80% of Success is Showing Up -Woody Allen

 

The stereotype for contractors is that they don't show up, do what they say, finish the job, charge what they estimate, or simply call back. Certainly I've experienced this stereotype more than I'd like to remember. As a successful real estate agent, it's critically important to me to have a pool of contractors to not only follow Woody Allen's 80% model, but to give me the other 20% for a fair price, (Notice I didn't say "cheap price." Cheap seldom puts you ahead of the game), complete the job in a timely manner, clean up behind, present an invoice that reflects the original estimate, etc.

 

I wrote recently about a client who had a water in basement emergency and was out of state for the foreseeable future. I had reached out to A J Shea Construction for emergency services (most connote A J Shea with just building but they're much more. Read "Water in your Basement Blog") to remediate the water and propose a plan for the homeowner to return whole. 

 

Ed Epright of Riverside Electric

 

Joseph reached out to another Riverside BNI member Ed Epright of Riverside Electric (no, we didn't name our chapter fate Ed's biz so he must be honored in a way.;) and both Joseph and Ed met me at the house on a sunny and beautiful Saturday morning. Joseph had already cleared the water and dried a great deal of it out and installed a temporary installation to maintain a dry basement while permanent repairs were underway. 

 

Ed Epright & Joseph Shea discussing next steps to take

 

Ed quoted assessed the electrical work to quote it accurately for my client as the flood impacted and compromised many electrical components on equipment and we discovered some safety items that needed attention at the same time. 

 

Lucky for me I could turn to Bob Nason of Dutch Oil in East Haddam, now offering complete propane services too, who quickly scheduled me late Friday evening for an early Monday AM appointment. As I expected Bob called to let me know that his guy was on the way. The burner and controls had been completely submerged so I can count on an honest assessment and quick and fair remedy. Bob is a Riverside BNI member as well. 

 

Bob Nason of Dutch Oil (He's all over whatever you need done...and with that smile.)

 

I'll let you know how it all turns out in another post real soon. You can count on it! I'll close by saying that I've never been associated in one place with so many top business men and women in such a variety of fields. I feel there isn't any problem I couldn't find a solution too for a seller or buyer of mine with a pool of talent like Riverside BNI has in it's membership.