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TR U M P STR A TEGI ES FO R R E A L ESTA TE

7. Get everything in writing. Beware of standard forms with
small print on the back. Usually what the big print “giveth”
the small print “taketh” away.
8. If the size of the job warrants it, find out if the contractor is
bondable and how much more the job will cost if the contractor
is required to post a bond to ensure his performance.

Questions You Should Ask before Hiring a Contractor

•Ask the same questions you would ask when hiring an architect
or a landscape designer plus the following additional questions.
•Will you give me a contract with a price specifying my maxi-
mum liability?
•How much liability insurance do you carry for personal injury
or property damage?
•Who’s your insurance carrier?
• Do you have any pending lawsuits to which you are a party?
•What was your last job?

Hiring a Real Estate Agent
1. Get an agent close to your property who is properly sized to
service your needs.
2. Meet all the people who will be working on your account.
3. Checkthe local real estate board for any information or
complaints.
4. Findoutwhattheirratesareandwhatservicestheywillperform.
5. Get examples of the kind of reports they will furnish to you
about your property.
6. Find out how inquiries as well as complaints are handled
by the agent.
Questions You Should Ask before Hiring a Real Estate Agent

•What other owners do you presently represent?
•Are you the agent for other buildings comparable to mine?

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