Beware The Buyer
Atlanta roof contractors can be described as one of the most knowledgeable group of individuals when it comes to the roofing industry. This is because, rarely does a roof suffer as much damage as the Atlanta roofs. Because of Atlanta’s harsh and extreme weather condition – hale storm, torrential rains, etc., roofs there need to be replaced or repaired on a regular basis.
Unfortunately, because of the lax in the State of Georgia’s licensing requirements for roofing contractors, a great number of inexperienced ones as well as fraudulent roofers regularly ply their trade along the streets of Atlanta.
So how do you protect yourself from these scrupulous individuals?
1. Make sure that you prepare a written contract before you start your roof work. Verbal contract is very easy to deny and, before you know it, your roof project might not turn out the way you wanted it to. Your contract should stipulate as much detail as possible about how you want the project to proceed as well as how much the agreed price would be.
2. Make sure that you only hire a contractor that has a lot of experience when it comes to roofing in Atlanta. However, don’t just rely on his words. Make sure that the roofer you are about to hire is able to show you documents or proof of his experience. A much better way would be to consider only roofers who have been referred by a satisfied neighbor.
3. Although it could be quite tempting to grab the first roofer that offers his services at a low price, be wary. Not all roofers who charge at a cut-throat price are reliable and experienced. Most often than not, these Atlanta roofing contractors do not have much knowledge in the pricing scheme as well as the costs of materials that’s why they are able to offer their services so low.
4. As much as possible, have an idea of what you want done on your roof. Explain this clearly to the roofer and ask him for his suggestion. That way, you are clear about what you want and you can also check whether the Atlanta roof contactor is a genuine one.
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By Judy A on May 20, 2010
I have a different take on the question than the other answers I have read here. In my opinion, the key words are in your details: FALSE report.
If you have had dealings with the breeder in question and have facts to prove your statements, you have no need to be concerned with libel or slander. Both require your statements to be false reports.
So, for instance, if you got a puppy or dog from a breeder and the animal was sick when you got it, your first responsibility is to get a vet to determine what the animal is sick with and how long it has been sick and whether the animal was incubating the disease when you got it.
Next, you should have contacted the breeder with the results from the vet. At that point it was the breeder's responsibility to make the situation right. If the breeder refused to talk to you about the sick (or by that time, dead) animal. Then, record your attempts to communicate with the breeder: phone call dates and times, certified letters sent and receipts documented. Keep all of that together in a file of some kind.
Now, with all of that documentation, you should be able to, freely, advertise your BUYER BEWARE ad wherever you want to. If the breeder suggests that you are slandering him/her, or that your ad is libelous, you have proof to the contrary that should stand up in court.
By uxobob on May 20, 2010
There is no one answer here. Banks, Mortgage Brokers and Credit Unions all want profit. You should look at the over all closing cost of the loan. Read the Truth In Lending and ask questions before signing. FHA loans all have extra fees to cover the guarantee and servicing by the government. A bank may charge lower closing costs than a Mortgage broker, but the Mortgage Broker will add a "point" to the back of the loan and tell you it is a Lender's fee, they might say "well that is what it costs us to get the loan for you." Basically, that is their commission. Get an apples to apples quote from at least 3 different lenders. Just look at the rate of interest, the terms (years) and the closing costs. Also, you have the right to choose your Title Agency in most states. You can save money here by calling a few yourself instead of letting the bank choose it for you. One other place to save in home insurance. If you house burns down, the land is still there. You don't need to insure the house for the value of the house and the land!!! Just insure enough to rebuild and cover your belongings.
By Blogger on May 20, 2010
Man I wish that it was my house getting the deck!
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By Wordpress on May 20, 2010
It did turn out great. Thank you sunrise
By Obama Hood - Spread the Wealth on May 20, 2010
This government is hell bent on controlling everything in our lives soon they will control free play radio, as there is even a bill to do that, next they will tell you how and when to make love to your spouse and tax that as well!
By Vash the Stampede on May 20, 2010
Have a mechanic that you trust check it out. Carfax will be able to tell you if its been in an accident. Test drive it and listen for odd noises. Check for signs that there are oil leaks or excessive emissions. The most expensive things to fix are engines and transmissions so look closest at them.
By oohhbother on May 21, 2010
Of course it should. More than one hundred years ago Railroad monopolies and the unfathomable wealth they accumulated allowed them to crash the financial markets by scheming to buy control of all wealth – and destroying other businesses in their wake.
Unfettered capitalism is as harmful to legitimate business as it is to the public.
This country has had laws and agencies to curb that kind of abuse for more than 100 years, since 1907 at least.
By Blue on May 21, 2010
If you are buying something from an individual, caveat emptor applies in full. You are responsible for knowing what you are buying, and it is up to you to determine if the item and the deal are good or not.
Say you are buying an Xbox 360. You meet the seller, he says it works, you give him money, and you go your separate ways. You get home, plug it in, and get the red rings of death. The seller is at fault for telling you it works, but you are also at fault for not checking it out yourself.
A purchase made from a merchant is not the same as the purchase from an individual, although you may have just as many problems.
By realestateinnewjersey on May 21, 2010
We are in a buyer's market for now. Foreclosures are up and will continue upward for at least another year. This is due to the large amount of speculation and creative financing. The creative financing people once thought was a great idea is now biting them in the behind. If you are a buyer, you are in the drivers seat. Look at the houses for sale and carefully analyze recent sales. If the properties are in danger of foreclosure (you can find out by checking with the county court house public records) or has been on the market a long time, you can get lucky by making a low ball offer.
Determine the fair value based on recent sales and offer 20% less to the homeowner that needs to get out. Now is the time for buyers to wheel and deal.
By Hoss on May 23, 2010
It's what the tobacco companies have been doing for years. "Yes, we sell a product that can KILL YOU but it's your choice to buy it!" Same with alcohol.
That doesn't make it right, of course. Have you read the book Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser? It's about this very subject and it's extremely enlightening. It came out way before "supersize me" (Which I still haven't seen.)
I'm extremely overweight and I don't blame Burger King. I make bad food choices. I don't eat A LOT of food, but I eat "bad" food. My palate is uneducated. "Good" food tastes awful to me because of a lifetime of eating fried and sugary things. I do partially blame my parents for not introducing me to better food as a child when my tastes were formed.