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Viewing Photos & Video on Google Drive
Related Visual Focus: Tips for Video Showings of Real Estate (i.e. a House) Adam Garrett's Video Visuals for Out-of-Town Buyers/Sellers...
Adam Garrett
Sep 9, 20231 min read


What to do if You Already Decided on an Agent Without a Referral from Adam or Adam's Opinion of Them
Typically, getting a referral from Adam will be the best approach to finding an agent in an area &/or price range that Adam doesn't...
Adam Garrett
Sep 7, 20231 min read


How to Factor Commute When Buying Real Estate
Above: Berkley Bridge Opening in Norfolk - Image by Adam Garrett There are some factors to keep in mind when considering what areas you...
Adam Garrett
Aug 23, 20235 min read


SE VA Real Estate Agent Assistance for Investors
How a SE VA real estate agent can assist investors, via purchases, sales, receiving off market properties from wholesalers, marketing assistance, & more.
Adam Garrett
Aug 21, 20233 min read


Final Walk-Through Inspection on Real Estate
Disclosure On Changing Contractual Language Over Time & the Need to Refer to Your Contract Primarily The language below is accurate as of...
Adam Garrett
Aug 16, 20238 min read


Real Estate Median Market Time
Image above courtesy REIN & Domus Analytics for Hampton Roads The median market time is a measure of the housing market that helps you...
Adam Garrett
Aug 7, 20233 min read


Appraisal Guarantees in Real Estate
Appraisal guarantees are where a buyer makes an offer where they guarantee, cash at closing, to pay above the appraisal amount, typically...
Adam Garrett
Aug 4, 20233 min read


Capitalize On Your Commute
If you find yourself getting into tickets or accidents due to distraction, or if you just want to reduce the possibility of the 2 while...
Adam Garrett
Jul 31, 20237 min read


Digital Options When Buying or Selling a Home
The digital options today with video, documents, & education in the home buying & selling process are extensive. Whether viewing a...
Adam Garrett
Jul 27, 20234 min read


Credit Card Strategies for Home Expenses
Above: Salamander in Middleburg, VA from a Points Stay: Image by Author While some people are very anti-credit card, and you are playing...
Adam Garrett
Jun 27, 20231 min read


Fixer Upper Loans
Renovation loans (rehab loans), are an option that can be viable, especially for singles with some liquid capital & time on their hands...
Adam Garrett
Jun 21, 20236 min read


Escrow Hold Backs: Appraisal Required Repairs
Escrow Hold Back - is where a piece of real estate is purchased with money that the buyer or seller has put forward in escrow (from...
Adam Garrett
Jun 21, 20232 min read


Cost Guide to Repairs & Remodeling
Here I'm publishing one of my many unpublished spreadsheets that I've used exclusively with clients in the past. Navigation: Be sure to...
Adam Garrett
Jun 17, 20231 min read


How to Find a Real Estate Agent That Speaks Your 1st Language Online
Image courtesy Realtor.com In the home buying or selling process, if you're looking to purchase in the United States, or another country...
Adam Garrett
May 19, 20231 min read


Zillow Zestimate Accuracy
On at least one occasion I've had an experienced agent mock me for giving any credence to Zillow Zestimates surrounding a home. In this...
Adam Garrett
May 11, 20237 min read


How To Identify What Zoning a Property is In
In this article I wanted to identify how to identify the zone that a property is in. Image courtesy gis2.nngov.com
Adam Garrett
May 2, 20231 min read


New Listing! 396 Georgetown Loop, Newport News, VA 23608
Link to property Showings:
Adam Garrett
Apr 28, 20231 min read


The Importance of Timeliness in Real Estate
Time is of the essence in this business and an extra 24 hrs can mean the difference in a deal or no deal or thousands of dollars at...
Adam Garrett
Apr 12, 202311 min read


Detailed Questions for Home Inspectors
See the related page here for basic elements of service provider determinations & here for termite/moisture inspector questions. If...
Adam Garrett
Dec 12, 20227 min read


Basic Elements of Service Provider Determinations
In real estate transactions & outside of real estate transactions, it can be helpful to know how to find service providers. While no...
Adam Garrett
Dec 12, 20221 min read
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