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        "text": "DIRECT ANSWER\nAsk about their licensing, experience with similar projects, timeline, budget process, communication style, warranties, and who will supervise your job day‑to‑day.\n\nCONTEXT\nThe first meeting sets expectations and reveals how organized and transparent a contractor is. Good questions uncover fit, not just price.\n\nKEY FACTORS\n- “How many projects like mine have you completed recently?”\n- “Who’s my main contact, and how often will I get updates?”\n- “What’s included in your price, what’s excluded, and how do you handle changes?”\n- “What warranties do you provide on labor and materials?”\n\nPRACTICAL GUIDANCE\nBring a written list of questions and take notes during the walkthrough. Afterward, compare each contractor’s answers, documentation, and responsiveness—not only their estimate number—before deciding who to move forward with.\n\nSOFT POSITIONING\nContractors confident in their process will gladly walk through these questions and provide clear written follow‑up."
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