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Trusted Vendors
After 50 years in this business, I have a short list of local pros I trust with my own family's homes. I'm putting that list together in one place so you don't have to take a chance on a random name from the internet. The full directory is coming soon.
The directory is coming soon
I'm curating a hand-picked list of trusted local vendors: lenders, real estate attorneys, home inspectors, electricians, painters, and other pros I recommend to my clients. Every name on the list will be someone I know, someone I've worked with, and someone I'd trust in my own home. No paid placements, no junk. Just people who do good work and treat clients right.
While I finish the directory, I'm happy to point you to someone I trust right now. Give me a call and tell me what you need: it doesn't matter if you're buying, selling, or just want a good electrician.
Who I'm including in the list
These are the categories I get asked about most. Each one will have a short, honest write-up on why I recommend the people in it.
Lenders & Mortgage Professionals
Local lenders who answer the phone, explain options in plain English, and treat clients fairly from application to closing.
Real Estate Attorneys
Attorneys who understand Illinois contracts and paperwork, and who communicate clearly when the details matter.
Home Inspectors
Thorough, honest inspectors who tell you what they find and help you understand what it actually means.
Electricians
Licensed electricians who show up on time, explain the work, and do it right the first time.
Painters
Neat, dependable painters who prepare properly and finish what they start.
Other Pros We Rely On
Roofers, plumbers, movers, cleaners, and tradespeople who have earned our trust through years of good work for our clients.
A note on how I choose: I don't take referral fees or favors for these recommendations. I share names because they've earned my trust through years of good work for my clients and my family. If someone slips, they come off the list. That simple.
Last updated September 3, 2026. Check back soon for the full directory.
Need a recommendation before then?
Call or text me. Whatever you need, I'll point you to someone I trust: no obligation, no runaround.