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Hiring the specialists to make sure you are on the right track. In this era of specialization, who doesn't find the value in consulting with those who have specific expertise in their chosen field?

Don't we all wish we had the knowledge to make the right decisions in all areas. The fact is our work and lives in a complex society require specializations that take many years of study and experience to become proficient.

When it comes to real estate professions, there are a number of areas that require specific expertise in this regulated industry. Consider a typical sale of a home, there are now licensed home inspectors and termite inspectors who are brought in in the early phase of the due diligence period. Additionally, in rural areas where there is no public sewer or water available, there are specialists to assist with the regulations concerning septic/waste water systems and specialist who will review well data and water quality.

If your home purchase is going to need a review of site layout, building locations or locating well & septic then an additional licensed professional needs to be employed - a surveyor. It is amazing how many times this is overlooked, especially when a home has been there for a while.

Here is an article from the Nogales International News about the Old Tubac Inn patio in Tubac where some improvements are encroaching on a public easement. These issues come up more often than you might think.

As a real estate professional, I work with clients and provide directed consultations on such matters. The real estate field is immense and there are many reasons to employ a specialist to achieve a result that is both efficient and educational.