

944,471
Most items are too small for a licensed contractor. It is common to use someone with a specific trade - electrician, plumber, roofer, etc. We use handymen for a lot of the punch list items.
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Phoenix, AZ
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Peter Mohylsky,
Inlet Beach, FL
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Joseph Domino 480-390-...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Dan & Laurie Pittsenba...
Bellingham, WA
5,391,987
It has nothing to do with state requirements... NC contracts call for repairs to be done in a workmanlike manner. And who does repairs depends on the nature of the repairs. Some even a home owner can do (like replace a burnt-out light bulb).
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Joseph Domino 480-390-...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Dan & Laurie Pittsenba...
Bellingham, WA
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Peter Mohylsky,
Inlet Beach, FL
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Carla Freund
Raleigh, NC
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Jeff Pearl
Lovettsville, VA
1,113,558
Our AZ RPC calls for repairs to be done 'in workmanlike manner'. So seller can make repairs themself if it is done properly and Buyer accepts it.
FOR FLIPS . . . Statute requires that any repairs made to put a home on the market exceeding $1000 be performed by a licensed contractor.
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Phoenix, AZ
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Joseph Domino 480-390-...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Dan & Laurie Pittsenba...
Bellingham, WA
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Peter Mohylsky,
Inlet Beach, FL
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Carla Freund
Raleigh, NC
5,180,649
Our contract addresses repairs as follows: "Unless otherwise agreed i nwriting (i) Seller shall complete all agtreed repairs and treatments prior to the Closing Date: and (ii) all required permits must be obtained; and repairs and treatments mst be performed by persons who are licensed to provide such reparis or treatments or, if no license is required by law, are commercially engaged in the trade of poroviding such repairs and treatments".
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Joseph Domino 480-390-...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Dan & Laurie Pittsenba...
Bellingham, WA
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Peter Mohylsky,
Inlet Beach, FL
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Carla Freund
Raleigh, NC
5,585,039
always a person licensed in that particular trade.... and a bill on letterhead....and a paid receipt.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Margaret Rome Baltimor...
Pikesville, MD
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Joseph Domino 480-390-...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Dan & Laurie Pittsenba...
Bellingham, WA
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
1,278,646
I always suggest the use of licensed contractors
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Joseph Domino 480-390-...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Dan & Laurie Pittsenba...
Bellingham, WA
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
936,768
Both, since most handy persons in this area are licensed.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Joseph Domino 480-390-...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Dan & Laurie Pittsenba...
Bellingham, WA
469,625
I typically have attention on "is the job done correctly" more than who did the job. However we have the workman like manner language and the lic & bonded language in our inspection addendum.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Joseph Domino 480-390-...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
5,561,993
I have used both depending upon the scope of the work!
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
4,793,702
There is a way to complete every task... Our state purchase agreement sets a guideline...
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
2,132,201
There are no Illinois requirements that I'm aware of. It's more about what the buyer has specified in their inspection repair requests.
If they've said that the GFCI's need to be installed by a licensed and bonded electrician, (and we've agreed to that), then we can't hire some handyman to do it.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Joseph Domino 480-390-...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
3,448,066
I echo what Nina Hollander said. If I am doing the hiring I hire only licensed contractors. I check the license status and insurance status.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
1,546,624
Anyone can do it. From a licensed contractor to the home owner or bubba and his roll of duct tape.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
1,480,091
It depends on the type and amount of work to be done.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
1,875,388
ours doesn't say as Alan May mentioned but in our attorney state they put in there by a licsensed person. Many things are ridiculous & we just use a handyman who is less costly.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
930,105
It is up to the sellers to select a trade professional to do the work to code.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Joseph Domino 480-390-...
Scottsdale, AZ
1,057,472
We have no legal requirements. When someone asks for a licensed electrician to change a light bulb, we counter in the Inspection Resolution.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
3,224,107
Depends upon the scope of the work. If need be we ask in the request for a licensed electrician or plumber, but for example last week a dryer vent had come lose, we don't care who reconnects it.... if the homeowner wants to do it himself that's fine or a handyman.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
1,713,581
When required.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
1,667,574
Small stuff, handyman. Larger, more expensive stuff, contractor.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
637,764
I insist on licensed contractors for plumbing, electrical or anything that needs a permit. In quite a few cases especially after a pest inspection, that company will give a quote and be able to fix items. And here, they are licensed to do that.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
5,560,447
As long as it's done in a workmanlike manner and, following repairs, performing the function for which it is intended, it can be done by a 5th grader!
It's the option of the buyer, to re-inspect all repaired items and my recommendation to do so.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
2,873,448
A good handyman and a good licensed contractor are both the same
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
1,269,349
Lat 14 year it has been AS IS sale.
I tried to fix the easy ones. I disclose the others with a recommended contractor name.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
921,504
In Tampa Florida the status of HANDYMAN has become a criminal offense. The SHERIFF runs sting operation to put the HANDYMAN in jail.
If one is on a limited budget, the only option is a contractor for those living in Tampa.
On my side of Tampa Bay, it is understood a contractor is not needed to fix wood rot or replace the lift on a sash, reverse outlet polarity or even install a GCFI. Based on the stress the seller is currently experiencing, often I choose to make the issue disappear in a professional manner with appropriate craftsmanship.
In one instance I fixed the inspector identified problem by pressing my toe against the plug to seat it in the receptacle. Would you hire a contractor to correct a 'the problem' of an inspector searching for relevance?
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
3,627,477
It all depends on the issue
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
6,770,326
Generally, always a decision made by the seller.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
661,114
It depends on what the issue is! Some problems require a licensed contractor, some do not
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
3,972,958
If we recommend...the contractor must be licensed and we are responsible for checking the status each year.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
536,943
Workmanlike manner, but it stands to reason if it is a specialty such as hvac then the person should be qualified to do the work. Most buyers will specify this on the proposal.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
2,564,012
Both Peter Mohylsky it depends on the job.
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
5,204,310
Depends on who is doing the hiring, what the issue is, and what the contract says.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
1,598,552
No, Peter, never happened. I wish I could help.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
5,774,106
Peter,
Yes licensed...it is worth the peace of mind. A
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
785,030
Licensed contractor. Would be hard to get a receipt from a day laborer.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
773,896
In Oregon, handymen need to be licensed for limited construction work. Our purchase agreements note that "licensed contractors" need to be utilized for repairs.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
231,998
It depends what work needs to be performed. If the RR is asking for a licensed contractor, our RRR might say "be performed to the buyers satisfaction by a skilled handyman".
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
6,056,515
It depends on how the inspection objection is written, whether they are requiring a licensed contractor, plumber, electrician, etc. Some homeowners are capable, and just make a phone call.
5,292,474
3,692,737
That depends on the repair. Electrical, AC, etc we use contractors but for simple other stuff we've got the best handyman in town.
1,759,237