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TEAM AFFILIATES |
| Liz Carter & Team Realty |
281-391-SOLD (7653) |
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A/C and HEAT REPAIR |
| Houston Services West |
Gary |
281-578-9730 |
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cell |
713-291-2401 |
| True Fix (www.truefix.com) |
Gerald |
281-392-9334 |
| K-T All Temp |
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281-579-0789 |
| Doctor A/C - 24 hr emergency |
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281-829-3232 |
| Ziggy's A/C |
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281-391-9281 |
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APPLIANCE/ELECTRONICS REPAIR
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| Star Appliance Repair |
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713-461-9068 |
| United VTR Svcs |
Tom |
713-520-8684 |
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APPRAISERS
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| Prime Consulting Group |
Keith |
281-340-8517 |
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cell |
713-298-5983 |
| All Points Service Corp |
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713-365-0400 |
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ATTORNEYS (www.texasbar.com)
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| Corporate Law |
| Glen Nance |
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713-520-9100 |
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| Real Estate Law |
| Leigh B Meineke |
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713-463-6000 |
| James Wiedemer |
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713-664-5008 |
| Grant P Harpold |
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713-751-0800 |
| Chuck Jacobus |
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713-839-8800 |
| Richard Crow |
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832-232-0020 |
| Howard Walker |
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281-580-2522 |
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| Family & Divorce Law |
Kathy Black
(www.familymatterslawfirm.com) |
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281-398-5546 |
Foster Law Firm
(www.fortbendlawyer.com) |
Logene Foster |
281-494-3156 |
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CARPET & FLOORING (installation/cleaning)
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| Jonco |
Johnny |
281-491-3793 |
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cell |
713-857-0434 |
| Gable Commercial Carpet |
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832-643-6061 |
Flooring World
(www.flooringworldonline.com) |
Stephanie |
281-651-8099 |
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CORPORATE HOUSING
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| The Corporate Door |
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281-897-9808 |
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COUNTER TOPS
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| Gregario Soriano |
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713-775-9054 |
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CPA's |
GainerDonnelly & Desroches
(www.gddcpa.com) |
Deborah Keener |
713-965-5520 |
| Miles Harper |
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713-339-3960 |
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CUSTOM CABINETS/HOME THEATER
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| Bill Boyer |
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281-898-1658 |
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FINANCIAL SERVICES
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| Schroeder & Assoc |
Ralph |
281-362-1995 |
| Signal Securities |
Manuel Guajardo |
281-246-5141 |
| Been & Assoc |
Johnny |
713-266-2077 |
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281-236-6816 |
Bayview Financial (1031)
(www.bayview1031.com) |
Alan Finney |
305-644-2506 |
| Duane Ewing |
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281-732-7634 |
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GARAGE DOOR REPAIR
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| Garage Door Doctor |
Vincent Johnson |
281-578-7659 |
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INSPECTORS
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The Home Team
(www.hometeaminspection.com/marlatt.asp) |
Tom Marlatt |
281-477-7762 |
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832-282-8212 |
| Ion Home Inspection Svc |
Jeffrey Owen |
832-258-9978 |
| PMI |
Guy Dale |
281-498-8884 |
| All Points Service Corp |
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713-365-0400 |
Sherlock Home Insp
(www.sherlockinspections.biz) |
Christopher Harley |
281-844-8399 |
TexaSpec
(www.TexaSpec.com) |
Paul Roebuck |
281-370-6803 |
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cell |
281-541-3457 |
| Texas Pro |
Bryan Rohrer |
979-733-4808 |
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INSPECTORS FOR POOLS
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Katy Pool Co
(www.katypool.com) |
David Semmel |
832-788-7665 |
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INSURANCE COMPANIES
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Donnelly Bay Ins. Services
(www.txagent.com) |
Wanda |
713-209-0400 |
| Texas Insurance Agency |
Frank Hursh |
281-375-2655 |
| Farmers |
Harley Berry |
281-392-1400 |
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INTERIOR DESIGN
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| Trisha Dodson |
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713-248-6800 |
| Dunn's Designs |
Rebecca Switzer |
281-392-3505 |
| Wanda Frankhauser |
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713-209-0400 |
| Holiday Decoration - Home & Business |
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281-375-7838 |
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LANDSCAPING/LAWN MAINTENANCE
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| Burtram Landscape |
Dale |
281-693-6639 |
| Lady Landscape |
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281-375-7838 |
| Custom Irrigation |
Scott Phillips |
713-702-9330 |
| Richards Total Backyard Solutions |
Janet McMahan |
832-228-6942 |
| AAAAA Smart Lawn |
David Nugent |
713-298-0771 |
| Rebel Land 'n Lawn |
Justin Noll |
281-578-3121 |
| Torres Lawn & Landscape |
Tino |
832-368-4178 |
| A Better Cut Lawn Svc |
Jeff |
281-693-5296 |
| L & L Cleanup |
Steve Lightsey |
281-795-6034 |
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832-274-9970 |
| Dream Landscape Design (www.dreamlandscapedesign.com) |
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281-744-2669 |
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POOL SERVICES & NEW CONSTRUCTION
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Katy Pool Co
(www.katypool.com) |
David Semmel |
832-788-7665 |
| Casey's Pools |
Dennis/Bill |
281-392-7665 |
| Laguna Pools |
Sharon |
281-392-8833 |
| Nelson Pools |
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832-768-6185 |
| Sunset Pools |
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281-693-4896 |
| Trinity Pools |
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281-395-4269 |
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POWER WASH
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| Rick |
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281-463-8311 |
| Katy Co |
Dan Farrell |
281-398-0936 |
| L & L Cleanup |
Steve Lightsey |
281-795-6034 |
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RECRUITING & STAFFING
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Top Flyt Professional Svc
(www.topflyt.com) |
Veronica |
832-372-0281 |
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REPAIRS & REMODELING
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| Coastal Design |
Paul Milton |
281-646-1415 |
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cell |
281-684-3702 |
| RBM Maintenance |
Robert |
713-515-4266 |
| B & S Home Repair |
Harry |
281-392-9491 |
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281-578-0302 |
| Katy Co |
Dan Farrell |
281-398-0936 |
| Robert Riley |
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281-960-2830 |
| David Thaden |
281-638-5255 or |
512-470-3096 |
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ROOFING
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| Eldon Harlow |
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832-279-7930 |
| Holden Roofing |
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281-344-9083 |
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SALONS & SPAS
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| Cinco Ranch Salon & Spa |
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281-693-5772 |
| Juana Clifton |
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713-501-2151 |
| Marbella Salon & Spa |
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713-523-6905 |
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STAGING HOMES FOR SALE
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| Dunn's Designs |
Rebecca Switzer |
281-392-3505 |
Lisa Serebrin
(www.simplifyhomelife.com) |
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713-866-9581 |
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STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS
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| Chesterfield Eng |
Lewis |
713-520-5920 |
Church Foundation
(www.churchservices.net) |
Shannon |
281-497-8602 |
| John |
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713-641-1813 | |
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DENTISTS |
| Dr Derek McKaskle |
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281-599-8003 |
| Dr Michael Yarborough |
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281-392-2061 |
| Dr Brett Dyer |
Periodontist |
281-980-2344 |
| Dr Frank Davenport |
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281-497-5558 |
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DOCTORS
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| Dr Betty Halpern |
Gen Internal Med |
713-796-0577 |
| Dr Adam Czelusta |
Dermatology |
281-599-0404 |
| Dr Clinton Doerr |
Pulmonary/Sleep Med |
713-255-4000 |
| Dr Steven Hamilton |
Plastic Surgery |
713-797-1007 |
| Dr Kelly McCullagh |
OB/GYN |
281-398-8639 |
| Dr Mary Green |
Ophthalmologist |
713-521-3937 |
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DOG TRAINING/BOARDING
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Privileged Pets
(www.privilegedpets.com) |
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281-391-4343 |
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DOG GROOMERS
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| Carol's Dog Grooming |
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281-599-9002 |
| Love on a Leash |
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281-392-6688 |
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DOOR REFINISHING
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| Katy Co |
Dan Farrell |
281-398-0936 |
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cell |
832-457-2687 |
The Door Refinishing Co
(www.happydoors.com) |
Les Schoehart |
713-516-1070 |
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ELECTRICAL SERVICES
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| West Houston Electric |
Randy Deyo |
281-646-9928 |
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cell |
281-413-6798 |
| Brandt Electrical Svcs. |
Paul Brandt |
281-693-3383 |
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cell |
281-850-5666 |
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ENGINEERS
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| Criterium Hicks Engineers |
Bill Hicks |
281-491-1262 |
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FENCING
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All Points Service Corp
(www.allpointsgroup.com) |
Cliff |
713-365-0400 |
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cell |
713-907-8505 |
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FLORISTS
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| KayTee Florist |
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281-392-2101 |
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LIMOUSINES
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| Katy Cab & Limo |
Danielle Steel |
281-398-7500 |
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LOCKSMITHS
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| B & B Locksmiths |
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281-859-2020 |
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MASSAGE THERAPY
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| The Health Garden |
Joanna Aliello |
281-391-6898 |
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MAID SERVICES
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| Jessica Rivera |
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832-876-9697 |
| Westside Maids |
Tammy |
281-855-9212 |
| Merry Maids |
John (Branch Mgr) |
281-558-5996 |
| Dust Busters Deluxe |
Kennia Bryan |
281-375-7838 |
| Jessie Gallardo |
281-932-3568 |
281-934-1428 |
| L & L Cleanup |
Stacy Lightsey |
281-795-6034 |
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832-274-9970 |
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MOLD INSPECTION
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| Robert Reda |
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281-437-2945 |
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cell |
281-814-7638 |
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MORTGAGE COMPANIES
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| Bank of Texas |
Jim Inzer
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281-693-8704 |
| jinzer@bankoftexas.com |
cell |
832-641-1294 |
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MOVING SERVICES
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| Service@selectmoves.com |
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512-342-9903 |
| Katy Movers |
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281-391-3536 |
| 3 Men Movers |
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713-728-3130 |
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NAIL SALONS
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| Tracy & Lee Nails |
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281-599-0577 |
| Katy Nails |
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281-395-4490 |
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PAINTERS
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| Richard painting |
Ricardo Villatorio |
281-646-7868 |
| Isadora Arredondo |
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713-926-5873 |
| Coastal Design |
Paul Milton |
281-646-1415 |
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cell |
281-684-3702 |
| Drew Mabray |
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713-530-4043 |
| Katy Co |
Dan Farrell |
281-398-0936 |
| Serendipity Studios |
Shannon Hartfield |
281-828-0944 |
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PERSONAL ORGANIZER
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| Lisa Serebrin - home organizing expert |
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713-206-9581 |
- party planning
- lesson planning
- gift shopping/wrapping
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PHOTOGRAPHER |
| West Houston Photograpy |
Oscar Cruz |
281-371-2401 |
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281-782-2665 |
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PLUMBING
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| Humphrey's Plumbing |
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281-347-7473 |
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STRUCTURAL REPAIRS
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Church Foundation
(www.churchservices.net) |
Shannon |
281-497-8602 |
| Foundation Specialists |
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281-208-0242 |
| Atlas Foundation |
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281-479-5247 |
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SYSTEMS/COMPUTERS
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| Bconnected Technologies |
Richard Long |
713-721-6100 |
| (www.bconnectedtechnologies.com) |
cell |
281-753-0489 |
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SURVEY
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| All Points Service Corp |
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713-365-0400 |
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TAX PROTEST
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Advalorem Tax Net
(www.advaloremtax.net) |
Paul Faulkner |
281-474-2300 |
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TERMITE & PEST TREATMENT
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| Amerispec |
Guy Dale |
281-498-8884 |
| The Home Team |
Tom Marlatt |
281-477-7762 |
| Bug, Inc |
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281-391-4094 |
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TRASH HAULING
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| L & L Cleanup |
Steve Lightsey |
281-795-6034 |
| Got Junk |
713-343-0315 |
1-800-got-junk |
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TREE CARE
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| Artistic Trees |
Leon |
281-858-5232 |
| Byron's Tree Service |
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281-578-8733 |
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UTILITIES
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| See our web site: www.lizcarter.com |
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VETERINARIANS
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Williamsburg Animal Clinic
(www.williamsburg-vets.com) |
Brad Mc Cary |
281-347-0246 |
| Cinco Ranch Vet Hosp |
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281-693-7387 |
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WALLPAPER INSTALLATION
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| Steve Chalk |
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281-347-2900
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WINDOW CLEANING
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| Fish Window Cleaning- Cindy Bassett |
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281-589-5566
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WINDOW COVERINGS
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| The Whole Nine Yards |
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281-531-5082 |
Creative Custom Blinds
(www.creativeblinds.com) |
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281-392-4200 |
Ron Austin's Discount
(www.ronaustinblinds.com) |
Henry |
281-873-4473 |
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281-389-9502 |
| Dunn's Designs |
Rebecca Switzer |
281-392-3505 |
| A-1 Blinds & Shutters |
Joe Buchanan |
832-473-1350 |
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WINDOW REPLACEMENT
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Renaissance Window & Doors
(www.renwd.com) |
John Henry |
713-961-2893 |
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WROUGHT IRON GATES & STAIRCASES
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| Rabata Decorative Metal |
Mohd |
713-957-1820 | |  
About Appraisals >Working With A Real Estate Agent
It is not unusual for homeowners to yield to the temptation to try to sell their own home. It seems easy enough--just place an ad in the weekend paper and wait for buyers to show up. Although it may seem simple, real estate sales transactions are extremely complex proceedings.
The first pitfall can come with pricing your property realistically. Homeowners often price their property too high initially, then drastically slash the price when weeks go buy without an offer. Even if a prospective buyer agrees to the initial asking price, there could be complications if the buyers begin to feel that they have agreed to pay too much, or if the lender's appraisal values the property at far less than the agreed-upon price. Some clients hire agents to market their home professionally after weeks or months of trying to sell their own home without success, or after their FSBO transaction fell through.
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This term describes how homes look from the street; this first impression is very important to prospective homebuyers. |
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