List of Service Vendors
The following list of real estate related service vendors is provided as a courtesy to my clients and others looking for reliable vendors, consultants, and other service providers in the Phoenix area.
Please note: I cannot vouch for all the vendors listed here. Where I have had direct experience with the vendor, I will note it as such. If you choose to use one of the vendors below, please let me know how the experience was. I will include any positive comments with that vendor's name (and delete those where the experience is not positive).
Carpet, Tile, and Other Flooring
MK Enterprises
3725 E Roeser Rd #20
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 437-5402
Carpet and Tile Cleaning
Beehive Cleaning
Cliff Martin
4186 E. Blue Sage Rd.
Gilbert, 85297
(480) 430-8822
I have used Beehive on numerous occasions and referred them out as well. I have yet to have an unhappy client that used Beehive and I have been thoroughly pleased and impressed with Beehive’s services. As such, I highly recommend them.
Computer Services
BCS - Business Computer Solutions
Robert Burton
9830 S 51st Street, A-124
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 731-9300
BCS is a local professional IT consulting services company. BCS has had more than 5,000 successful engagements at more than 1,000 clients, BCS has the experience and the technical expertise to help their clients achieve and sustain operational excellence. Services include: IT outsourcing, Computer consulting, Planning, Design, Procurement, Implementation, Maintenance, and management.
ETS – Executive Training Services
John Ficorilli
4926 E. McDowell Rd. Suite 102
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 955-7787
ETS provides computer training solutions tailored to help clients execute real-world business projects in half the time with "secrets and shortcuts" incorporated in each class. ETS’ goal is to inspire students and companies to become more productive and successful in their daily activities using the skills they learn at ETS. Training includes the full range of Microsoft Office applications, Adobe, Crystal Reports, Project, as well as presentation and business skills training. They also rent out their computer facilities for companies wishing to perform training on their own.
Countertop repair and repolishing (including Corian counters)
Solid Surface - Corian Refinishing & Repair
Gavin Rogers
(480) 227-3407
gavin@solidservice.net
A client used Gavin and was very pleased with the work as well as the price. Solid Service may be more competitive with regard to price. This is apparently Gavin's only focus.
Performance Solid Surfaces, Inc.
John Keehn
7595 East Gray Road Suite #2
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 607-5200
Doctors
Dr. Steven Lampert
General Practicioner
Arizona Family
18555 N. 79th Ave, Suite B108
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 773-2848
TLC Pediatrics
Dr. Matsumoto, Dr. Miller
11611 S. 40th St. Suite 160
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 940-8527
Financial/Investment Services
Edward Jones Investments
Jason Collins
1801 W. Queen Creek Rd, Suite 4
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 855-3926
Jason is a real personable guy. Specializing in personal financial investing, he's very knowledgeable and focused on his customers and doing right by them.
Elwood Financial, PLC
Ron Elwood
27004 N. Aladdin Rd.
Florence, Arizona 85232
(602) 418-0701
Elwood Financial works with various company sizes offering financial analysis, budgeting, reporting, and planning services.
Hair Salon/Stylist
Shambra Molina, Hairstylist
Pure Bliss
2316 N. Alma School Rd, Suite 112
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 220-2003
Finding an excellent hairstylist is tough. Once you do find one, you stick with them. Shambra is one of those hairstylists that you stick with. She simply has the talent that sets her apart from many out there so I highly recommend her, especially for the women.
Troy O'Rielly
Frankie D's Salon
1515 N. Gilbert Road, Suite 109
Gilbert, AZ 85234(480) 892-7715
(602) 690-5578 cell
This is my personal hairstylist and I have used Troy for years. I highly recommend him as he does a great job and is priced very reasonably.
Home Care and Babysitter Services
Parents Time Out
www.ptofamily.com
(480) 460-1200
This service is for those families looking for listings of home care providers and babysitters in their area. Representatives are thoroughly screened prior to being listed with the service. It does cost money however to take advantage of their resources. PTO's "Sitter Connection" is a great way to tap into numerous babysitters and break away from the kids for a nice evening with your spouse. As such, I am a client and have been really pleased with the results in terms of home care locating services and babysitter services (which I do now from time to time).
Home Inspections
Valley Home Inspections Inc.
535 W. Iron Avenue, Suite 122
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 461-0432
My buyers have used them on a few occasions and have been pleased.
Home Inspection Protection LLC
Ken Trudgeon
270 E. Hunt Highway Suite 16
Queen Creek, AZ 85242
(480) 458-5577
Very nice folks here. I referred them to a buyer and from the report, I could tell they were thorough.
Buyers & Sellers Property Inspections LLC
Dave Hill
P.O. Box 7281
Chandler, AZ 85246
(602) 703-9607
My clients haven't used Dave yet but he seemed knowledgeable and personable.
Housecleaning
RCA House Cleaning Specialist
Roberto Cangas-Aguilar
(602) 866-0055
(602) 616-9702 cell
I have been using RCA for years. We have referred Roberto and his crew out many times and the results have always been very positive. They are reliable, efficient, and reasonably priced. I highly recommend them for general, regular housecleaning as well as for move-in and move-out full cleaning services.
Insurance
Choice Insurance of Arizona
Gary D Brown, Agent/Owner
Office (480) 659-0229
Low Cost Insurance - Auto, Home, Life Insurance
Arizona Auto Insurance - Auto Insurance
Provides Auto, Home, Business, and Life Insurance products. Gary is able to tap into a lot of different products in the marketplace to line up insurance for clients that is well-tailored to their specific needs. Gary is a very personable fellow and enjoyable to talk to.
Aflac
Regina Buzzello
2001 E. Campbell Ave, Suite 203
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(480) 946-6970 Direct
(602) 954-1900, ext. 138 Office
www.aflac.com
Aflac provides a long list of supplemental insurance coverage options in the marketplace. Regina is a joy to speak to and thoroughly knowledgeable about the supplemental insurance options Aflac can offer that will work well for your needs.
Landscaping
Arizona Cactus Sales
1619 S. Arizona Ave.
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 963-1061
This is probably the best cactus farms in the entire East Valley. Their selection of cactus and other desert plants is extensive and their prices reasonable. I have sourced from here many times and been very pleased. Even if you aren't landscaping right now, go just to tour and see all the different types of cactus and plants they have. You won't be disappointed.
The Bobcat Lady - From Street to Yard Skid-Loader Services
Tammy
(623) 688-1624
I have known several people who have used this service. Basically, for $10 per ton of rock, Tammy will move the rock (or smaller boulders up to about 3x3) using her Bobcat to your backyard or where ever you want it. Not only does she place it in piles around your yard, she even will spread it out so that all you have to do is come in with a rake or broom for final smoothing. If you have ever loaded rock the old-fashioned way using a shovel and wheelbarrow, this will be the best money you spend on your yard and the most back and time saving expense you could incur.
Marketing/Public Relations
Bartholomeaux Public Relations
Carol V. Bartholomeaux
13835 N. Tatum #9-421
Phoenix, AZ 85032-5581
(602) 404-8018
www.b-pr.com
Masonry
JEM Construction
Jody Mueller
480) 326-6318 cell
(480) 924-6318
I used Jody myself to have a layer added to a cinder block wall and was very pleased with the attention to quality and his focus on helping me even though this particular job was small. He specializes in masonry and iron and is worth a call if you have this kind of need.
Mortgage
All of these are great professionals to utilize. Give me a call to discuss further.
Cherry Creek Mortgage Company
Gary Miljour
1630 S. Stapley Drive, Suite 100
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 214-2818
www.garymiljour.com
Gary specializes in first time homeowners and the various programs that new buyers can take advantage of including FHA. He is very personable and committed to finding his clients solutions that work best for their specific circumstances.
PHX Mortgage
Patty Immekus
Broker/OwnerPHX Mortgage
Phone: (480) 704-0991
Fax: (480) 704-2003
patty@araz.net
www.phxmortgage.biz
Patty is very focused on clients and I have been impressed at the level of care and responsiveness she has exhibited. Patty is a very knowledgeable mortgage professional that stays on top of trends both in the financing arena and in the local real estate market.
Wallick & Volk Mortgage
Jay Hendrix
4435 E. Chandler Blvd., #140
Phoenix, AZ. 85048
480-783-8844 office
602-616-1960 cell
Jay works with experienced homeowners to help them move to that next property. Jay is great to work with and is committed to servicing his clients promptly and effectively.
Movers
Action Piano Movers
(602) 547-8776
I used Action Piano Movers to move my baby grand piano. This is their specialty and their trailer has been specially fitted just for the purpose of moving pianos. They took great care to move the piano and I was thoroughly pleased and plan to use them again in the future.
Office Equipment & Supplies
Laser Re-Nu International
Libby Cooley
1817 E. Indian School Road
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 370-1766 Cell
(602) 437-8000 Office
www.laserrenu.com
Laser-Renu provides reconditioned printers and supplies which offers small-medium businesses to cut down on the high expene of acquiring and managing office printers, obtaining printer ink and other supplies, and printer servicing.
Painting
Kidd Painting
Scottie Kidd
(480) 854-3136 or (480) 279-0047
I actually have used Kidd Painting recently and would recommend them. I was pleased with the work. It is important to call them prior to an appointment to make sure everything is still set and keep up with them as things go. One thing I did like was how Scottie had expressed wanting to do a walkthrough of the work after completion. I didn't need it in my case but I thought this a good practice.
Dunn Edwards Paints - Discount for clients and contacts
Account Number: 231598-000
I had this account created working with Dunn Edwards specifically for clients and contacts to use and get the contractor discount on any paint and supplies they may need. So take advantage of it! The account name info, should it be needed is "David Lorit - RELMAX Anasazi" (don't ask me what happened to the spelling) or "David Lorti - RE/MAX Elite" if it was corrected as I requested.
Pest and Termite Services
Apocalypse Termite and Pest Control, Inc.
Jeds Maglanoc
P.O. Box 283
Gilbert, AZ 85299
(480) 813-2139
www.apocolypsepest.com
Pet Services
Executive Pet Services
Patty Dutton
4802 East Ray Road
Suite 23, PMB #233
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 961-1446
www.executivepetservices.com
Executive Pet Services is a great service for in-home pet and house sitting. The people love pets and the the service is very professional and trusted by their clients. I know of an instance where they noticed a water leak at a house and called the owner immediately as it was pretty serious. This prevented a problem from growing and causing significant damage to the property. I highly recommend them.
Canine Country Club
332 E Washington St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
Phone: (602) 244-8171
Canine Country Club provides pet boarding services for when you can't leave the pets at home.
Got Poop?
(602) 980-1350 Pet waste removal service.
I saw the truck driving by with the phone number and thought this could come in handy, so you don't have to use the handy!
Piano Tuning
Good Vibrations Piano Service
Chuck Farnum - Tuner/Tech
(480) 213-3815
Chuck came referred to me and I have used Chuck and been very pleased with his knowledge of pianos, service and rates. Given that many people have a piano which can get shaken around during a move, a tuning is always a great idea to make sure your piano has longevity and sounds its best.
Piano Movers - See "Movers" section.
Pool Service & Repair
David's Poolside Service
David Lohoff
Tempe, AZ
(480) 200-3044
Operating in the greater Tempe area including Chandler and Ahwatukee, Gilbert, and Mesa. I highly recommend David's Poolside Service. David is professional, knowledgeable and very reasonably priced. Going beyond just the usual pool cleaning, David does repair work and other servicing to make sure your pool is always operating at its best. I have referred him to other folks and they have always been very pleased with the results.
"Professional Around the Pool"
Robert Perez
(623) 271-3165 cell
Robert does the more extensive type of pool repair and renovation projects that someone might need. For instance, a client I had needed to repair roll beam around his pool as it had cracked badly. Robert did a great job at matching the material and doing the work. My client was very pleased. David Lohoff (above) is who actually referred Robert out to me for use by my client at the time.
Plumbing
Armor Plumbing
1703 S. Arizona Ave.
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 917-6982
The last experience I had here was very positive. Their work was great and their price reasonable.
Property Management
Caballero Property Management Inc.
Todd Williams
P.O. Box 32247
Mesa, AZ 85275
(480) 813-1900
www.caballeroaz.com
Recommended to me from a trusted agent.
Public Relations
See Marketing
Real Estate
For contacts for Real Estate professionals in other markets, see our Realtor Network. As well, Lorti Homes Arizona is more than happy to locate a very qualified, knowledgeable real estate professional in the market you are looking for. We will take the time to interview Realtors to find one we feel will be the best fit based on your circumstances and needs.
Sunscreens
Shade Elements
(480) 225-6997
Shade Elements also does a full range of window treatments such as blinds, shutters, etc.
