I try to use other screening criteria to judge whether someone is reliable and would take care of my place.

Building a reliable team involves a lot of trial and error, and it can be a lengthy process. 

Much easier to do business there in terms of regulation but harder to come by a reliable cleaning/handyman/PMteam and smaller pool of contractors.You need to decide what is important to you.

Home Warranty =Big ScamGet a reliable Contractor in your  pocket. 

They are not the most reliable doors around. 

Another vote for Schlage Encode (easy setup if you use Android, very reliable, great battery life even with heavy usage) and more straightforward for us than Yale Assure (which we also tested).

I have other clients that like using Choice HW but I find they are not as responsive or reliable. 

Also, you need a reliable source of funds to get these done.

Do you have any reliable contractors contacts  information? 

My primary goal is to find a legal partner who is responsive, reliable, and thorough, ensuring that all parties are kept in the loop and that closing can proceed smoothly without last-minute surprises or delays.I'm reaching out to this knowledgeable community for advice:Have you worked with law firms not based in the state where you were purchasing property, and if so, how was your experience?