Good Service Providers are Key
Successfully completing a real estate transaction requires several different service providers to operate simultaneously and in smooth co-ordination. There are enough "pitfalls" to buying & selling a home without having to deal with an inexperienced or untrustworthy service provider.
Listed below are vendors that I have enjoyed knowing and working with, many for more than 10 years! These folks are not simply vendors that paid money to be listed here, rather, they are providers that I have come to trust after completing hundreds of real estate transactions. They may or may not be the fastest, but usually are. They may or may not be the cheapest, but, do you really want the "cheapest"? Regardless, they have been competitive, honest and professional - I have no reason to believe they won't be the same for you.
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Appraisal
Getting an appraisal can help you determine the value of your home and give you a defensible document to help validate your price. Garth & Janice Maynard are fast, accurate and competitive. Contact them at:
HPS Inc.
www.hpsinc.net
Email Garth Maynard
770-381-2839
Attorney
An attorney will be required to close the transaction - it is recommended that an attorney be contacted ahead of time to obtain appropriate paperwork (contracts, etc.) and to review the Purchase Agreement. Joe O'Kelley & Diedre Sorohan have built a practice and reputation second to none, and they have several convenient locations to choose from. Contact O'Kelley & Sorohan at:
O'Kelley & Sorohan
www.okelleyandsorohan.com
770-497-1880 (Main Office)
Home Inspection
Most Purchase Agreements are contingent upon an Inspection of the Property, and are highly recommended. Jeff Pope has a reputation as a "tough inspector", to say the least. Having a strong background in construction, I see his inspections as "thorough". Contact Jeff at:
Jeff Pope Home Inspections
www.popeinspections.com
Email Jeff Pope
770-664-1960
Home Warranty
A Home Warranty provides peace of mind for both Buyer and Seller before, during and after the sale. There are several reputable warranty providers to choose from, and coverages vary from provider to provider.
Home Warranty Providers
www.gwinnettfsbo.com/homewarranty
Real Estate Agent
If you decide that you want or need the services of a professional real estate agent, contact me, Kevin Kaley, the host of this site! I have been successfully selling homes in Gwinnett County since 1989. I can be reached at:
Keller Williams Realty, Atlanta Partners
www.kevinkaley.com
Email Kevin Kaley
678-344-9276
Tax Free Exchange (IRS 1031) Services
Real estate investors and business property owners looking for tax relief from capital gains look to Starker Services, Inc. Starker Services, Inc. is the nation's oldest, largest and most experienced independent Qualified Intermediary firm, successfully completing thousands of exchanges each year. Contact Starker Services at:
Starker Services, Inc.
www.starkerservices.com
Email John Mangham
404-352-1031
Termite Inspection/Letter
You won't get a loan on a property without a "clear Termite Letter". It is recommended that a Seller obtain an Inspection before contract, so there are no surprises at or near the Closing. CRC is reliable and won't fudge either way. Contact CRC at:
CRC Services Inc.
www.crcservices.com
770-614-6534 (Main Office)
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