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Seminars from All About
Homes
We have lots of great seminars available
for real estate professionals. These are tried and true - all have
been realtor tested and approved! If you would like a seminar in
your office, just give us a call. Custom topics are always
available upon request.
Click here to download the latest seminar
information from All About Homes
Articles and Handouts
Here are some articles and presentations we've put
together. Feel free to use them as you see fit. Just be sure to
give credit (on the front page of the document) to All About Homes.
These are all our original content.
What
To Expect At Your Home Inspection - For Buyers
How
To Prepare Your Home For Sale - For Sellers
Things to Consider
BEFORE the Offer - For Buyer's Agents
Common
Element Inspections - For Condo Associations
Ice
Damming Overview
Tankless Water Heaters
Homeowner Myths
Product Recommendations
Contractor Resources
We cannot put enough emphasis on the
fact that a good contractor is worth every penny that you pay. DO
NOT always go with the lowest quote...that strategy rarely pays off
in the long run. We highly recommend obtaining at least THREE
estimates for any major work. Check with the Better Business Bureau
and other resources like Angie's List before hiring. These are just
suggestions; people and companies can change. PLEASE let us know if
you have either good or bad experiences with any of the folks on
this list. We need your feedback!
- Appliance Repair:
Ivan Velez
773-267-9440
aabestappliance@sbcglobal.net
- Architect:
Sam Marts
773-862-0123
- Asbestos
Asbestos Removal
Bill
Brennan, 773-725-8600
Asbestos Testing
GeoCon, 708-535-9981
- Attorneys:
Rick Sora
(847) 568-5625
Tracey Nihem
(847) 866-6137
Peter Marx
(773) 283-8960
- Basement Waterproofing/Foundations/Crack
Repair
PermaSeal 800-421-7325
www.permaseal.net
The Crack Team/Mr. Happy Crack
866-CRACK-TEAM
www.mrhappycrack.com (check out this website - hilarious)
- Bathtub/Tile/Countertop Refinishing
Miracle Method
www.miraclemethod.com/chicago
- Bungalows
Chicago Bungalow Association
www.chicagobungalow.org
- Carpet Cleaning
Galaxy's Finest
773-202-1900
Central Rug, Evanston,
847-475-1190,
www.centralrug.com
- Chimney Sweeps/Fireplaces
American Heritage
(800) 422-5647
Ye Olde Chimney Sweeps
773-237-7070
- Closets
Custom Closets
Tony
630-235-4690
- Crawl Space Repair/Insulation/Vapor
Barriers
Clean Space
800-421-SEAL
A Better Crawlspace
630-860-2577
- Decks and Porches
Framar Porches and Decks
773-736-8918
Chicago Porch Company
773-283-0888
- Duct Cleaning
Chicago Duct Cleaners
773-506-9244
- Electricians
Ardmore Electric
Frank
773-775-2610
- Feng Shui Consultant/Home Staging
Lyn Volare
312-371-7485
www.celestialsurroundings.vpweb.com
Lyn is also an amazing live-in pet sitter in case you ever need
someone you can trust to stay in your home with your
critters.
- Flooring
Advanced Hardwood Flooring
847-486-9663
Mr.Floor
847-674-7500
Exposition Carpet
Mary Alice
847-332-1738
- Furnaces, Air Conditioning and Boilers
(HVAC)
AA Service
Shawn Mansfield (talk to Shawn for complicated diagnostic stuff,
call the main office for annual service). These folks do the work
on my crazy old house and I can't say enough good things about
them. Shawn fixed one of the most messed up radiant heating systems
I've ever seen - mine!
847-729-7889
John O'Brien (talk to John for complicated diagnostic stuff, call
the main office for annual service)
Four Seasons
708-768-3016
- General Contractors
Granite Pro
Ed Diamond (these are wonderful general contractors despite the
name - they are not just about granite)
773-491-5002
Get Dwell
847-922-3418 (northshore and city, general
contractors/handymen)
Redstone Builders
773-478-2500
- Granite
Poma Marble
www.pomamarble.com
- Handyman/General Contractor
Leo Togneri (Be sure you have at least a half-a-day's work before
you call)
773-704-9340
Get Dwell (Be sure you have at least a half-a-day's work before you
call)
847-922-3418
- Insurance
Tom McWherter
American Family
708-453-9987
- Lock Smiths
Collier Lock Service
773-743-5397
J&R Lock & Save
866-558-6484
Tom's Locksmith
773-427-8224
- Masons
Classic Restoration (If you need a concrete block expert, Jim's
your guy. Talk to Jim and only Jim.)
Jim Mahoney
773-282-4400
- Mold Remediation and Inspection
Still searching...if you find someone good, I'd love to know about
it!
- Mortgage Brokers
Dan Rock
Banc Group
630-364-7509
- Movers
Raffe Movers
847-675-3666
- Painters
Kathy Firek
810-623-2515
Dale
Carter
847-309-6348
- Pest Control/Termite Inspections
Tech One
Scott Kauffman
773-538-3241
- Plumbers and Catch Basins/Sewers
Sewer Viewer
William Somerville (Catch Basins and drain line viewing). PLEASE
don't buy a single family home without hiring Bill and Gale to
check out your drain lines! It is worth EVERY penny.
773-298-1825
Tierra - Catch Basin Cleaning
219-398-4000
JR's Plumbing - JR's the guy for all general plumbing needs
312-437-9285
- Roofers (Besides roofs, most roofers also work
with soffits, gutters, ice damming issues and electric gutter
heating coils. Some even work on chimneys.)
Nelson Roofing - talk to Warner - nicest roofer you'll ever
meet!
(773) 736-4600
Hanson Roofing
866-343-9815
- Security Systems
Alert Protective Services
Tony
773-685-8383
- Siding and Windows
Siding 1 Windows 1
773-929-9275
- Structural Engineers
Collins Engineering
708-848-0832
- Windows
The Great Window Wizard Company
(773) 467-0861
This list is meant as a resource only. All About Homes bears no
responsibility for any work done by these contractors or services
provided or products purchased. All About Homes receives no
compensation for any referrals made to any vendors.
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