{"id":1230,"date":"2020-10-28T14:12:30","date_gmt":"2020-10-28T14:12:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homesweethomeowner.com\/?p=1230"},"modified":"2020-10-28T19:11:43","modified_gmt":"2020-10-28T19:11:43","slug":"finding-the-right-professional-for-the-job","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homesweethomeowner.com\/index.php\/2020\/10\/28\/finding-the-right-professional-for-the-job\/","title":{"rendered":"Finding the Right Professional for the Job"},"content":{"rendered":"

Home improvements can be giant undertakings if you aren\u2019t prepared and ask for the right help.\u00a0 Sometimes finding the right person for the job is the first major step you need to take to get your project off on the right foot.\u00a0 Keep these things in mind when looking for and working with a professional in their field.<\/p>\n

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Ask a Friend<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Ask neighbors for someone they\u2019d recommend for the type of work you are wanting to have done or for referrals within your community.\u00a0 Working with someone who is familiar with the area or community will be helpful and you might even get a discount or deal.\u00a0 When asking for a suggestion from neighbors or friends, get an honest assessment of their experience with the contractor.\u00a0 Don\u2019t be afraid to ask the hard questions, maybe even ask what the worst part of working with them was or what they\u2019d change if they could do it all over again.<\/p>\n

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Portfolio and References<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Like any application for a job, you want to see their resume of work.\u00a0 Ask to see their portfolio of work or website where before and after pictures are on display.\u00a0 It\u2019s good to see the before picture so you can see what they were able to accomplish.\u00a0 Don\u2019t be afraid to ask questions about their previous work as well \u2013 how much did that particular improvement or addition cost, was it considered a big upgrade using a better material.\u00a0 A portfolio is also a fantastic way to communicate visually with your professional.\u00a0 If you like something they\u2019ve done in the past, reference it so they\u2019ll know what style and look you are going for.<\/p>\n

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The First Meeting<\/strong><\/h2>\n

When you meet with your professional for the first time, ask the right questions.\u00a0 Ask how long the project will take to complete from start to finish, what happens if it goes overtime or overbudget, and what the timeline is for starting.\u00a0 Get all your information up front so you know all of the variables.\u00a0 Things happen and plans change, but you want to show that you are on top of it from the beginning.<\/p>\n

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Stick to the Plan<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Once you have a timeline set, stick to it.\u00a0 Even if you need to push and follow up to get the job done, it will be worth it to stay on track.\u00a0 Get the job done as quickly as possible so you aren\u2019t stuck in project limbo.\u00a0 Nothing is as bad as being stuck in the middle of a project that is taking up space in your house and your life.<\/p>\n

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First Impressions are Lasting Impressions<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you get a bad vibe or aren\u2019t getting a reassuring feeling from the first meeting, find someone else.\u00a0 Know you will have to communicate and work with this person and if it\u2019s odd from the start, it will be odd the whole way through.\u00a0 If they aren\u2019t working hard from the start to gain your trust, you\u2019ll never feel comfortable in their hands during the whole project.\u00a0 Find someone that makes you feel in capable hands.<\/p>\n

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Trying to find the right pro for the job can be challenging, but keep these suggestions in mind to make it smoother and easier.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Home improvements can be giant undertakings if you aren\u2019t prepared and ask for the right help.\u00a0 Sometimes finding the right person for the job is the first major step you need to take to get your project off on the right foot.\u00a0 Keep these things in mind when looking for and working with a professional… Finding the Right Professional for the Job<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1232,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1230","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/homesweethomeowner.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1230","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/homesweethomeowner.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/homesweethomeowner.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/homesweethomeowner.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/homesweethomeowner.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1230"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/homesweethomeowner.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1230\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1234,"href":"https:\/\/homesweethomeowner.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1230\/revisions\/1234"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/homesweethomeowner.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1232"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/homesweethomeowner.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1230"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/homesweethomeowner.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1230"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/homesweethomeowner.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1230"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}