SPECIALISTS
Finding Quality Contractors
Finding a contractor is easy. Finding a qualified and affordable contractor is much more difficult. Once you find a keeper, you should nurture and build a relationship that is mutually beneficial. Your success and overall profit are partly dependent on your ability to offer a well-maintained, and appealing product.
The Secret to Keeping Quality Contractors
Once you find these contractors, the secret to keeping them is to build a trust relationship. Despite what you think, excellent contractors do not need your business. If they are affordable and do great work, they will be some of the busiest people you will meet.
From Your Perspective
When reviewing contractors, consider these factors:
From a Contractor’s Perspective
Remember, contractors are also reviewing you. Contractors and repair people do not get enough credit for the work that they do. Have you ever considered the questions that the contractor is thinking about you?
When they perform a job for you, they are often asking themselves
Finding a contractor is easy. Finding a qualified and affordable contractor is much more difficult. Once you find a keeper, you should nurture and build a relationship that is mutually beneficial. Your success and overall profit are partly dependent on your ability to offer a well-maintained, and appealing product.
The Secret to Keeping Quality Contractors
Once you find these contractors, the secret to keeping them is to build a trust relationship. Despite what you think, excellent contractors do not need your business. If they are affordable and do great work, they will be some of the busiest people you will meet.
From Your Perspective
When reviewing contractors, consider these factors:
- Did they show up on time (or at least within the estimated window)?
- Did they show confidence and pride in their work?
- Were they competitively priced?
- Did they treat your property with respect?
- Were they willing and able to coordinate with you to make the repairs?
From a Contractor’s Perspective
Remember, contractors are also reviewing you. Contractors and repair people do not get enough credit for the work that they do. Have you ever considered the questions that the contractor is thinking about you?
When they perform a job for you, they are often asking themselves
- Am I going to get paid immediately or is the check going to bounce?
- Am I being shown respect and appreciation for my work, or are they going to treat me like dirt?
- Will the owner send me referrals and repeat business?