What are the questions I should ask?
If you reside in Sydney then it’s highly likely that there will come a time when you will need various services around the home or for personal or business needs.
It could be local Sydney tradies like builders or plumbers or other professional services like accountants, real estate services or financial services.
The challenge for most of us is knowing exactly who to engage from the thousands of options out there.
Not getting it right can leave you simply disappointed with the results and the experience.
So how do you engage with the right Sydney service provider? It all comes down to good screening and asking the right questions.
Questions to ask Sydney tradies
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How long have you been in the business?
The years that a tradie is in business tells a lot. Obviously the longer the better and more experienced they usually are.
Check they have a good reputation in your local Sydney community.
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Can I see a copy of your insurances?
Public liability insurance is an absolute must for your protection when any tradie is working on your property.
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Do you have references I can contact?
Nothing beats the credibility associated with a good solid reference.
A great tradie is always happy to share existing customer contact details. Ideally it should be someone they have been doing work with for many years.
Questions to ask Sydney finance and professional service providers
If you are planning on buying, selling or investing in Sydney property then you need professionals like mortgage brokers, conveyancers, real estate agents and even lawyers to name a few.
Ask these questions to land the right candidate:
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What are your professional qualifications?
Most property and finance specialists need a license to operate. Find out where they did their training and what sort of companies they have worked for in the past.
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How can you help me?
Take the time to understand what their specialties are and if they specifically focus on the type of services you need.
You need to feel comfortable they have a track record in helping other clients like yourself.
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How long have you been servicing the local area?
This is particularly relevant for real estate services where the success of services can be highly dependent on knowing a particular area of Sydney.
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