Dealing with Contractors

My husband and I are rehabbing a nice little garden home that backs up to half-million and up homes, in Lakewood subdivision in Austin, TX.  Built in the early 80's, this 1700 sq foot garden home is in bad need of updating.  That neighborhood deserves a nice update.

We interviewed 3 contractors and my experience with them was similar to those that my business partner and I had in California when WE interviewed 3 contractors.

• One had us talked into doing more than we had wanted
• The other was pretty young (OK, call me age biased, but clearly this guy didn't understand simple issues like what investments will result in a cash return for us.)
• The last one understood just what we needed, knew what needed to be done, and open to creative ideas.

The one theme that carried throughout was that this rehab won't be cheap.  But the investment will return in a good sales price - no doubt about it.

I'll keep you posted.