5 reasons to hire a professional genealogist:
1. You don’t live near the repository.
2. You don’t speak the language.
3. You can’t read the old script.
4. You need help solving those puzzles.
5. You want to learn from the results.
About Yvette HoitinkYvette Hoitink, CG®, QG™ is a professional genealogist in the Netherlands. She holds the Certified Genealogist credential from the Board for Certification of Genealogists and has a post-graduate diploma in Family and Local History from the University of Dundee. She has been doing genealogy for over 30 years and helps people from across the world find their ancestors in the Netherlands. Read about Yvette's professional genealogy services.
I think #5 is the least used, but most needed, reason to hire a professional genealogist. Many of the clients I’ve interacted with are quite capable of achieving their own research goals with just a little more education, training and understanding. They’ve already expressed a dedication to finding their family by hiring a pro. I love coaching them through the process.
Beautiful site Yvette!
Thank you Rorey! I have recently taken on a few clients who hired me to be their coach. We will go over their brick walls together, analyze the information and craft a research plan. That is such a great way to do projects for both the client and the professional!