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Thank you again for allowing me to assist you with buying real estate in the Greater Columbia area. Oftentimes, I’m asked for referrals of service providers that provide service in relation to the home buying process. This is especially helpful to families relocating to the Greater Columbia area from other parts of the USA.

The names and businesses that I list and suggest below are of professionals/businesses that I have known to provide excellent service and fair pricing. This is a list only for convenience to you. You, of course, are welcome to research and select your own providers of the services listed below that you may need. I can make no warranty or guarantee of the service provided or of your expectation for such service(s).

Accommodations
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Home Inspection (*)
Housemaster Home Inspections
Joe Boyle
Telephone: (803) 491-5427
Internet

Termite Inspection (CL100 letter) (*)
Bugman Pest Elimination
Vince Sanford / Steve Borden
Telephone: (803) 951-3111
(call also for quarterly pest control and termite treatments)

Heating and Air Inspection (HVAC letter) (*)
State Mechanical
Mike Hickman
Telephone: (803) 791-4810
Internet
(call also for service and repair work)

Home Repairs
Noel Home Repair
Jason Noel
Telephone: (803) 309-6816
email

Real Estate Attorney (for closing) (*)
Tom Anderson, Attorney-at-Law
Tom Anderson
Telephone: (803) 798-4102
email

(*) We typically schedule these appointments after you make a choice of service provider.

Mortgages
SMART TIP: Please pre-qualify before writing a contract offer; it helps with an offer and there is no cost or obligation

Wachovia Mortgage
Nathan Ballentine
Telephone: (803) 343-3234
Toll-free: (877) 325-9432
Internet
email

1st Metropolitan Mortgage
Randy Brown
Telephone: (803) 732-5787
Toll-free: (866) 456-5511
Internet
email

First Citizens Bank
Rick Pascal
Telephone: (803) 781-3414
Internet
email

Homeowners Mortgage
Mike Wetzel
Telephone: (803) 765-7282
Internet
email

Insurance
Homeowners insurance is required to be obtained prior to closing. Ohter insurance and financial services are also available.

Allstate
Terri Veletto
Telephone: (803) 748-8188
Internet
email

State Farm
Terri Brock
Telephone: (803) 772-4000
Internet
email

Affordable Insurance Group
Julius Jones
Telephone: (803) 798-4449
Internet
email

Moving Company
Smith Dray Line
Cherie McDonald
Telephone: (803) 754-2653
Internet
email

More Information
Columbia SC real estate
Mel Coker's Home Buying Guide for
Columbia, SC real estate
Relocation Tips and Links
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Mel Coker
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