26Dec

Selecting a Contractor

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Choosing your next Contractor

We have a few tips to use when selecting your next contractor. We use this everyday when we are qualifying new subs.

Comprehension, does the person sound like they understand the work?
Details, what details are you picking up in your conversation?
Paper, are you receiving a detailed bid that lists the specific work?
Money, are you being asked for money up front?

If you are presented a story that ends with sign here and cut a check for 40% so we can schedule your work….RUN!

Contractors who are capitalized do not need your money to schedule your work. Contractors who are using your money to fund other projects want your money now.

Proposals with little to no detail regarding the work and scope of your project have no idea what they are doing. Most likely the majority of work is missing in the price and what they are telling you will be the cost will end up doubling or going higher later.

Proposals with little to no detail of the project, but lots of detail regarding slander are coming from someone who is not intending to do your work, but intending to take your money. They will want high percentage deposits and then invoice you for more money while not much is completed in place.

What do you do?

Be your own advocate.

Pay attention to the details.

Do not pay ahead.

Some contractors have been burned by clients and the procedures they put in place are to protect them. Deposits up front are not an issue, large percentage deposits are. If your contractor is not willing to negotiate than maybe it is best to walk away.

Do not sign a contract that has zero language about what you are purchasing. If the project is not built on paper with values assigned to each line item then you are walking into trouble.

We have taken over many projects that went bad. All of them have the same in common, no details, high payments made up front.

The way we operate is to provide a detailed estimate, this later converts to a greater detailed budget and then we go to contract. We do not request a deposit at all. We invoice our clients for work in place. You see what we did, you can touch it, and you pay for it. If we have to purchase materials or supplies we will invoice for the specific items we need and purchase them. The labor we charge relates to the agreed budget we are working off of. Change orders are created from client changes or from items listed as additional cost in the proposal. Change orders do not exist unless the client agrees in writing before.

We are not your bank and we only wait 2 business days from the time we submit our requisition to the date it must be paid in full. This is our procedure and the way we operate. Full transparency and no drama.

10Nov

Collaboration

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Florida Realtor Referrals

Custom Homes

We are currently in search of esteemed real estate agents to collaborate with. Our objective is to establish a long-lasting partnership with you, by providing excellent contracting services for your clients, thereby elevating your reputation to an envious level. With over four decades of experience in construction, constructing homes and apartment complexes for distinguished personalities, we are a valuable asset to your team and we do not operate out of the back of a truck.

It is said that the friends you keep are a reflection of yourself. That is why we pride ourselves on being the perfect choice for referrals. We are more than capable, professional, and honest. We also offer remodeling loans which cover the cost of home improvements. This can prove advantageous when a client wishes to sell their property at a better value. Furthermore, we realize the importance of determining what is valuable real estate and worth renovating. We provide our professional opinion regarding prudent investments and offer options, irrespective of whether we lose a project. Helping people make sound decisions is more important than adding another project to our year.

Remodeling-New Homes-Renovations

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Our Referral Fee

We offer a referral fee to our network of agents, because we believe in economy of scale we reduce our fee and offer a portion to our realtors keeping our price competitive to the clients. We offer the fees based on the size and scope of the project but our network agents are always generously rewarded. If you have a client who is seeking a remodeling or renovation job or even considering updating a home to sell, please give us a call we look forward to working together.

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