ADAM GARRETT

Adam Garrett's Real Estate Pages My primary website is this one: https://www.abgre.com/ My Real Estate Blog My Real Estate Facebook Page My Zillow Profile (most of my sales listed) My Realtor.com Profile (the highest # of former client recommendations provided in one place) About Adam I serve full-time at Garrett Realty Partners & have since May 2014 when I started in the marketing department before transitioning to sales in February 2015. I have received awards for vol

Seller preferences highly vary, but here are some typical components of offers that sellers I represent appreciate, as well as other...

Above, photo from a former listing of mine in Hampton. Image by Adam I wanted to share more details on my aerials in this article....

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Here I'll be going over various items regarding ratified contracts for buyers. REIN Offers vs VAR Offers REIN Offers (Hampton Roads) vs VAR Offers (Typically, but Not Always, Outside Hampton Roads) Deadlines Caveat - Go by the Contract if Standard Provision Below Not Used My deadlines below are for typical REIN or VAR contracts, though keep in mind that many items can be struck on contracts so if that was the case, or if a number was input in a location that had a different d

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It's not uncommon for me to have sellers asking me what I charge for commissions. I have a spreadsheet that goes over those figures in...

One of the ways that I assist buyers and sellers, especially buyers, is by providing guidance to boost their budgeting power, especially prior to a house purchase. Below I wanted to provide some guidance on best practices before a meeting. Also keep in mind that I am a licensed real estate agent, not a certified public accountant, attorney, or certified financial planner & any insights I have are best discussed with your CPA, financial planner, or attorney when relevant to th

With many free options available for residents as well as paid options available, Denbigh Community Center is a significant asset to the...

One of the ways that I assist buyers and sellers, especially buyers, is by providing guidance to boost their credit, especially prior to a house purchase. Below I wanted to provide some guidance on best practices before a meeting. Also keep in mind that I am a licensed real estate agent, not a certified public accountant, attorney, or certified financial planner & any insights I have are best discussed with your CPA, financial planner, or attorney when relevant to their respe

So you've chosen a real estate agent, prepared your real estate for sale, and are ready to sign the paperwork. Now what? A lot of the...

So you're under contract with a buyer! Now what? You may want to refer to the Responsibilities & Inspector Options Including Deadlines...

While not fully comprehensive on all responsibilities, deadlines, & Inspector options, I've developed a resource to provide a brief synopsis of some of the main items to focus on. To use this spreadsheet most effectively, it's important to keep in mind the following:

It's hard for many who aren't in business for themselves to grasp just how far 2-10 minutes of your time can go in the life of someone...

There are forms that are often signed at time of buyer brokerage agreement in addition to the buyer brokerage agreement itself. These aren't required forms at Garrett Realty Partners, but strongly encouraged. These forms go through a wide variety of issues that are very helpful for buyers to know about. They are primarily an FYI on potential issues.

I was asked today some good questions about land that I felt deserved an article. Image by Adam General Concepts: Where to Find Land The place to start will be with a listing agent that has access to the MLS in the cities/counties that you're considering. However, unlike home purchases, it's critical to not stop there, & have feeds set up with more than 1 source. For instance, with land purchases, I've seen where 3 of 17 results used Bright MLS out of those options shown on Z

The top location where I've helped the highest number of owners to sell their land, houses, and townhouses is Hampton. Since I began...

Below, I detail various aspects of agents filling in for a buyer's or seller's primary agent, especially when filling in for me. I also...

I've been asked before if I am willing to work on holidays. For some holidays, I am, but that's not always the case. For instance, I...

Image by Adam for a former listing in Hampton, VA Many buyers and sellers are aware of the fact that which agent you choose to represent you, should you not attempt a solo purchase or sale, has a high impact on your purchase or sale experience. Many are not aware that when buying or selling from out of town, which agent you choose to represent you matters even more. Here are some of the top areas of importance for those buying or selling from out of town: Samsung Ultra Camera