Resources

Resources

Here you'll find a collection of contacts in the related fields of construction, inspections, loans, insurance, staging. You'll also find online resources that provide great information on real estate and the SoCal lifestyle.

RESOURCES

Connecting you with qualified vendors is one of my goals as an agent. A common worry with buyers and sellers is figuring out the right service provider for them. Sometimes having the right professional can make a difference in having a successful transaction or not.

To get you started, I've composed a list of contacts in the related fields of construction, inspections, loans, insurance, staging and much more that are useful whether you are buying or selling. Each contact has been used by my clients and are on par with the same hardwork, dedication and high level of customer service that I pride myself in. Of course, the choice is always yours when you are my client and I always recommend researching more on your own.

I've also come across wonderful online resources that provide great information on real estate and the SoCal lifestyle. Below are some of my favorite sites that I like to browse and refer clients to. Know of any other great sites? I'd love to hear about it! Feel free to drop me a line anytime.

 

HOME INSPECTORS

Accredited Property Inspection

(951) 318-5544   |   www.accreditedpropertyinspection.com

Morrison Property Inspections

(877) 735-7050   |   www.morrisoninspects.com

Detail Property Inspections

(818) 553-8198   |   www.detailinspect.com

CSI - California Structure Inspectors

(855) 735-6274   |   www.csinspectors.com

FOUNDATION INSPECTORS

Alpha Structural

(323) 300-2192   |   www.alphastructural.com

Seismic Safety

(626) 791-2300   |   www.seismicsafety.com

TERMITE INSPECTORS

Top Termite

(213) 365-8900   |   Yelp Reviews

Borite Termite & Pest Treatments

(866) 905-7378   |   www.borite.com

Del Rio

(626) 930-8722   |   www.delriopestcontrol.com

SEWERLINE & PLUMBING INSPECTORS

Williams Sewer Line Inspector

(844) 739-3754   |   www.sewerlineinspectors.com

AA Twin Brothers Plumbing

(310) 908-9324  |   www.aatwinbrothersplumbing.com

MOLD, ASBESTOS, & LEAD PAINT SAMPLING

VM3 Environmental, Inc.

(866) 513-6653   |   www.vm3enviro.com

Moisture & Mold Check Professionals

(818) 951-9120   |   www.moistureandmold.com

ROOF INSPECTOR

Roof Repair Specialist

(626) 869-7663   |   www.laroofrepairs.com

 

LENDERS

Eric Vavere - Celebrity Mortgage

(949) 413-3528   |   www.ericvavere.com

Brian McKim - HouseAmerica Financial

(818) 421-4737   |   www.houseamericafinancial.com/team/brian-mckim

Scott Griffin - Scott Griffin Financial

(310) 426-3948   |   www.scottgriffin.com

ESCROW

Charity Skore - Escrow Officer | Icon Escrow

(818) 922-1449   |   charity@icon.com

Maria Trangelo - Escrow Officer | Portfolio Escrow

(424) 203-1811 Ext. 360   |   www.portfolioescrow.com

Kristen Hartwick - Escrow Officer | Glen Oaks Escrow

(818) 863-1339   |   www.glenoaksescrow.com

TITLE

Mitch Litrov - Fidelity National Title

(800) 228-4853   |  

INSURANCE & COVERAGE

Fidelity National Home Warranty

(800) 862-6837   |   www.homewarranty.com

California Department of Insurance - Buying Residential Insurance

(800) 715-1383   |   www.insurance.ca.gov

 

DISCOVER LOS ANGELES

Curbed Los Angeles

www.la.curbed.com

Discover LA

www.discoverlosangeles.com

Eater LA

www.la.eater.com

The Los Angeles Conservancy

www.laconservancy.org

Nextdoor

www.nextdoor.com

Walk Score

www.walkscore.com

Metrolink

www.metrolinktrains.com/

MOVING & PACKING

Moving.com

(855) 905-9725   |   www.moving.com

USPS Mover's Guide

www.moversguide.usps.com

California DMV Change of Address

www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/home/dmv.htm?lang=en

Door to Door

(888) 366-7222   |   www.doortodoor.com

Clutter

(800) 525-6219   |   www.clutter.io

Simply Neat & Clean

(424) 302-3020   |   www.simplyneatclean.com

Updater

www.updater.com

 

SCHOOLS

Great Schools

www.greatschools.org

Great Schools is an excellent resource in finding out information on public, private, and charter schools in your area. You're able to look at reviews, ratings, and test scores in order to find the best schools to suit your families needs and preferences.

LAUSD Resident School Finder

rsi.lausd.net/ResidentSchoolIdentifier/

 

HELPFUL TAX INFORMATION

Los Angeles County Property Tax Information

www.lacountypropertytax.com

IRS - Publication 530 (2013), Tax Information for Homeowners

www.irs.gov/publications/p530

IRS - Publication 521 (2013), Moving Expenses

www.irs.gov/publications/p521

IRS - Questions about Alternative Minimum Tax, Estates, Trusts, Tax Shelters, State Tax Inquiries

www.irs.gov/Help-&-Resources/Tools-&-FAQs/Other

IRS - Form 5695, Residential Energy Credits

www.irs.gov/uac/Form-5695,-Residential-Energy-Credits

IRS - Publication 547, Casualties, Disasters, and Thefts

www.irs.gov/uac/Publication-547,-Casualties,-Disasters,-and-Thefts