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Many people are going to use their tax rebate for travel or for a well deserved vacation. We decided to provide a few links that can help you on your way. While on your way to your destination stop by a local real estate company or pick up a local newspaper to compare their market to your home market. It can be fun and the difference in markets can be surprising.

Good luck and have fun!

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The Listing Tycoon 

Are you a Do-It-Yourselfer? Many of us take pride in the ability to handle a household task by ourselves. After all, that’s one of the perks of home ownership! But not all home improvement projects are created equal and, eventually, there may come the time where you will need to hire a professional to do the work. Here are some questions to ask yourself when hiring a professional:

Do you know how to do the work? This may seem like a silly question, but many people think they can do something just by reading a book on the subject. Be realistic with your skills and knowledge and consider the end results. If you lay concrete for a new sidewalk, will it look as professional as you would like? Do you know enough about the chemical composition of concrete to end up with a sidewalk that will last?

Would you make the situation better or worse? If you get into a project and find out you’re not as savvy as you thought you were, not only will you pay a professional to fix the initial problem, but you may have to pay him/her more to fix your mess. Plus, you don’t want to risk bringing harm to yourself or anyone around you. Both electrical and plumbing projects are ones you should typically leave for the professionals.

Do you have the time? Your spare time is valuable. While you may be able to handle painting the house or installing new carpet, it may also be more valuable to hire someone else to do it and you can spend your evenings and weekends relaxing instead of working on the house.

While many homeowners like to take on DIY projects, some people simply fear hiring a professional. That’s understandable considering home improvement contractor complaints were the source of the most consumer complaints last year, according to the National Association of Consumer Agency Administrators.

But there are ways to screen for qualified help. In addition, there are online services, such as ServiceMagic.com or your local Better Business Bureau that can connect you with prescreened, licensed and insured contractors in your area.

The Listing Tycoon