ADAM GARRETT

Should real estate agents winterize or dewinterize a house? This article breaks down the liability risks, industry norms, and best practices — including why these tasks are best left to licensed professionals and how agents can protect themselves and their clients.

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Image Courtesy Google Maps & American Classic Self Storage The question of storage often comes up in real estate, especially around the...

The primary hurdle after contract ratification between buyer and seller is the home inspection, but even after repairs are agreed on,...

Here are some ways to unintentionally part ways from your favorite agent, in some cases, with no option to turn back the time when you...

All images courtesy Freecycle Whether you're a 1st-time buyer looking to save money, moving here from another country and trying to cut...

Image Courtesy Art Louis Photography from a Former Listing of Adam's What can buyers and sellers expect in terms of condition at closing?...

There are times with contracts in real estate where where buyer or seller feel that it would no longer be best to keep moving forward to...

In many cases, a home you own won't count against you for a variety of supplemental support. That said, there are some cases when...

A typical assumption in real estate is where a buyer assumes a seller's loan at the time of sale, often at a lower interest rate than the...

Above: Richmond - Image by Author Impact of Supply & Demand on Real Estate Moseley Real Estate School in their broker course states the...

Information for Buyers & Sellers on Receiving a Referral: The Problem with Many Sources to Find an Agent Many people today are finding...

What is an escalation clause? With an escalation clause, a buyer could make an offer for $400k on a home listed for $450k, with an...

Realtor.com has come out with market forecasts for 2024. The results are good for Hampton Roads, ranked #16 out of the 100 largest U.S....

The Importance of Agent Candor & Honesty With Questions & Suggestions w/ Buyers & Sellers When a buyer or seller wants to do something,...

In this article I'll be going over the option for a buyer to possess a property prior to closing, specifically sharing the buyer...

It's not uncommon for buyers and sellers, especially those with mortgages, to want to avoid closing at the beginning of the month, but...

A first right of refusal, also known as a "kick-out clause" is a way to protect the seller when the buyer has a significant contingency...

I believe that it's critical for prospective buyers & sellers to be informed prior to a virtual showing about how to best go about it. In...

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