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house to make sure they are all in good working order. This helps
you avoid costly repairs in the future.
Insect inspector
Termites can destroy the wood portion of your home and cost you
substantially. It is important to have your new home inspected for
termite as soon as you can, and certainly before you close. The
same person will also check for other bugs and insects
Contractor/Handyman
Home-buyers hardly ever include these two on their team until the
fix is needed. Big mistake! With the system that you have now to
check your home, it is very important to have a good contractor or
great handyman ready to work if necessary. After you identify the
things that need fixing, you will want to send the list to your “fixer”
as soon as possible, so that you can include their estimate in the
cost of the house. This will exclude anything the seller agreed to
take care of.
Where to find team members
Your best source for finding good quality team members is your
list of family, friends, and co-workers who have had experience
with their work. You may also find team members online through
Facebook, searching Google in your city, and websites of represen-
tative organizations. Ask your friends, families, and co-workers
about attitudes, efficiency, knowledge, friendliness, promptness
and results. Check out social media profiles and Google reviews to
get additional proof of how well each team member has per-
formed.
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