When the AC quits, the roof leaks, or a pipe bursts, most homeowners do the same thing: grab their phone and Google the nearest repair service. It feels quick, convenient, and straightforward. In fact, more than 80% of homeowners say the internet is their first stop when they need help around the house.

But what you find online isn't always what’s best for your home or your wallet.

Many of the top search results aren’t local service providers at all. They’re lead generation companies—national firms that pay for ads and use search tactics to appear first in your results.

When you call or submit an online form, your information doesn’t go to a contractor. It’s sold to whichever company bought that lead.

This means:

• The person coming to your home may not be the most qualified

• You don’t know whether they’re reputable

• You only know they were the fastest to pay for your information

The risks are real: inflated pricing, inconsistent workmanship, or even individuals posing as professionals. What feels like the easiest solution can quickly turn into the most stressful.

The answer is simple: referrals.

Neighbors, friends, and family often know trustworthy plumbers, roofers, electricians, and handymen who have already proven their reliability. A word-of-mouth recommendation is far more valuable than an online listing.

But there’s one resource homeowners often overlook:

Real estate agents work with contractors constantly. We interact with:

• Inspectors

• Roofers

• Electricians

• Landscapers

• HVAC techs

• Appraisers

• Handymen

• And many more

We’ve seen these professionals in action during time-sensitive transactions where quality and deadlines mattered. Over the years, we’ve built a list of trusted, go-to service providers—people we know, rely on, and call again and again.

And here’s what most homeowners don’t expect:
We don’t charge for referrals, and we don’t get paid by the contractors we recommend.

We simply want to help you protect your home and avoid unnecessary hassle.

Whether you bought your home last year or ten years ago, your relationship with your real estate agent didn’t end at the closing table. We’re here for the long run.

So the next time something breaks, don’t stress-scroll through Google results.
Give me a call.

I’m always happy to share names of reputable, reliable service providers who have earned my trust—and yours.