Not only do our clients need the best agent representation, but they need the best attorneys, inspectors, lenders and resources after closing too! We are committed to building out a comprehensive list of important professionals you will need on your real estate journey!
We recommend you speak to three different professionals in each category so you can make the best INFORMED decision! A name on this list does NOT have to be used if you have your own real estate team in place!
*Important note: please make sure your chosen attorney is LOCAL to where you are buying as real estate practices vary throughout the state and they should SPECIALIZE in real estate, not just do it on the side!
Attorney recommendation:

607-432-3611
Richard Harlem
EMAIL: info@harlemlawoffice.com
Colonial Hall
493 Chestnut Street, Suite 2
Oneonta, NY 13820
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Sophianna S. Hyzer | Legal Assistant (will connect you with available counsel)
COUGHLIN & GERHART, LLP
38 West Street, Suite 3, PO Box 60, Walton, NY 13856 | Tel: 607.865.6507 | Fax: 607.865.6509 (Tues-Fri)
109 North Main Street, Bainbridge, NY 13733 | Tel: 607.967.2221 | Fax: 607.723.1530 (Mon.)
shyzer@cglawoffices.com | cglawoffices.com
Attorney at Law
526 Main Street
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 433-0090
Inspector Recommendation:

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Josh Wood
Insurance Recommendations:

Oneonta, NY – 326 Main Street
607-432-6900
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Putnam Agency


Need a mortgage?

Jennifer Noble NMLS# 2437736
Licensed Loan Originator
Homestead Funding Corp. NMLS# 3232
1707 Oriskany Street, Unit 110,
Utica, NY 13502
315-239-0131
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Dwayne Marcus
Consumer Loan Officer
NMLS: 2297999
The Delaware National Bank of Delhi
Phone: 855-483-3544 (Sidney Office)
Email: dwaynem@dnbd.net
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Selina Gelatt
https://cbna.com/employee/selina-gelatt
Selina S. Gelatt nmls#690898
AVP, Mortgage Loan Consultant
5378 St. Hwy. 28, PO Box 305
Cooperstown, NY 13326
P: 607-547-8993 (Ext. 62510)
C: 607-434-8322
F: 607-547-7224

Here are some useful links for property research:
Otsego County (Tax Assessments, GIS, NOT Clerks Office)
Otsego Clerks Records (not free)
Property Details
austinspection@gmail.com