Buying Home, Need Reviews on Inspectors, Appraisers, Interior Decorators, Etc...

We have used Glenn Harrison of Harrison Home Inspection for over 10 years for our inspections. He is excellent. ###-###-####

Depending on the type of loan you are getting, you cannot any longer pick your Appraiser. Your mortgage broker/lender will provide the contact for the Appraiser. In a conventional loan, your lender will chose via "round robin" lottery system on the appraisal. If you are getting an FHA loan, your broker/lender still gets to chose the appraiser, and I would trust their judgment as good relationships between quality appraisers and broker/lenders are built over time, especially now.

There should not be any issues with conflicts of interest when it comes to a referral from your Realtor. If you trust them to represent you, they are likely referring you to trustworthy vendors.

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Clair is correct that if you are obtaining a mortgage, the lender will have to order an appraisal as part of the loan package. That being said, some buyers (who have the $350 to spend) may opt for their own appraisal, without the "influence" of the Realtor or Lender, to have a neutral 3rd opinion of the market value and evaluate the "deal" from the outside looking in, so to speak.

Dena Carper <____@____.com> She is a great interior designer. She is creative and will develop a design that you will love.

Kristina Mabey <____@____.com> She is a home inspector and does a great job.

I highly recommend Jeff Cardile of Lookout Capital Inspections
Jeff is also certified for thermography exams which can tell you where leaks in your duct system and water system
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