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Preparing for a Listing Appointment with Adam Garrett
Above, photo from a former listing of mine in Poquoson. Image courtesy American Real Estate Media Below, I share details to sellers about acquiring a comparative market analysis (CMA) on their real estate in a listing appointment. What Adam may be sharing during the initial meeting if it is not on the property I don't list any properties without going on site, but sometimes it's best to do an initial seller consultation off-site, which is best done via video rather than ove
Adam Garrett
Nov 14, 202210 min read


About Adam B Garrett: Central & Eastern VA Real Estate Agent
Basics of My Real Estate 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 received awards for sales volume 5 years as of 12/25, however, throughout my career, I have prioritized seeking unmatched service and offerings over sales volume . That helps to explain how I put together the most comprehensive list of programs to reduce home costs privately that I am aware of
Adam Garrett
Nov 7, 202210 min read


Adam Garrett's Digital Tool Belt
Above: the 5 multiple listing services I have access to as of 11/22 While my physical tools to help buyers and sellers are extensive,...
Adam Garrett
Nov 4, 20227 min read


Adam's Real Estate Agent Gadget & Tool List
Above: view of my mobile office setup, here in the Gather co-working space in Norfolk, one of a number of office options I have. My primary tools/gadgets: While my digital tools are also extensive & not listed here, I either have available to bring or bring by default physical tools & gadgets to showings (for listings and for buyers) that most agents simply don't invest in, such as but not limited to the following tools, organized by use type. Keep in mind that while my ove
Adam Garrett
Nov 4, 202210 min read


Adam's Area Photos For Listings
A commonly neglected element of real estate photography is area amenity photos, taken not at the home itself, but from the air and from...
Adam Garrett
Oct 25, 20228 min read


Basic Elements of Preparing Your Home Before a Listing Appointment
Before you list your home, & even before your initial listing appointment, it's a good idea to at least get a start on the exterior of...
Adam Garrett
Oct 21, 20228 min read


Adam Garrett's Coverage Map
My coverage map is more expansive for sellers than for buyers. Below you'll find my coverage map for buyers , arranged by price of home, with some exceptions that I'll get into (i.e. $50k lower thresholds from October-February). Below you'll find my coverage map for Sellers , arranged by price of home, with some exceptions that I'll get into (i.e. $50k lower thresholds from October-February). The orange items above in 6 locations are the base of operations for the 6 MLS (4 d
Adam Garrett
Oct 1, 202210 min read


Adam's Sunday Policy Details
Listing % dates of entry into REIN MLS 5 week sample The Basics of Adam's availability on Sundays I do real estate Monday-Saturday. I...
Adam Garrett
Aug 14, 20229 min read


Why Adam likes to ask listing agents/sellers about video/pictures prior to showings
Put simply, even when a Matterport 3D tour of a property interior & exterior is available, no listing will ever have pictures covering every surface, whether you're looking under a sink, at a label to see the model number and other information (my most common picture in showings), whether there is some sort of change since the original photos, video a dripping pipe actively hurting a property to send to a listing agent that likely doesn't know about it, look at an area not p
Adam Garrett
Apr 4, 202213 min read
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