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and Google searches will back your claims. That says nothing for people’s tastes regarding landlords. They may feel that as a landlord, you’re automatically in a higher tax bracket.
The best way to avoid this is to double check with other plumbers in the area. This could be a call asking to go over quotes with the information the plumber gave or asking different plumbers to come by with estimates. After that, when one plumber begins to give more reasonable estimates of what the price should be, then you’ve found a plumber you can trust and start building a rapport with to move forward with future engagements.
CONFETTI WITH THE ELECTRICIAN
If the electrician tells you that you need to completely rewire the problem, that’s a good sign that you better run in the opposite direction. Pretty much everyone knows that metal is expensive, right? One would thing that an electrician wouldn’t want to have to spend so much money on supplies. But they can make a profit on charging you for all that copper wiring and time spent doing nothing. Make sure you get a second opinion and hopefully a second opinion with a five star google reviews rating. When hiring, make sure you also get their license information.
NEW YEAR TOASTS WITH THE HANDYPERSON
When the wrong handyperson shows up, you can be left with a lot of bills, scraps, and scrapes to deal with. You need a solid contractor, and a good reputation may be a good place to start. You should make sure that they are licensed by a reputable place, and even check to make sure that they are insured. Scams regarding home repair often skyrocket after stormy weather, and many times, consumers will be warned and told to follow some of the following steps:
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• Always avoid door to door offers. It’s better to get referrals from friends and family.
• Pay with credit cards, so you can dispute claims if needed and never pay up front and no more than one-third as a down payment.
• Always get multiple references of similar projects and a written contract with end dates. Be sure to check references.
• Check with the Better Business Bureau regarding the business.
• Check that whoever you consider hiring are licensed.
We’d love to say nothing will go wrong, and you will never need anything to be fixed on any of your properties. However, let’s not jinx each other this year. Judging by the past few, something just might break along the way, and the only thing to do is get it fixed the proper way. We hope it gets fixed quickly, quietly, and without a fuss. Most importantly, we hope you had a fantastic new year with a wonderful celebration!
Nicole Seidner is a writer that specializes in creative nonfiction. She focuses on research-based writings with the intent to educate those in the rental housing industry. Her goal is to ensure (while factually correct) her writing can entertain and intrigue readers at the same time. This article has been contributed by Contemporary Information Corporation (CIC).
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