Contract Review Service Lays Groundwork for Satisfying Remodeling Jobs; New Option from ImproveNet Helps Put Contractors, Homeowners On Same Page.REDWOOD CITY Redwood City, city (1990 pop. 66,072), seat of San Mateo co., W Calif., on San Francisco Bay; inc. 1868. Manufactures include commmunications, electrical, electronic, and medical equipment. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 2, 1999-- In remodeling remodeling /re·mod·el·ing/ (re-mod´el-ing) reorganization or renovation of an old structure. bone remodeling , as in marriage, many problems can be avoided through better communication. In fact, consumer groups have found that, when a contractor and homeowner lock horns, it's it's 1. Contraction of it is. 2. Contraction of it has. See Usage Note at its. it's it is or it has it's be ~have more often because of miscommunication mis·com·mu·ni·ca·tion n. 1. Lack of clear or adequate communication. 2. An unclear or inadequate communication. than incompetence in·com·pe·tence or in·com·pe·ten·cy n. 1. The quality of being incompetent or incapable of performing a function, as the failure of the cardiac valves to close properly. 2. or fraud. But homeowners can head off potential problems by taking advantage of ImproveNet's Contract Review service, which ensures that all the expectations of both parties are clearly spelled out before both are locked into a vague document that engenders unrealistic expectations. Before signing on the dotted line, homeowners submit their proposed contracts to ImproveNet, which passes the documents to a contract reviewer re·view·er n. One who reviews, especially one who writes critical reviews, as for a newspaper or magazine. reviewer Noun a person who writes reviews of books, films, etc. Noun 1. from Smart Consumer Services Consumer Services refers to the formulation, deformulation, technical consulting and testing of most consumer products, such as food, herbs, beverages, vitamins, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, hair products, household cleaners, [paints, plastics, metals, waxes, coatings, minerals, . The reviewer creates an "Advocacy Review," a section-by-section written report and commentary on the contract, noting any missing or incomplete portions and suggesting additions that would help clarify expectations by both parties. Smart Consumer Services is endorsed, licensed and promoted by the United Homeowners Association in Washington, D.C. The service costs $49, and most reviews are completed within five days. Homeowners can submit a request on a secure site at www.ImproveNet.com, and they can fax the contract to 650/701-8200 or mail both contract and payment to: Contract Review, ImproveNet; 720 Bay Road, Suite 200; Redwood City, CA 94063. About ImproveNet ImproveNet, Inc. is America's largest independent service helping homeowners manage home improvement projects and find reliable remodeling professionals. ImproveNet's exclusive matching service taps the nation's most comprehensive database of pre-screened contractors, architects, and designers. Its website presents an extensive gallery of design ideas, information on thousands of products, and advice from experts about home improvement. ImproveNet is based in Redwood City, Calif., and can be reached at 888/544-8963 or www.ImproveNet.com. |
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