5 Important Things to Remember When Doing Home-Improvement with a Contractor

5 Important Things to Remember When Doing Home-Improvement with a Contractor

You are just about to do some major improvements or additions to your Naperville home before putting it up for sale.  Renovations will of course require you to invest some money. More often than not, it is best to get a contractor when you plan to make these renovations in your home. Before jumping into this significant investment, you have to make sure you will get the most out of it. Renovations should help you sell your home and not give you further trouble.

Here are 5 important things you should remember when working with a contractor for your Naperville home for sale:

1. Put these points in writing:
• Work completion schedule and material specifications including brand names.
• A detailed contractor’s guarantee, including expiration dates and the procedures to be followed if materials or workmanship should prove substandard.
• A phrase holding contractor responsible for negligence on the part of subcontractor. Best to check with your lawyer for specifics.
• A provision for cleanup stating that all debris be removed.
2. Before signing a complex contract, make sure to consult with a lawyer.
3. Never sign a contract with any blank spaces.  Write “VOID” across the blank spaces.
4. Never sign a work-completion certificate without proof that the contractor has paid all subcontractors and suppliers of materials.
5. Never pay in full unless you are fully satisfied.

Taking note of these guidelines will surely save you from potential problems in your plans for improving your Naperville home for sale.

For greater assistance regarding your Naperville Home For Sale choose the best real estate broker Teresa Ryan and call 630-276-7575. Teresa Ryan is the owner/broker of Ryan Hill Realty - www.RyanHillRealty.com.

Teresa Ryan

Broker/Owner, CDPE

Ryan Hill Realty

1001 E. Chicago Ave., Ste. 103

630-276-7575

TRyan@RyanHillRealty.com