Trusted Local Pros
People I trust to
help you get it done
Buying or selling a home means leaning on a few good people beyond your Realtor: someone to paint, someone to move you, and the right people to handle the loan, the insurance, and the banking. This is my short list of pros I trust across the Twin Cities and west metro. Ask me and I am glad to make a warm introduction.
How this list works
Recommendations, not advertisements
Everyone on this page is here for one reason: I trust their work and I would use them for my own home. Nobody paid to be listed, and I do not receive a referral fee or any compensation for the businesses or lenders below. You are always free to choose whoever you like. My goal is simply to save you the guesswork at a busy time.
Painting & Drywall
Make it show its best
A fresh coat of paint is the highest-return thing you can do before a listing, and one of the first things you will want after you move in.
Painting & Drywall
Nate's Painting & Drywall
Interior and exterior painting plus drywall repair. Nate's crew is who I point people to when a home needs to look its best before listing, or freshen up right after move-in. Clean lines, tidy work, and they do what they say.
Ask me for an intro →Moving & Junk Removal
Get moved, and get clear
Moving week is stressful enough. These are the crews I trust to show up on time, handle your things with care, and haul away whatever you are leaving behind.
Moving & Hauling
College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving
Full-service moving and hauling. Friendly, insured, and easy to schedule, which is exactly what you want on a busy move. Great for the move itself and for clearing out what you are not taking with you.
Ask me for an intro →Junk Removal
Junk Kings
Junk and clutter removal. Perfect for clearing a basement, garage, or an estate before a sale, or for a fresh start right after you close. Quick to quote and quick to haul.
Ask me for an intro →Heating & Cooling
Keep it comfortable
Furnace, air conditioning, and the tune-up that keeps a sale from stalling at inspection. This is who I call for HVAC.
HVAC
Total Comfort
Heating and cooling done right: furnace and AC repair, replacement, and seasonal tune-ups. Ask for Austin Pysick, who I trust to give you a straight assessment before a sale or after you move in. Ask me and I will connect you with Austin.
Ask me for an intro →Mortgage Lenders
Lenders I trust for a straight answer
A good lender makes the whole process calmer. These are lenders I trust to explain your options in plain English, get you a real pre-approval, and actually answer the phone. Reach out to a couple so you can compare.
Mortgage Lender
Zach Beaubien
A lender I trust with Fairway Home Mortgage. Straight answers and a loan that keeps moving. Ask me and I will make a warm introduction.
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Laura Freese
A lender I trust with Edge Home Finance. She walks you through your options patiently and gets you to a solid pre-approval. Ask me and I will connect you.
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Spencer Brady
A lender I trust with Fairway Home Mortgage. Clear numbers and quick, honest communication. Ask me and I am happy to introduce you.
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Dominic DesMarais
A lender I trust with Fairway Home Mortgage. Responsive service and financing options that actually fit. Ask me and I will make a warm introduction.
Ask me for an intro →Mortgage Lender · VA Loans
Steve Lawrence
Loan officer with Edge Home Finance and a VA loan specialist. If you are a veteran or active military using your VA benefit, Steve is who I send you to. Ask me and I will connect you.
Ask me for an intro →I do not receive any referral fee or compensation for the lenders listed here. Comparing a couple of lenders on rate and fees is always a smart move, and the choice is entirely yours.
Insurance & Financial
Protect it and plan ahead
Your home is likely your biggest asset, so it is worth insuring well and fitting into the bigger picture. These are the people I trust for coverage and financial guidance.
Personal Insurance
Ryan Chrest
Homeowners, auto, and personal insurance with Bell Insurance. Ryan is who I send buyers to for a homeowners policy that is ready by closing, plus a quick look at what else is worth covering.
Ask me for an intro →Personal Insurance
Brandon Nocerini
Home, auto, and personal insurance through Comparion Insurance Agency, which compares multiple carriers so you can weigh coverage and price in one place.
Ask me for an intro →Employee Benefits
Jamie Turner & Lisa Hartman
Supplemental and workplace benefits through Allstate Benefits. Worth a conversation when a new home has you rethinking the coverage around your family.
Ask me for an intro →Insurance & Retirement
Travis Anderson
Insurance, retirement, and investing with Western & Southern Life. Travis helps you look past the closing table at the bigger picture, from life insurance to building long-term wealth.
Ask me for an intro →Banking
Bankers who pick up the phone
From a first account to financing an investment property, these are bankers I trust to be responsive and straight with you. A couple focus on commercial and investor needs, noted below.
Personal Banking
Jared Lind
Personal banking at Bell Bank. Good for opening accounts, moving money for a purchase, and having a real banker who answers the phone.
Ask me for an intro →Private Banking
Andy Johnson
Private banking at Bell Bank. A strong fit if you want a dedicated banker for more complex finances around a home purchase or sale.
Ask me for an intro →Commercial Lending
Kevin Honius
Commercial lending at CorTrust Bank. My go-to introduction if you are financing an investment property or a business rather than a primary home.
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Luiz Gustavo
Commercial banking at JP Morgan. For investors and business owners who need banking and lending at a larger scale.
Ask me for an intro →Need someone I have not listed?
Ask me. I probably know someone.
Inspectors, stagers, handymen, cleaners, lawn and landscape, title, and more. Part of my job is knowing the right people. Tell me what you need and I will point you to someone good.