I always refer a few people and if there is one I know well I will let them know my experience with that service individual. It is also prudent to get at least 2 quotes and let the client do their due diligence.
In all honesty I have a list of inspectors and contractors. I usually will go on google and look up names and look at their reviews.
Business from Bakersfield, CA
Answered on Aug 1st, 2018
Fortunately I have been in the Property Management field since the 1980's, so when I became a Realtor picking vendors of any kind was a no brainer. If I haven't used the company in the past I like to use them on a few small jobs before giving them larger jobs. I require before and after pics of all repairs , then I go to inspect the job with the contractor. Once they have completed a few small jobs without any recalls, I then move them up to larger ones and so on. Once I have developed a good relationship with them, then I will refer them to others.
It's funny you should ask! I have a list of contractors I recommend, based on past performance and other's advice. I stick with the ones that clients like. I don't have a roofer though! Also, my BNI group in Webster is looking for a roofer to join. Really great group of professionals, I get a good number of referrals. Most in the group are very good about referring each other. Let me know if you'd ever like to come as my visitor and simply observe? We are a pretty informal group.
Mark Ryan / Empire Realty Group / xxx-xxx-xxxx / [email address]
Once I have a good contractor, I would like to keep the same contractor for any related job Either buying or selling, it is always help to have a list of good contractor To find a new one usually I will read all the reviews and ask the person giving the review
Business from Town N Country, FL
Answered on Apr 18th, 2018
Answers abound here. Let me add a little something else. Most real estate agents do not do very many transactions a year. few of them involve new roofs. I do property management as well as helping buyers and sellers. I don't even replace a roof a year. This may not be a real productive area for you to prospect.
I refer to vendors with which I have had experience. I look after my clients' best interests as far as reliability, performance and price. I am open to receiving your information to consider as a potential roofing provider.
I have written some important information about roofing work on my web site, which is unbiased info, given that I do not sell roofing work, working as a Gutter Contractor for the last 25 years: http://dmr-gutters.com/rf/roof...
For a start you can ask them if they use only aluminum or copper flashing. No steel, which will rust out in less time than the lowest life roof shingle! This will be very telling of their commitment to quality. If they do not know this off the top of their head that is highly suspect, but if they really are that dim you can ask them to test it with a magnet. Only steel or low grade stainless steel will attract a magnet. Aluminum flashing does not actually cost more and cannot rust. Think of how long they have been making sturdy aluminum ladders with no protective paint coating needed. So don't fall for the lie that aluminum is not sturdy enough to use. It is just hard for them to get, since all the Roofing Suppliers will not stock aluminum flashing parts for the single reason: if they can compel all Roofers to use only steel flashing they will then never have to pay-out on a warranty claim.
Also, ask them about reflashing around chimneys and dormers, which is the most neglected area of any roofing work. Ask to see close up photos of their work in those areas. Such as shown here: http://copper-by-design.com/rf...
Another very important detail that will void the warranty of the roof shingles is if they use a staple gun. They should only be using a coil nailer with stainless steel roofing nails. Sure those will cost them 5X more, but in the whole roofing contract cost this is less than a 5% increase to the end user.
Agents may already have someone they like and is dependable. However, we all like backup names for referrals. If our favorite contractor is that good, they get busy too!
Go in to the real estate offices personally, after calling and at least leave your card and a note saying that you would like to work with the agents. Leave your info for each agent or who you want to work with. You can also ask the Qualifying Broker to hand out your info at their next office meeting.
I like people who hustle like I do, and like to refer the same.
There are a few ways that we pick contractors. We have social media pages that are specific groups that contribute information as to who they use and don’t use for that matter. Also, with our local association, we have an affiliate group which is filled with Contractors, plumbers, roofers, florists, gift givers, and we tend to build relationships that way.
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I always refer a few people and if there is one I know well I will let them know my experience with that service individual. It is also prudent to get at least 2 quotes and let the client do their due diligence.
In all honesty I have a list of inspectors and contractors. I usually will go on google and look up names and look at their reviews.
Fortunately I have been in the Property Management field since the 1980's, so when I became a Realtor picking vendors of any kind was a no brainer. If I haven't used the company in the past I like to use them on a few small jobs before giving them larger jobs. I require before and after pics of all repairs , then I go to inspect the job with the contractor. Once they have completed a few small jobs without any recalls, I then move them up to larger ones and so on. Once I have developed a good relationship with them, then I will refer them to others.
Kat
It's funny you should ask! I have a list of contractors I recommend, based on past performance and other's advice. I stick with the ones that clients like. I don't have a roofer though! Also, my BNI group in Webster is looking for a roofer to join. Really great group of professionals, I get a good number of referrals. Most in the group are very good about referring each other. Let me know if you'd ever like to come as my visitor and simply observe? We are a pretty informal group.
Mark Ryan / Empire Realty Group / xxx-xxx-xxxx / [email address]
Once I have a good contractor, I would like to keep the same contractor for any related job
Either buying or selling, it is always help to have a list of good contractor
To find a new one usually I will read all the reviews and ask the person giving the review
Answers abound here. Let me add a little something else. Most real estate agents do not do very many transactions a year. few of them involve new roofs. I do property management as well as helping buyers and sellers. I don't even replace a roof a year. This may not be a real productive area for you to prospect.
I refer to vendors with which I have had experience. I look after my clients' best interests as far as reliability, performance and price. I am open to receiving your information to consider as a potential roofing provider.
I have written some important information about roofing work on my web site, which is unbiased info, given that I do not sell roofing work, working as a Gutter Contractor for the last 25 years:
http://dmr-gutters.com/rf/roof...
For a start you can ask them if they use only aluminum or copper flashing. No steel, which will rust out in less time than the lowest life roof shingle! This will be very telling of their commitment to quality. If they do not know this off the top of their head that is highly suspect, but if they really are that dim you can ask them to test it with a magnet. Only steel or low grade stainless steel will attract a magnet. Aluminum flashing does not actually cost more and cannot rust. Think of how long they have been making sturdy aluminum ladders with no protective paint coating needed. So don't fall for the lie that aluminum is not sturdy enough to use. It is just hard for them to get, since all the Roofing Suppliers will not stock aluminum flashing parts for the single reason: if they can compel all Roofers to use only steel flashing they will then never have to pay-out on a warranty claim.
Also, ask them about reflashing around chimneys and dormers, which is the most neglected area of any roofing work. Ask to see close up photos of their work in those areas. Such as shown here:
http://copper-by-design.com/rf...
Another very important detail that will void the warranty of the roof shingles is if they use a staple gun. They should only be using a coil nailer with stainless steel roofing nails. Sure those will cost them 5X more, but in the whole roofing contract cost this is less than a 5% increase to the end user.
“Do the Hustle”
Agents may already have someone they like and is dependable. However, we all like backup names for referrals. If our favorite contractor is that good, they get busy too!
Go in to the real estate offices personally, after calling and at least leave your card and a note saying that you would like to work with the agents. Leave your info for each agent or who you want to work with. You can also ask the Qualifying Broker to hand out your info at their next office meeting.
I like people who hustle like I do, and like to refer the same.
There are a few ways that we pick contractors. We have social media pages that are specific groups that contribute information as to who they use and don’t use for that matter. Also, with our local association, we have an affiliate group which is filled with Contractors, plumbers, roofers, florists, gift givers, and we tend to build relationships that way.