Agent to Agent Hourly Assistance
- Adam Garrett
- Jan 8, 2024
- 1 min read
Updated: Apr 14, 2024
Above - Adam viewing an attic with his ladder for a client.
Notable tools I have available
1. Most powerful flashlight sold MS18
2. Laser measurer
3. Laser temperature reader
4. Thermal imaging camera
5. Samsung Galaxy S-23 Ultra 5-G as of date of publication (check with me about my most recent phone if after publication date & S-24 or later has come out; I have had the latest Samsung Galaxy for the past few years)
6. Mavic Air 2 drone
7. Ladder
8. Toolbox including drill
9. Outlet tester
10. Ricoh Theta Z-1 3D camera
My Fees (Higher than Most)
Like rental assistance, where I also charge tenants by the hour, I do not actively pursue agent-to-agent assistance but am willing to help at times. Fees may be lower than the below at times, by my discretion, if an agent with more experience than me has helped fill in for me for a lower amount before vs the below.
My fees (for all time spent from 9-5 & 6 PM -8:30 PM Monday-Saturday) are:
$75/hr from January-February
$80/hr from November-December
$85/hr from September-October & in March
$90/hr in August
$100/hr from April-July
Adam doesn't do Sundays. He is available from 6 AM-9 AM (which includes travel time etc.) for an additional $15/hr surcharge on top of his typical fees.
Keep in mind that charges are based on time at property, admin time, & transit.
I try to be very thorough with my work which takes more time than most Realtors for admin & in-person assistance. Please let me know in advance if you'd like me to only spend a certain amount of time at the property or if there is a certain amount of time that the showing window is limited to based on the buyer or the listing agent.
My Location Which Impacts My Fees
He is based out of Benns Church in Isle of Wight County, with a typical drive time to the following during non-peak times
<4 minutes:
Isle of Wight County: Benns Grant
5ish minutes:
Suffolk: Chuckatuck
10ish minutes:
Isle of Wight County: Carrollton- Eagle Harbor
Isle of Wight County: Smithfield- Cypress Creek
Isle of Wight County: Smithfield- Smithfield Station
Suffolk: Governors Pointe
15ish minutes:
Isle of Wight County: Rushmere
Newport News: Mercury blvd & Jefferson Ave Intersection
Suffolk: Sentara Obici Hospital
20ish minutes:
Chesapeake: Hall Nissan Chesapeake
Hampton: West Mercury Blvd Chick-fil-A
Suffolk: Sentara BelleHarbour
Suffolk: Bon Secours Harbour View Medical Plaza
Surry: County line W of Rushmere
25ish minutes:
Isle of Wight County: Windsor
Newport News: Christopher Newport University
Portsmouth: Harris Teeter on Tyre Neck Rd
Suffolk: Downtown
30ish minutes :
Chesapeake on 64
Hampton University
Newport News office at GRP
Norfolk: Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Poquoson: Intersection of Wythe Creek Rd & Cary's Chapel Rd
Portsmouth: Norfolk Naval Shipyard
Portsmouth: Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center
Yorktown on 17
35ish minutes:
Norfolk: Norfolk State University
Norfolk Zoo
Surry: Jamestown Scotland Ferry
Sussex County: Wakefield
40ish minutes:
Franklin
York County: Seaford
45ish minutes:
Gloucester Point
James City County: Busch Gardens
Sussex County: Waverly
Virginia Beach: Regent University
55ish minutes:
Virginia Beach: Oceanfront
1 hr 10ish minutes:
Mathews County line w/ Gloucester County on John Clayton Memorial Highway
1 hr 15ish minutes:
Chesterfield County: county line on 95 after Colonial Heights
Petersburg City Hall
1 hr 25ish minutes:
Richmond city line on 95 after Chesterfield County
MLS Access
As of the date of this publication I have access to REIN, CBRAR, CVR, WBG, & NNeck MLS.
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My Showing Style
In my opinion, my feedback to buyers prior to & within showings is within the top 1% of agents in terms of informing buyers of pros & cons so that buyers can make the most informed decision.
Go here for more details.
Why I Personally Pay More for Experienced Agents When I Seek Agent Fill Ins
I share the following in my article on my agent fill ins for me when I can't be somewhere:
"Many agents miss the mark, in my opinion, regarding agent fill-ins by asking whatever agents in their firm are available to show properties for a relatively small fee rather than exclusively asking those who are experienced agents for a higher fee. Often if a video showing is involved, agent fill-in requests won't include any sorting by video options either, despite how critical the quality of the video element of a showing is whenever a video showing is performed.
When I have a buyer that needs a showing, I will typically first reach out to my go-to experienced agents...I don't feel threatened by their greater levels of experience and feel that they will do a better job than those with low experience despite not doing as good of a job as me according to what my buyers have told me in feedback. If I'm unable to get a fill-in from one of my go-to agents, I will reach out to more agents, but when doing so, provide minimum criteria, always including minimum career transaction volume in that criteria."
Non-Compete Agreements Available
Adam personally likes to get agent fill-ins that are more experienced than him, while not concerned that his clients will like them more than him. No matter how experienced the agent, Adam typically gets the impression that they like Adam's showing style more. In the event that you are concerned that Adam will "take your buyer" and that they will like him more than you, he has no problem with signing non-compete agreements, & will promptly let you know if he is sought out by your buyer soon after the fact.
Buyer Brokerage Requirement for Buyers
While not an attorney, it is Adam's opinion that buyer brokerage agreements are legally required in VA. He won't do showings for you if you don't have an established buyer brokerage agreement in typical circumstances unless clear in the law that it's a special circumstance (i.e. if you're the listing agent & he acts on behalf of you to represent the seller)
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