We are providing the attached list of contractors, painters, landscapers, service providers and other professionals for your convenience.  This list is compiled from those providers with whom I, and/or our agents, have had favorable experiences in the past or who have been favorably recommended to us.  However, these providers are not endorsed by us, and the results in your Property are not, and cannot be, guaranteed by us. 

Prior to hiring any provider on this list, it is important that you interview at least three and choose the one whom you judge to most closely meet your needs.  If the work being done requires a contractor's license, you can check whether the contractor holds a currently-active contractor's license by checking the Contractor State Licensing Board at: http://www.cslb.ca.gov/ Also, you should verify if the contractor has currently-active insurance coverage for Civil General Liability and, if the contractor will, by using employees on your Property, have Workers' Compensation coverage.  It is also recommended that, if you have any questions regarding the various vendor contracts, you consult with a qualified California real estate attorney. If several contractor specialties (carpentry, plumbing, electrical, roofing, etc.) will be working on your Property, we recommend that you consider hiring a licensed General Contractor to oversee and supervise the work.  Ask the General Contractor to obtain “Lien Releases” from all subcontractors and materialmen who provide services or materials to the project.  See for example:  http://www.cslb.ca.gov/Resources/GuidesAndPublications/LienReleaseForms.pdf

Real estate agents are not qualified to give tax or legal advice nor can agents act as general contractors or supervise the work of contractors.  It is important that sellers seek appropriate professionals for advice on all matters related to any work done on their property.