Oct 26, 2021 / Homeowners
5 Professionals Every Homeowner Should Know
No matter if you’re already are a homeowner or have ambitions to be one soon, having a reliable contact list of knowledgeable home service and real estate professionals on hand at all times is something everyone needs.
Whether you’ve just discovered a leak in your bathroom, a crack in your foundation, or that you want to learn more about refinancing your home, knowing who to call — as well as when to call them — offers homeowners the peace of mind they deserve.
Although you might not know just how much they’ll come in handy down the line yet, trust us when we say it’s better to have a comprehensive list of contacts ready for when you need them rather than scrambling to find someone at the last minute.
That being said, here’s our list of the five professionals every homeowner should know — or at least know how to contact.
1. A Stellar Mortgage Specialist
When attempting to buy a home, sometimes having a great mortgage specialist can be more useful than a great mortgage. Connecting with an experienced and talented mortgage professional can make all the difference in a house hunt, especially when they genuinely want to help you find a home.
Even if you already are a homeowner, cultivating a strong professional relationship with a mortgage specialist can pay huge dividends if you ever decide to enter the market again. First of all, they’ll know exactly how you can leverage your current assets (like your home) in order to build capital and get a leg up when applying for your next mortgage.
The tricky part is knowing where to find a stellar mortgage specialist. Our advice is to interview several and see which is most willing to help you achieve your homeownership goals. Go to banks, private lenders, and even ask your friends, family, and local real estate professionals for recommendations on who to speak to.
At the end of the day, go with your gut — if you want to build a long, meaningful relationship with your mortgage specialist, that’s most likely to happen with someone you genuinely connect with right off the bat.
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2. A Resourceful Real Estate Lawyer
Similar to a great mortgage specialist, retaining the services of a resourceful real estate lawyer can save you more than just money when attempting to purchase a home. You can think of the duty of a real estate lawyer to manage and oversee every detail of your real estate transaction, from the terms and conditions in your Agreement Of Purchase and Sale to the transfer of Land Title.
It takes a lot of boring paperwork to process when buying a home, and it’s a real estate lawyer’s job to read through it all and inform you if there’s ever an issue or an inaccuracy in the fine print. They’re there to represent your best interests throughout a transaction and guide you through the process with as much confidence as possible.
That’s why it’s invaluable to have as good of a real estate lawyer on your team as you can afford, and why it’s vitally important to cultivate a strong relationship with them early on. Consider your real estate lawyer like your safety blanket — if anything starts to look questionable during your next home purchase, they’ll be there to cover your backside and jump into action on your behalf.
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3. A Helpful Handyperson
Next up on the list of important professionals to know is a helpful handyperson. If you’re reading this and thinking “I’m already quite handy around the house, I don’t need to know a pro,” then you probably are pretty capable of handling minor home improvement jobs. However, we still recommend you keep a reliable pro’s contact information on hand.
Even the most experienced, well-trained handymen and women will tell you they’re always learning on the job, and that there’s always a new skill or piece of knowledge to pick up. So when it comes to fixing a problem in your own home, you don’t want to find yourself in a position where you’re not quite comfortable or capable of taking on the task.
Plus, some jobs require more than one person to fix, so why not foster a professional relationship with someone you can trust to oversee a minor improvement job now instead of waiting until it’s too late?
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4. A Cunning Contractor
In the same vein as our last point, it’s also essential for homeowners to make acquaintances with a talented home contractor too. These are the types of professionals you call on for when you need to make a major home improvement or want to set out on a larger renovation or remodelling project.
For these types of jobs, you’ll most certainly need at least one more helping hand, if not a trustworthy team of construction professionals. However, when taking on larger jobs like these, it’s vital that you as the homeowner can trust that the project’s progress and budget allocation are being managed efficiently.
While not every contractor is out there to take advantage of a homeowner and run up their bill, it’s unfortunately not that uncommon of an occurrence in the real estate industry. If you can find a contractor that earns your trust and makes you feel comfortable tackling larger projects around the house — especially if you can’t always be around to monitor them — then you’ll have done better than most homeowners by default.
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5. An Astute Agent
As always when it comes to anything to do with real estate and homeownership, it’s extremely valuable to know an astute agent. Not only will you work more closely with your real estate agent than any other person whilst navigating through the home purchase process, but they’ll also be able to connect you with any number of home service and industry-related professionals too.
It’s the duty of all great full-service real estate agents to help their clients in any way they need, whether that’s helping them find a trustworthy real estate lawyer, mortgage specialist, home service professional, or anything else.
Developing a personal and productive relationship with your Realtor® is also extremely beneficial to you as a homeowner (or future homeowner) too. Regardless of where you are in your homeownership lifespan, it’ll most likely be down to your real estate representative to help you locate and purchase the perfect home for you and your lifestyle.
That’s why it’s always advisable to foster a relationship with them so that your mutual understanding becomes second nature and your future house hunts become as close to effortless as possible.
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