Sitting in front of you are several proposals from contractors. This is a defining moment. They may be all close in price or they may be all over the place. Now, you need to go through them line by line. What are the differences? Why are the numbers so far off? Making a comparison chart is helpful. Break down each one and compare side by side. Not taking the time to do this will come back to bite you.
If you have met with a few builders, you can become confused as to which one said what. Besides helping to clarify the differences, going through these estimates will help you down the road. I have seen many times, a buyer get confused with what they were getting with the pool. They thought they were getting something from me that I didn't even offer. Reason was, they had seen so many potential contractors that they forgot who offered what. This can also be problematic during construction. Imagine you were thinking that the pool you bought was getting two lights (as one company told you they offer on all of their pools-BUT, you signed up with a different company), you look out and only see one light. Of course, you freak, calling the company to see what the heck happens. They explain to you that your contract only calls for one light. You think you were lied to or the salesman pulled a fast one. The reality is, it is a common and easy mistake to make. A side by side comparison chart will help eliminate this from happening.
to be continued...
05 March 2009
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For example, you sign with a builder that was cheaper. Later you realize that the heater you thought you were getting is not the one you are getting. In order to get the one you want, the extra money is now going to put his pool back at the price of the others. This can be because you were overloaded with information from the sales process and got confused as to which one is including what. Also, why you need to completely read the contract.
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