SAVANNAH, GA, May 29, 2014—With the blooming of
spring flora and reemergence of fauna comes an increase of a different
kind of outdoor activity – construction. As more homeowners begin to
prep for their spring renovation projects, Connie Ray, President/Owner of Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners takes us through several big things to keep in mind as your construction kick-off day nears.
“After you've done your due diligence of shopping around for contractors, checking up on references, and picking out your project start date, there are still several things you can do to streamline your home improvement project,” notes Ray.
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“After you've done your due diligence of shopping around for contractors, checking up on references, and picking out your project start date, there are still several things you can do to streamline your home improvement project,” notes Ray.
Do your research and plan accordingly. Many
construction issues are things you just can’t plan for, like inclement
weather on the day your new roof is supposed to go up. However, fully
understanding the ins and outs of your construction process, how long it
should take, and what the steps are to achieve completion, can help you
stay on time--and on budget. Talk to people who have had similar
projects done, make full use of Google and call several contractors for
price and time quotes.
Enlist a designer. “While you may think hiring a
designer is overkill, professionals can premeditate issues you may not
be privy to, and issues that contractors simply aren't trained to look
for,” explains Ray. If your budget simply won't allow for the
help of an architect, ask around your social circle to see if anyone
knows a design-minded friend or acquaintance. Most people are happy to
lend their expertise in exchange for a cup of coffee or a glass of wine.
Check up on your communication. You may think your construction team knows your expected outcome, but you would be surprised to learn how many homeowners fail to clearly communicate with their architect, contractor and construction team. Be sure you see several full plans and mock-ups of the finished project before construction begins.
Check up on your communication. You may think your construction team knows your expected outcome, but you would be surprised to learn how many homeowners fail to clearly communicate with their architect, contractor and construction team. Be sure you see several full plans and mock-ups of the finished project before construction begins.
Add a buffer to your budget. “Even the most
well-planned construction projects can go awry. Whether your workers
need to spend another day building or you find out source material
prices rose suddenly, adding a monetary buffer to your budget will be
helpful and ease stress should you need to shell out a few more dollars.
“Setting your budget with a 10 percent flexibility ratio is ideal,”
recommends Ray.
For more home improvement advice, please contact Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners at Connie.F.Ray@mycbpp.com, 912-352-1222, or Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners.
Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners, established in 1995, is a full-service real estate firm with more than 100 sales agents strategically dispersed among its office locations spanning from Beaufort, South Carolina, through the greater Savannah area to St. Simons Island, Georgia. The company was founded by Connie Farmer Ray, president and CEO of Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners. In addition to listing and selling residential real estate, Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners’ other divisions include commercial real estate, property management, relocation services, a real estate school, mortgage lending, and a publishing/media division. The company’s corporate offices are located at 6349 Abercorn St., Savannah, Georgia. For more information visit their Web site at www.MyCbpp.com or call 800.505.8111.
Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners, established in 1995, is a full-service real estate firm with more than 100 sales agents strategically dispersed among its office locations spanning from Beaufort, South Carolina, through the greater Savannah area to St. Simons Island, Georgia. The company was founded by Connie Farmer Ray, president and CEO of Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners. In addition to listing and selling residential real estate, Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners’ other divisions include commercial real estate, property management, relocation services, a real estate school, mortgage lending, and a publishing/media division. The company’s corporate offices are located at 6349 Abercorn St., Savannah, Georgia. For more information visit their Web site at www.MyCbpp.com or call 800.505.8111.
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