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Go
to model homes and get ideas.
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Talk
to people and get referrals for a great licensed general
contractor.
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A
great contractor really makes a difference and greatly
reduces your stress level.
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Don't
just go with the cheapest or the most expensive contractor.
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Meet
with 3-5 contractors.
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Get
ideas and quotes.
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Check
them out with your local licensing board and with
the better business bureau.
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Go
and see their work.
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Make
sure that you and the contractor are on the same wavelength
and can communicate well together.
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Ideally
the contractor can help you plan your new space. They
know the cost of things and can help figure out the
best way to accomplish your goals.
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Figure
out how much your remodel is going to cost and decide
if it is affordable.
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Check
with an appraiser or Realtor to make sure that you
are not over-improving for your neighborhood.
Do
you need to refinance to pull money out of your house
to do the improvements? If so, call me ASAP.
This
is part one of a several part series on remodeling/home
improvements.
