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Trusted Vendors
After 50 years in this business, we have a short list of local pros we trust with our own family's homes. We're 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
We're curating a hand-picked list of trusted local vendors: lenders, real estate attorneys, home inspectors, electricians, painters, and other pros we recommend to our clients. Every name on the list will be someone we know, someone we've worked with, and someone we'd trust in our own home. No paid placements, no junk. Just people who do good work and treat clients right.
While we finish the directory, we're happy to point you to someone we trust right now. Give us a call and tell us what you need: it doesn't matter if you're buying, selling, or just want a good electrician.
Who We're Including in the List
These are the categories we get asked about most. Each one will have a short, honest write-up on why we 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 we choose: We don't take referral fees or favors for these recommendations. We share names because they've earned our trust through years of good work for our clients and our 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 us. Whatever you need, we'll point you to someone we trust: no obligation, no runaround.