are the cities that form the Greater Palm Springs Desert Area and are home to some of the finest living and the best resort real estate in the world. If you want to sell or buy homes, condos, or real estate anywhere in the Coachella Valley, this site will provide the information you need and the solutions you seek.
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