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When working with clients purchasing or selling real estate in Central New Jersey, I always have the "Rule of 3".
The following blog is in reference to a recent post by Bryant Tutas -Broker/REALTOR(R) Tutas Towne Realty, Inc of Poinciana, FL titled "Ethics is as Ethics does"
I was just wondering if other people in other states who have customer's that are trying to do repairs and/or who have advised their customers (not short-sales or foreclosure issues) that some minor repairs would help them sell.
Dear Vered and Allan and girls,
Have you ever had the need for a specific service, but didn't know where to turn? Did you have to resort to picking up the phone book, or doing a random search online? Well, look no further. I have gathered some of the finest & most reputable service providers, all within … (2 comments)
A few posts ago I blogged about the injustice of personal friends or family members not approaching me to represent them as their Realtor. Many readers commented that it was probably a blessing in disguise. 
Well, we've talked about buying your home site, we've talked about finding a manufacturer and dealer that you like and that you should get all pricing itemized and in writing. 
In October 2006, the trial court issued its order in Mid-Continent Casualty Co. v. Williamsburg Condominium Association (unpublished opinion), holding that defective construction is not an “occurrence” triggering coverage under a CGL policy. Recently, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals overturned this decision to hold that it is. 
As a homeowner, hiring a contractor can be effortless or a disaster. Below are tips for Annapolis and Davidsonville, MD homeowners who are hiring a contractor:
5 Quick Tips: Hiring a Foreclosure Rehab Contractor (Licenses and Insurance)
The following is a list of tips show how to spot an illegal contractor:
Have you recently bought a new home that needs a new roof, or are you having a new home built and need a roof? Most homeowners or homebuyers don't know that they can save up to $5,000 on a new roof, but it's true. Usually, when we hear a savings like … (1 comments)
This is a part of our job that I am sure many more experienced Stagers and Redesigners are used to but it has been a real learning experience for me being new to the business. There are so many things to consider when you are handling the details of a job for a client when … (8 comments)
With so many homes going into foreclosure, many of them are being abandoned. Contractors and handymen are seeing the horrible effects of abandoned homes and filling their pockets at the same time. 
With the rising cost of gas business professional are looking for ways to stay in contact with their clients and reduce travel costs while maintaining that personal touch that makes them standout over their competition. Now thanks to new internet technology commonly referred to as "Web 2.0" you can. Streaming video, … (0 comments)
Does name branding matter? Well let's consider the last time you were out of town, perhaps striking up conversation with someone on a plane and the topic of conversation gets to relocation. Not only is our relocation department tops but when local real estate companies without name branding are not only … (3 comments)
We have all heard horror stories associated with remodeling. We have heard of the remodeling contractor that took money upfront for "supplies" never to return again, the guy who gave a low bid to get the project and then half way through the job (all of a sudden) realizes that they … (5 comments)
Are you thinking about updating, renovating or redoing space in your home? You should check out the erenovate website which will direct you to renovators and/or contractors in your area. Erenovate is also preparing to launch a new site which will be specific to interiors in the next few weeks. Check … (1 comments)
This article was in my SRES materials and I wanted to share it with EVERYONE. It really doesn't matter that it is from over a month ago - I feel that it still applies and is very important.
Camping out for chance to buy a home?
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In addition to real estate, my husband and I own a Landscape Contracting business. If any of your clients need landscape work- from maintaining grass to total landscape renovations- please give us a call. Hubby's been in the landscape and masonry business for just about 20 years now. … (0 comments)
As we all know, in this market, it can be tough to sell a home. In any market, however, it is often necessary to enlist the help of contractors to make needed repairs or modifications before the home goes on the market. There are plenty of "nightmare" stories out there about … (1 comments)
I started real estate a little over a year and half ago. The market was good or so I thought, because I did not know it to be any other way. I have found ways to "survive" when things are slow.
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Remember the 1986 movie The Money Pit? In this comedy Walter (Tom Hanks) buys a house that seems to be a fantastic deal only to find out its riddled with problems. I love this movie and still have it on VHS tape. (Yes my VCR still works!)
… (0 comments)
Q: I'm wondering what the best way is for a homeowner to set out on a course to do a home improvement project. Should I:
It's that time of the year and spring is here. You are anxious to start on those remodeling jobs you have thought about all winter long, but not sure where to begin and worried about it becoming a disaster. Here are a few suggestions to keep in mind when you are … (0 comments)
This is a question for a particular client, but I think answers to this will be of value to the general public, so I am making the post public.
Why would a licensed contractor hire a home inspector? I thought being a contractor automatically qualified you to be a home inspector?
YOU CAN'T MISS WITH DEANE & CHRIS Call them today! OK? DEANE & CHRIS's MAIN WEBSITES BUYERS ALMANAC SELLERS ALMANAC MORTGAGE ALMANAC ----------- THANKS. Deane and Christopher Harker YOU CAN'T MISS WITH DEANE and CHRIS CALL US NOW - DON'T YOU WAIT … (0 comments)
International Builders' show featured many new product geared towards the contractors, homeowners, and real estate professionals. Here are just two I found very cool for our industry.
WOW, I read this the other day and it just confirms what I have been advising my clients for years. Read this article that was printed in the local paper just 2 days ago 
Ashley Furniture has opened up a new opportunity for those interested in Home Staging, Model Home furniture purchases, and personal purchases for Realtors, Interior Designers, Property Managers, and Contractors. Anyone interested, please contact me for a one on one appointment. 
Before you put your home up for sale you should first make sure it is in the best condition possible. Often times that means hiring someone to do work that you are not qualified to do - after all your home won't sell for as much if it looks like a … (0 comments)
On KCRA.com today they had a video of unlicensed contractors trying to give bids for paint, and fence work at a undercover CSLB (California State license board) sting house. I was shocked at how many unlicensed contractors that came to give bids to said sting operation. Most were given a misdemeanor … (4 comments)
I've been buying, renovating, and selling houses for myself for several years. Always running with a tight budget and managing every detail to make sure the quality and style did not suffer. I devoured every book, audio tape, website, blog, etc. on luxury home building - and I was coolly confident.
Most of us rely on the ability of contractors to judge a building's soundness and to give us an estimate on the cost of rehabbing. Some contractors are talented, good natured, and hardworkers. Some are not too good at estimating the costs, perhaps because they are optimists and unrealistic. At some … (2 comments)
An extraordinary property awaits defense contractors soon to locate to the surrounding counties of Ft. Bragg as BRAC comes to fruition.
If you’ve ever been in the rental business, you know how expensive it can be to rehab a property after a tenant moves out. You try to fix things well and put in nice things and tenants destroy them. You put in something cheap and end up replacing it four times … (2 comments)
As a real estate professional, I come into contact with individuals who are planning to purchase a property with another person not their spouse. This is an extremely tricky area because the partners could have a falling out or something happens to one of them to change their mind about their … (2 comments)
by Ralph Marcus Maupin, Jr. (Mark) Unless you are purchasing brand new property with no need for any sort of repair or maintenance you will definitely have to hire a contractor. For most investments’ the key to making money is buying low cost property and selling it for a profit. … (0 comments)
Quality. Probably one of the more overused words in the business vernacular. Sellers, listing agents, builder's representatives all trumpet the quality of their products. Can they all be right? 
GREAT LOW COST BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY 
Your home will most likely be your largest investment in your lifetime and for that reason most people want to make sure they get it right. Lots of folks wish to have a new home, a brand new that no one has ever lived in before.
The goal of any business should be to maximize profit in any way. Cutting costs is one way to accomplish this. Increasing production is another. Real Estate Construction is no different than any business in these basic practices. These fundamentals apply for a builder whether you are building a home, a … (2 comments)
Does anyone have any recommendations for contractors who do rekeys, trash-outs, winterization, etc. in the Metro Maryland area, Washington D.C. and Northern Virginia?
As is the case in all good miracles, we had a truly happy ending. The electrical problems from the walk through required a more extensive solution for living. 4 Electricians were called, but only 2 called back. Is anyone surprised? The 1st estimate was from a sole proprietor while the second was from … (0 comments)
I recently gathered several bids for some work for a listing that i hope to have on the market in January. On the floor coverings bid, as with the other contractors on other jobs, i previewed approximate costs on the phone and got the ballpark figures i was looking for. The … (2 comments)
How many times have you heard about the contractor, sub-contractor or service provider taking the consumers money and not coming back? How many times have you heard a story about the consumer left holding the bag, the work has started but the person they hired is no where to be found to complete the job? 
I hope this isn't a normal market as I am seeing a lot of good people losing their jobs. 
* State of California only * 
If I were king for a day what changes would I make to the handyman industry to better protect the public? Now I am sure that many are asking; is there a handyman industry? Not an organized one, but handymen play a big part in our business and at least in … (13 comments)
Posted by: barrettp, in Selling Your House - Edit 1. Get at least three written estimates.
So you love the area you live in, yet your still not happy with your home? It could be the worn out linoleum tiles or the 80's wainscoting wood panels reminding you every time you enter your house that's it's time for a change. Whatever the case, it's time for a … (0 comments)
The Spotless ProfessionalsOur Cleaning makes You Look Good
Wow, I didn't even think that something like this might happen to me when I pre-screen homes or show them to buyers. 
Is this contractor right for you? How do you know if the contracting company you are looking to hire is trustworthy and not just looking to rip you off? Do they even know what they are doing? The following is a list of items that can help you determine if a … (0 comments)
The Inspection is finished, now what?You have just finished going over the Home Inspection report with your Inspector. Now what do you do with the information they have provided you? Typically, most buyers sit down with their Realtor® and go over the report again, item by item. It is very important … (5 comments)
Washington State has recently made it more expensive for the Average Joe to do a Flip.
I talk to a good number of Real Estate Investors and contractors on a daily basis and they all want me help them connect with a buyer, seller or contractor. So instead of trying to connect all these hands I made a website to refer people too. http://www.BirdDogIndy.com Buy Sell and … (3 comments)
I’ve been re-reading Jim Collin’s excellent book, Good to Great. In this book Mr. Collins and his associates document a very detailed study they conducted of what makes companies “great”. I made it most of the way through about a year ago, and for various reasons picked it up again because … (3 comments)
Well after almost a year waiting it might actually finally happen! 
Many homeowners have decided to take out home equity lines of credit to finance remodeling in their homes. There are many benefits to remodeling and upgrading homes and I encourage it! But recently I found myself in the home of a family frantically trying to get a basement turned into a … (5 comments)
When unloading the moving truck at your new destination you will want to be careful when opening the door in case any items shifted during the move. Some items may be leaning towards or against the door leaving them capable of falling out. You will want to be real careful opening … (0 comments)
On June 10, I wrote my first blog post, The Joys of Home Ownership, about a domestic disaster involving a burst pipe in the floor of the second floor bathrooms in my house. Today, 60 days after this post, which was about 60 days after the incident, I still do not … (3 comments)
I just got back from my weekly networking meeting and one of the questions that we all had is what is your greatest referral source. 
I was talking with an old friend of mine today. More of an associate, really, since we've never actually done anything socially. Why that is I'm not quite sure. But, since I've known him for over 20 years, I consider him more of a friend than anything else. Happily, a few … (0 comments)
Upon first entering the real estate business I soon realized the importance of having a dependable database of contractors. Homeowners, friends and neighbors have all sorts of needs, so you want them to think of you as a trustworthy source of information. In addition, you want to be the first call … (1 comments)
Here are some questions to ask when shopping around for a Home Inspector: