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Rainmaker
901,493
Carla Freund
Keller Williams Preferred Realty - Raleigh, NC
NC Real Estate Transition & Relocation 919-602-848

Most items are too small for a licensed contractor. It is common to use someone with a specific trade - electrician, plumber, roofer, etc. We use handymen for a lot of the punch list items.

Oct 20, 2019 07:10 AM
Rainmaker
5,104,931
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

It has nothing to do with state requirements... NC contracts call for repairs to be done in a workmanlike manner. And who does repairs depends on the nature of the repairs. Some even a home owner can do (like replace a burnt-out light bulb).

Oct 20, 2019 06:55 AM
Rainmaker
1,052,186
Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

Our AZ RPC calls for repairs to be done 'in workmanlike manner'. So seller can make repairs themself if it is done properly and Buyer accepts it.


FOR FLIPS . . . Statute requires that any repairs made to put a home on the market exceeding $1000 be performed by a licensed contractor.

Oct 20, 2019 06:54 AM
Rainmaker
4,882,355
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

Our contract addresses repairs as follows: "Unless otherwise agreed i nwriting (i) Seller shall complete all agtreed repairs and treatments prior to the Closing Date: and (ii) all required permits must be obtained; and repairs and treatments mst be performed by persons who are licensed to provide such reparis or treatments or, if no license is required by law, are commercially engaged in the trade of poroviding such repairs and treatments".

Oct 20, 2019 06:52 AM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

always a person licensed in that particular trade.... and a bill on letterhead....and a paid receipt.

Oct 20, 2019 06:24 AM
Rainmaker
1,196,758
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

I always suggest the use of licensed contractors

Oct 20, 2019 06:22 AM
Rainmaker
911,228
Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

Both, since most handy persons in this area are licensed.

Oct 20, 2019 07:07 AM
Rainmaker
469,510
Dan & Laurie Pittsenbarger Team
Keller Williams Western Realty - Bellingham, WA
Lakeside & Coastal Single Family Homes

I typically have attention on "is the job done correctly" more than who did the job. However we have the workman like manner language and the lic & bonded language in our inspection addendum.

Oct 20, 2019 07:15 AM
Rainmaker
5,216,370
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

I have used both depending upon the scope of the work!

Oct 20, 2019 09:39 AM
Rainmaker
4,571,967
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

There is a way to complete every task...  Our state purchase agreement sets a guideline...

Oct 20, 2019 08:10 AM
Ambassador
2,061,632
Alan May
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty - Evanston, IL
Home is where the hearth is.

There are no Illinois requirements that I'm aware of. It's more about what the buyer has specified in their inspection repair requests.

If they've said that the GFCI's need to be installed by a licensed and bonded electrician, (and we've agreed to that), then we can't hire some handyman to do it.

Oct 20, 2019 07:25 AM
Ambassador
3,345,026
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

I echo what Nina Hollander said.  If I am doing the hiring I hire only licensed contractors.  I check the license status and insurance status. 

Oct 20, 2019 11:34 AM
Rainmaker
1,502,998
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Anyone can do it.  From a licensed contractor to the home owner or bubba and his roll of duct tape.

Oct 20, 2019 10:55 AM
Rainmaker
1,311,397
John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

It depends on the type and amount of work to be done.

Oct 20, 2019 10:53 AM
Rainmaker
1,844,271
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

ours doesn't say as Alan May mentioned but in our attorney state they put in there by a licsensed person. Many things are ridiculous & we just use a handyman who is less costly.

Oct 20, 2019 10:52 AM
Rainmaker
900,118
Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

It is up to the sellers to select a trade professional to do the work to code.

Oct 20, 2019 07:33 AM
Ambassador
1,026,893
Mimi Foster
Falcon Property Company - Colorado Springs, CO
Voted Colorado Springs Best Realtor

We have no legal requirements. When someone asks for a licensed electrician to change a light bulb, we counter in the Inspection Resolution. 

Oct 20, 2019 12:32 PM
Ambassador
3,164,119
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Depends upon the scope of the work.  If need be we ask in the request for a licensed electrician or plumber, but for example last week a dryer vent had come lose, we don't care who reconnects it.... if the homeowner wants to do it himself that's fine or a handyman.  

Oct 20, 2019 12:26 PM
Rainmaker
1,712,676
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

When required.

Oct 20, 2019 12:16 PM
Rainmaker
1,555,968
Gary Frimann, CRS, GRI, SRES
Eagle Ridge Realty / Signature Homes & Estates - Gilroy, CA
REALTOR and Broker

Small stuff, handyman.  Larger, more expensive stuff, contractor.  

Oct 20, 2019 10:43 AM
Rainmaker
637,434
Hella M. Rothwell, Broker/Realtor®
Carmel by the Sea, CA
Rothwell Realty Inc. CA#01968433 Carmel-by-the-Sea

I insist on licensed contractors for plumbing, electrical or anything that needs a permit. In quite a few cases especially after a pest inspection, that company will give a quote and be able to fix items. And here, they are licensed to do that.

Oct 20, 2019 01:45 PM
Ambassador
5,229,939
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

As long as it's done in a workmanlike manner and, following repairs, performing the function for which it is intended, it can be done by a 5th grader! 

It's the option of the buyer, to re-inspect all repaired items and my recommendation to do so.

Oct 20, 2019 01:15 PM
Rainmaker
2,781,133
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

A good handyman and a good licensed contractor are both the same

Oct 20, 2019 12:00 PM
Rainmaker
1,239,801
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

Lat 14 year it has been AS IS sale. 

I tried to fix the easy ones. I disclose the others with a recommended contractor name.

Oct 20, 2019 11:33 AM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

In Tampa Florida the status of HANDYMAN has become a criminal offense. The SHERIFF runs sting operation to put the HANDYMAN in jail.

If one is on a limited budget, the only option is a contractor for those living in Tampa.

On my side of Tampa Bay, it is understood a contractor is not needed to fix wood rot or replace the lift on a sash, reverse outlet polarity or even install a GCFI.  Based on the stress the seller is currently experiencing, often I choose to make the issue disappear in a professional manner with appropriate craftsmanship.

In one instance I fixed the inspector identified problem by pressing my toe against the plug to seat it in the receptacle. Would you hire a contractor to correct a 'the problem' of an inspector searching for relevance?

Oct 21, 2019 05:38 AM
Rainmaker
3,626,530
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

It all depends on the issue

Oct 21, 2019 03:03 AM
Ambassador
6,392,929
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Generally, always a decision made by the seller.

Oct 20, 2019 09:47 PM
Rainmaker
629,608
Tom Bailey
Margaret Rudd & Associates Inc. - Oak Island, NC

It depends on what the issue is! Some problems require a licensed contractor, some do not 

Oct 20, 2019 07:34 PM
Ambassador
3,854,786
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

 

If we recommend...the contractor must be licensed and we are responsible for checking the status each year.

Oct 20, 2019 07:14 PM
Rainmaker
536,943
Rose Mary Justice
Synergy Realty Pros - Dandridge, TN
Synergy Realty Pros

Workmanlike manner, but it stands to reason if it is a specialty such as hvac then the person should be qualified to do the work. Most buyers will specify this on the proposal.

Oct 20, 2019 06:40 PM
Rainmaker
2,390,407
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Both Peter Mohylsky it depends on the job.

Oct 20, 2019 06:30 PM
Ambassador
5,048,758
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Depends on who is doing the hiring, what the issue is, and what the contract says.

Oct 20, 2019 05:51 PM
Rainmaker
1,598,452
Valeria Mola
SIB Realty - Miami, Sunny Isles Beach - Sunny Isles Beach, FL
305-607-0709 SIB Realty Condos for Sale and Rent

No, Peter, never happened. I wish I could help.

Oct 20, 2019 03:14 PM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Peter,

Yes licensed...it is worth the peace of mind.  A

Oct 20, 2019 02:43 PM
Rainmaker
758,035
Peter Testa
Nationwide Homes - Danbury, CT
PETER TESTA

Licensed contractor. Would be hard to get a receipt from a day laborer.

Oct 20, 2019 01:18 PM
Rainmaker
711,752
Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

In Oregon, handymen need to be licensed for limited construction work.  Our purchase agreements note that "licensed contractors" need to be utilized for repairs.  

Oct 21, 2019 07:19 AM
Rainer
231,948
Eva B. Liland Century 21 Doug Anderson
Century 21 Doug Anderson - Lancaster, CA
Glad to be of Service 661-714-1643

It depends what work needs to be performed. If the RR is asking for a licensed contractor, our RRR might say "be performed to the buyers satisfaction by a skilled handyman".

Oct 21, 2019 07:02 AM
Rainmaker
5,868,472
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

It depends on how the inspection objection is written, whether they are requiring a licensed contractor, plumber, electrician, etc.  Some homeowners are capable, and just make a phone call.

Oct 28, 2019 03:09 PM
Rainmaker
4,935,567
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

It depends on how you write up the inspection resolution.

Oct 24, 2019 09:52 AM
Ambassador
3,587,835
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

That depends on the repair. Electrical, AC, etc we use contractors but for simple other stuff we've got the best handyman in town.

Oct 21, 2019 11:40 AM
Rainmaker
1,725,996
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

We leave that decision up to our client

Oct 21, 2019 07:27 AM