Local Pros
Service providers for buying, owning, and maintaining a home. Most entries are public-info starting points (marked unverified) pending personal vetting. We replace them with personally-verified picks (verified) over time.
๐คReal Estate Agents
Licensed agents to help you buy or sell. Often the first pro you'll engage.
Weichert, Realtorsยฎ, Lifestyle
Charleston-based Weichert REALTORSยฎ brokerage focused on residential buying and selling. Independently owned and operated. Located at 311 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, Suite 181 in Mount Pleasant.
๐Home Inspectors
Pre-purchase and pre-listing inspections.
Number 1 Home Inspector LLC
19+ years in the Charleston area. Reviewers note thorough inspections, including physically climbing onto the roof.
Charleston Home Inspection
Long-running Charleston firm. Reviewers praise comprehensive but easy-to-read reports.
National Property Inspections, Charleston
Local NPI franchise. Backs reports with a 6-month warranty.
Solid Ground Inspections
20 years and 9,000+ inspections in the Charleston metro. Specializes in walking buyers through findings.
Advantage Home Inspection
Largest independent inspection firm in NC. Serving the Triangle since 1988.
Wake Forest Home Inspections
20+ years and 7,000+ inspections in the Triangle. Reviewers note clear, organized reports.
Bob Medlin Home Inspections
Family-owned, 8,000+ inspections in the Raleigh area since 1994.
EC Does It Home Inspections
Operating in Raleigh since 2013. Reviewers highlight customer service and report turnaround.
โ๏ธReal Estate Attorneys
Required at closing in some states (including NC and SC).
Weeks & Irvine, LLC
Tri-county (Charleston / Berkeley / Dorchester) closings, 8 offices for client convenience.
Cobb Hammett LLC
Charleston-area real estate firm. Reviewers highlight smooth closings and clear communication.
Florence Law Firm
Downtown Charleston. Reviewers note detailed walkthroughs of closing documents.
Lisa Wolff Herbert, P.A.
30 years in SC real estate. Reviewers note hands-on document review for residential closings.
Moore & Alphin, PLLC
Real-estate-only practice serving the Triangle for 25+ years.
Jackson Law
Raleigh / Durham / Cary / Apex area. Offers both electronic and traditional paper closings.
Raleigh Real Estate Law
Residential and commercial closings for buyers, sellers, and investors.
Arnette Law
Serves Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill area. Reviewers note attorney willingness to travel for client convenience.
๐ Home Insurance
Homeowners and (where needed) flood insurance.
State Farm
National carrier with local agents in nearly every market. Always get quotes from 2-3 carriers before choosing.
USAA
For active military, veterans, and their families. Often top-rated for service and pricing if eligible.
SageSure
Specialty carrier for coastal and high-wind areas. Often used in Charleston SC and other coastal markets where standard carriers won't write policies.
๐ฐMortgage Lenders
Pre-approval, conventional, FHA, VA, jumbo.
Rocket Mortgage
Largest U.S. online mortgage lender. Self-serve application; good for tech-comfortable borrowers.
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
Large national bank lender with branches in most markets.
Bank of America
National bank lender. Offers first-time buyer programs in many markets.
State Employees' Credit Union (SECU)
NC-only credit union. Often beats bank rates for members. Membership requires NC state employment or family connection.
Founders Federal Credit Union
SC credit union with mortgage products. Membership eligibility varies.
๐Title & Escrow
Title search, title insurance, escrow services.
In NC and SC, the closing attorney handles title
In North Carolina and South Carolina, title search and title insurance are typically handled by your closing attorney, you don't need a separate title company. See the Real Estate Attorneys section above.
๐กInternet & Cable
Setting up service before move-in.
Spectrum (Charter)
Cable internet, widely available across NC and SC. Check coverage at your specific address.
AT&T Fiber
Fiber internet where available. Faster and more reliable than cable, but coverage varies by neighborhood.
T-Mobile Home Internet
5G home internet. Often a good option in rural areas where fiber/cable doesn't reach.
Verizon Fios
Fiber service. Limited to certain markets, check your address.
โ๏ธHVAC
Heating, cooling, ductwork, and tune-ups.
One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning
National franchise. Local owners with national service guarantees.
Aire Serv
National franchise. Local franchise owners; check reviews for your specific location.
Carrier dealer locator
Search for Carrier-certified local HVAC contractors. Useful for finding vetted technicians for Carrier-branded equipment.
๐ฟPlumbing
Repairs, repipes, water heaters, and emergencies.
โกElectrical
Panel upgrades, wiring, EV chargers.
๐Pest Control
Termite letters at closing, ongoing service.
๐ฆMovers
Local and long-distance moving help.
Two Men and a Truck
National franchise. Local moves typically; some long-distance.
College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving
National franchise. Combined moving and junk-removal service.
All My Sons Moving & Storage
National with local branches. Long-distance and local moves.
๐งนCleaning Services
Move-in deep cleans and recurring service.
๐ณLandscaping & Lawn Care
Maintenance, design, irrigation.
TruGreen
National lawn care service. Subscription-based fertilization, weed control, and aeration.
๐จGeneral Contractors
Renovations, additions, and big repairs.
Marshview Home Services
Licensed and insured home improvement contractor serving the greater Charleston metro (Mount Pleasant, Sullivan's Island, Isle of Palms, Daniel Island, James Island, John's Island, West Ashley). Kitchen and bath remodels, painting, drywall, custom carpentry, deck and flooring installation, windows, lighting, and general handyman work.
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