Hello all,

Here is the second installment of tips for selling your home as a F.S.B.O. Click on the link below for my other tips.

F.S.B.O Tips part 1 

      1. Once you have thoroughly reviewed your house and made

 notes of any necessary repairs, you may need to call a home repair

 company. The smartest first step is to ask for recommendations. If

 you have friends or family members who have recently had work

 done on their houses, ask them who they used. And do not forget to

 ask if they would use the same service providers again. Beware of

 home repair men who knock on your door uninvited, they could be

 scam artists.

     2.  If you cannot get a personal recommendation from someone

 you trust, you can check the Better Business Bureau Web site for

 area repair companies that have developed good reputations. Even

 after you have found a repair company that seems reputable, you will

 still want to ask for a list of references, talk with local customers and

 see what others have to say about the company. And investigate at

 least three repair companies! This leaves you with plenty of options,

 should you hear anything derogatory about one of the providers.

                                                        
        3. You can also get the free booklet, “Selecting a Professional

 Remodeling Contractor” by the National Association of Remodeling

 Industry by writing them at 4301 N. Fairfax Dr., Arlington, VA,

 22203.

      4. It is also helpful to verify your contractor’s license and proof of

insurance, many builder organizations even encourage you to call

the insurance company directly to verify proof of insurance, since

insurance policies might be outdated or have been canceled even if

a provider has an insurance card with him/her.

     5. Never work with a company that demands money up front,

 a reputable contractor might ask for a percentage of the project cost

 up front, but he/she will never ask for 100 percent of the money.

 Basically, in selecting a contractor, it is important to allow plenty of

 time to research! Many contractors seem reputable on the surface,

 but show their true colors when you question them enough.

 Stay tuned for my next set of tips coming soon! 

 Thanks,

 Tara Painting, Realtor

 (904) 874-3569

 Website www.Jacksonvillerealestatefinders.com

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