Herman Chan - Real Estate Personality Writer Speaker Blogger - Real Estate Expert On Air and Online

Links
Useful sites to bookmark on the web... here are some of Herman's favorites!

 

Walk Score
Walkability is the hottest trend for buyers now. The the price of gas and the green movement, who wants to drive 20 minutes to get a cup of coffee? People increasingly want to be close to things to do like eateries, gyms, movies, transportation. Plug in an address and out pops a score from 1-100. Try it!

 

Pad Mapper
Sifting through all the rentals on Craigslist got you overwhelmed? This user-friendly site consolidates all available rentals onto a google map and allows you to customize what criterita you want to include or exclude in your search.

 

Great Schools
Valuable source to buyers about where to send their bundle of joy. Compare K-12 public and private school ratings nationwide to find the best schools. View parent ratings, reviews and test scores to make an informed decision for not just your child, but for your property. Homes in top school districts typically sell much better on the market.

 

HGTV
Everyone's favorite channel has also got a wonderful, resourceful site with tons of tips on the latest real estate trends. Of course, having appeared on HGTV before, I am biased. Tune in and catch my episodes!

Resources

Out of the many people I have dealt with, I am only including in this list those that I especially trust. Let me know if you have any feedback on these resources. Positive or negative, I appreciate your thoughts.

 

Asbestos Abatement and Testing
Popcorn Ceiling Removal

Synergy
510.259.1700
plandre@synergycompanies.org

Appraiser

Appraisal Enterprises
866.992.7275
debra@appraisalenterprises.com

Chimney Inspections

DNA Chimney
Adam
510.830.6133

Electrical

Nates Electrical Service
510.415.5653

Engineers/Foundations

Dan Szumski
510.839.0399

James Pearl Engineering
510.339.6655

DDA Construction
925.932.5320

General Contractors

Winfield Construction
510.652.4712

Handyman
Landscaper/Handyman/Cleaner

Gabriel Tejeda
510.478.3351

Heating/Air Conditioning

Atlas
800.750.0074

Home Illustrators

Realty Renders
415.272.4271
order@realtyrenders.com

Home Inspections

National Building Inspectors
800.466.2466

Phillip Herzog
209.572.3785
philcopi@comcast.net

Wellington Home Inspection Services
Jim Hicks
415.239.2641

Jay Marlette Home Inspections
510.847.2171

Insurance Home/Auto/Business Liability/Umbrella

Craig Dellinges
415.333.7272
cdellinges@farmersagent.com

Insurance Life/Health/Long Term Care

Lavinia Chan
510.792.4418

Lender

Richard Sintchak
Wells Fargo Branch Sales Manager
415.359.2081

Locksmith

Rex Keys
510.527.7000

Stinson Security and Lock
510.450.4818

Mold Testing

Diablo Valley Mold Detection
925.876.3261
le_knob@hotmail.com

Painter

Mastercraft Custom Interiors (Scott Wojono)
510.530.8843

Plumbing and Sewer

Central Plumbing and Rooter (Paul)
510.521.1411

Pool

Two Brothers Pool and Spa
510.669.1880

Real Estate Attorney

Ed Blum
510.452.4400
edblum@blumlaw.com

Roofing and Roof Inspectors

Pacific Coast Roofing
510.912.5454

Ricky Chang
510.886.6545

Structural/Pest Inspections and Repairs

East Bay Structural
510.652.4712

National Building Inspectors
800.466.2466

Charles Mayer
510.428.1916

Mitts Termite
510.525.2202

Structural Renewal
510.524.3112

Fox Structural & Termite Control
415.504.1463

Trees

Felix Tree Service (Robert)
510.910.4068

Water Heater Strapping

Jan Owens
510.236.7664

Sue Piccard
510.523.7562

Windows

El Cerrito Glass/Berkeley Glass
510.843.2185