How Much? Contract? etc...

[kathyt]

She has worked with others in the past. Would it be too bold to simply ask what she didn't like? or why they weren't still doing the work?

I would ask these questions, but I am a very outspoken person. Asking her what she liked and disliked about the previous encounters would be a good start to a healthy working relationship. The more you know, the better you can assist her.

 

[kathyt]

Ditch the e-mail; meet in person, or at the VERY least talk on the telephone. It is almost impossible to get a sense of a person through e-mail.

YES!!!!!!! Call her.

 

[leeroix]

Well.... I did it.

Awesome house. Great time. A LOT of work.