I just gave an offer for first home in NJ. What’s the best way to find a reputable inspection company/person as well as handyman for future house fix?Thanks

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Word of mouth (from neighbor, barber, church), Nextdoor app, neighborhood Facebook groups, Google reviews just to name a few resources

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Your realtor should definitely have inspectors in their Rolodex.

For a handyman, I suggest joining a neighborhood FB group or next door.

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Find a good inspector. Wouldn’t trust realtors inspector unless you know them really well.

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Your realtor would be a good source of info. Or if you know anyone else who bought in the area and ask them if they liked their inspector and how through they were.
Also you can ask the sellers agent for handymen. The sellers agent maybe more familiar with the area.

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