10 STEPSTO PREPARE

FOR A REMODEL

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10 STEPSTO PREPAREFOR A REMODEL What can a homeowner do to

prepare for a remodel? NARI

provides a top 10 list of steps

homeowners should take before

breaking ground on their next

remodel.

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Taking �me to research projects on the Internet will provide a good sense of

what is involved such as price, scope of work, return on investment and new

product/material op�ons. Also, research property values in your neighborhood

to make sure your project is in line with other homes in the area.

1RESEARCHYOUR PROJECT

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2PLAN PROJECT AROUNDTHE LONG-TERM How long do you plan to stay in your home? How might your family structure

change over �me? Life can change quickly – these ques�ons should be

answered early on to ensure your project will fit your lifestyle long a�er it's

complete.

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SET YOURBUDGET 3Deciding on a realis�c budget and arranging finances to support your project

are essen�al. This number needs to include everything – the project, products,

con�ngencies, etc. Don't be afraid to share this with your remodeler;

professionals are respec�ul of a client's budget and will create a plan around it,

not over it.

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USE ADVANCED SEARCHFOR PROFESSIONALS 4The online world makes it easy to gather informa�on about strangers. Ask

friends, family and neighbors for referrals and then spend �me researching

that person online. Professional remodelers take their reputa�on seriously and

hold creden�als beyond licensing, such as cer�fica�ons, memberships in trade

associa�ons and addi�onal training. Look for examples of press coverage or

involvement in industry presenta�ons or events. Check online reviews and

social media to see how they interact with past clients and peers.

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ASK THE RIGHTQUESTIONS 5Time and cost are important, but ge�ng the right informa�on requires the

right ques�ons. Ask your professional remodeler about their special�es or past

work. Ask about how the remodeling process will work with them.

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VERIFY YOURREMODELER 6Ask your professional for references and verify that they are licensed and

insured – a true professional considers that as a posi�ve sign to working with

a homeowner.

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REVIEW CONTRACTSWORD-BY-WORD 7A remodeling contract protects you and your remodeler. Homeowners should

review this carefully. Professional remodelers have done this before, and

know what should go in a contract.

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KEEP DESIGNIN MIND 8Your design guides the en�re project. Think about what you dislike about your

current space and the intended use of the new space. Make sure you can

ar�culate specifically what you like about that design when talking to your

designer. Professionals don't recreate a photo – they incorporate accessibility,

func�onality, ease of modifica�on, style and value into your design.

MAKE YOURSELECTIONS 9Deciding on products and materials is a larger process than most imagine.

With so many op�ons to choose from, product selec�ons are one of the

primary reasons for project �melines to get extended. Base decisions on

quality, func�on, price, style and availability. Include selec�ons in the contract

to lock down pricing and keep your budget intact.

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CREATE ACOMMUNICATION PLAN 10A common downfall in remodeling is lack of communica�on between

homeowners and remodelers. Your remodeler should lay out a communica�on

plan at the beginning of the project. If not, ask them to do so. This plan should

clarify roles of everyone involved, communica�on methods, availability, and

frequency of communica�on that is expected.

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