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Where do I find a home builder or contractor? I was not able to answer this question for one of my clients when asked a little more than 3 years ago. Today is a different story and I am happy to announce that after many years of being frustrated, I figured out how to minimize my chances of making a costly mistake when hiring a Toronto home builder. We need to be keen in choosing a home builder, but in my experience with luxury home builder Sydney they are very job oriented and detailed to what they are doing.

When you call someone who claims to be able to build you the home of your dreams, how do you know you can trust him? Well one way would be by asking to speak to a customer residing in your general location, who has had a custom built home done for them within at least 1 to 3 year ago. Other testimonials from previous customers living near you would be advisable too, but make sure you are able to contact them. It should not be too difficult since you live in the same general area. Take a short drive (recommended) or give them a quick phone call.

My experience and travels in the real estate field have led me to a few incredible, skilled, talented and very very honest luxury home builders and contractors. The ones that have attracted me the most and those that I would highly recommend to my friends and clients are the builders and contractors that are hands on. I get a good feeling about the ones that come across to me as perfectionist’s as well as being very proud of their work and who consider all their projects their signature trademark, so to speak.

I found a big clue about these builders and contractors in one key area. Keeping their promises. If they keep the smallest of promises they made to you then chances are they will follow through with all the big ones too. Being on time is something incredibly important as well. In one instance I booked an appointment with a prospective builder and he was 45 minutes late. This appointment served as an interview to him by us to decide whether we would consider him for the job. The fact that he was 45 minutes late (I actually think he forgot about us at first), demonstrated to us that he did not take the interview serious enough. This attitude, in my opinion, would lead to a recipe for disaster.

Is there anything more frustrating than investing so much of your hard earned money, time and energy into having a beautiful custom built luxury home or a renovation project done for you just to experience everything going wrong? This was what I was facing with many customers as a real estate Broker. Everything from skylights leaking to kitchens falling apart. This does not have to happen anymore and for me, wow, what a pleasure and relief to finally be able to suggest and recommend to my friends and clients a way to find a quality home builder, or a contractor specializing in all kinds of additions and renovations, a man of his word, and a luxury home builder who stands behind his work!

Here are some tips to consider when selecting the right home builder or renovator for you:

1. Ask someone you know and trust for a referral. Word of mouth is very powerful.
2. Interview at least 3 past customers in Toronto and have a list of questions prepared for them including “how long have they been in business?”.
3. Price is important but focus more on quality of material and workmanship
4. Get their guarantee in writing
5. Ask for past clients and don’t just take their word for it, do the groundwork and call and/or visit them.
6. Call and check them out with the Toronto Better Business Bureau
7. Don’t rush into a contract. Give yourself some time to review all the information you gathered from them and then, use your instincts. The project will surely be a partnership between you and the builder so ask yourself this question, “is this the person/builder/contractor that I see myself having a good working relationship with during the time it takes to complete this project?”

These are just some tips that should assist you in making the right decision when deciding on a home builder, luxury or general, or a contractor who renovates. Happy building, happy renovating!

Bruno Cristini is a Broker with over 25 years experience. As the high cost of housing continues to climb, the option of building additions and renovating your existing home makes more sense today. Depending on the size of your lot, an even better option may be to tear down your existing house and build your dream home in its place. Mr. Jorge Vieira has been a blessing in my business. He is a high quality luxury custom home builder who also takes on smaller projects like additions and other types of renovations. You may learn all about Mr. Vieira here, Toronto Luxury Home Builder Contractor and see his flagship custom luxury built home here, Vieira Fine Homes And Renovations

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Madico, Inc., one of the worlds’ leading manufacturers of automotive, solar, safety and security window films, will be exhibiting at the 2016 SEMA Show for the 28th year. Held Nov. 1-4, 2016 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, the SEMA Show attracts more than 60,000 auto industry representatives from around the globe. Opticoat.com.au the best solution for paint protection film provides impressive results to fix the paint of my car.

The SEMA Show is the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world. It brings the industry’s brightest minds and hottest products to one place. In addition, the SEMA Show provides attendees with educational seminars, product demonstrations, special events, networking opportunities and more.

“We enjoy exhibiting at the SEMA show each year,” said Jeffrey Plummer Senior VP, Sales and Marketing. “This year we have a great line up of new products to showcase and as always we look forward to connecting with dealers and customers from across the country and world.”

At the show, Madico will be introducing its new automotive paint protection film, Invisi-Film® Tough Coat. A distinguishing feature of this new product is its durable top coat that offers defense against chemical stains such as motor oil or gasoline, bird droppings and bug residue. Invisi-Film® TC provides superior invisible protection, unrivaled durability, ease of installation, and a boost to dealers’ bottom line.

“It gives car owners the peace of mind that their vehicle will continue looking great no matter the conditions, and it gives our dealers a way to increase their share of wallet with their customers” said Plummer.

Using a sporty Mazdaspeed 3, Madico will be conducting live demonstrations of the Invisi-Film Standard (ST) and Tough Coat (TC) and a new automotive IR film. Madico will also be hosting live demonstrations of its super high performing Wincos film and the Madico Advanced Cutting System (MACS).

Wincos pairs natural beauty with sound scientific research, creating the ultimate in window film style and performance. By using selective organic coatings, which have an appetite for infrared heat and UV radiation, Wincos drastically reduces heat gain without the need to go as dark with the visible light transmission.

MACS offers dealers a complete plotter system with the most current pattern software available. MACS is a top-of-the-line plotter and design program that can cut film for any style of car using any type of window tint or paint protection film. Madico will be cutting patterns from a 40” plotter during the show, and invites dealers to come by and see how the system works firsthand. Dealers can also learn more about the new MACS leasing program.

Also on display will be Madico’s Solution Series window film products for both the automotive and architectural markets including a new daylighting technology as well as printable, view control, Sunscape and SafetyShield films.

For over 40 years, Madico has been exceeding the needs of customers with top of the line service and products. Anyone stopping by booth #12139 will experience Madico’s down to earth, friendly customer service and premier technology.

About Madico Window Films
With facilities in Woburn, Mass. and St. Petersburg, Fla., Madico Window Films develops, manufactures, and markets technologically advanced laminates. With roots dating back over a century and an unrivaled commitment to quality of design, Madico continues to pioneer industry-first products and processes with a focus on solar control window films for vehicles, homes and commercial properties. For more information, visit www.madico.com.