Don't Wait to Establish Your Team

Posted at 11:36 AM, May. 10, 2007

I say it over and over again, but somehow it doesn't absorb for most clients until the very last minute.  Decide on your team before you need to.  Too often, clients wait until the very last minute, and in this case an accepted contract, to decide who will represent them in the appropriate fields.  Attorneys, inspectors and even at times, lenders are left to the last minute when stress levels are at their highest.

Choosing your team players is a necessary part of the process and will ultimately factor into the success of your experience.  So that in itself lends to the arguement that it is not in a consumer's best interest to wait.  Soliciting friends, co-workers and family for referrals is a good place to start.  You can also look to the recommended professionals from your Realtor and don't be afraid to interview them.  You want to have those involved to be easy to talk to and assist you in making important decisions with your largest investment.  Ask questions and rely on your instinicts to guide you with picking the right match for you. 

I have had clients in the past note that overall their experience was great, but those particular individuals that they did not take the time to research and interview, lessen the positive.  I find this especially important with attorneys and lenders.  There are very competent professional service providers out there, but not all will work well with you by giving you what you need or answer your questions in a manner that you feel comfortable with.  So save yourself from a potentially, less than grand experience.  Take the time to seek out all the members of your team with care and diligence and it will ultimately pay off.