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Disclosures Typically Signed at Time of Buyer Brokerage Agreement at GRP
There are forms that are often signed at time of buyer brokerage agreement in addition to the buyer brokerage agreement itself. These...
Adam Garrett
Feb 4, 20231 min read


Rent or Buy Calculator
Among real estate-related calculators, one of the most difficult to accurately determine is the rent vs buy calculator, despite...
Adam Garrett
Jan 20, 20234 min read


What To Do After Ruling Out Adam's Open House
As much as Adam would love to sell buyers properties where he represents the seller from an open house that he's hosting, that doesn't...
Adam Garrett
Jan 8, 20231 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


Termination of Listing or Buyer Brokerage Agreement With Agent & Their Buyers/Sellers In SE Virginia
Today I was asked about what the "termination clause" was in my listing agreement in the event that the seller was unhappy with my...
Adam Garrett
Nov 23, 202224 min read


The Importance of At Least 3 Interviews for a Real Estate Agent
Why So Many Buyers & Sellers Only Interview One Agent In cases like this one, it's popular for people to do what's easy & to...
Adam Garrett
Nov 21, 20221 min read


Competing Offer Spreadsheet
When I am representing a seller I typically include a competing offer spreadsheet. I also like to show these to buyers before an offer so...
Adam Garrett
Nov 20, 20222 min read


Adam Garrett's Video Visuals for Out of Town Buyers/Sellers
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...
Adam Garrett
Nov 19, 20221 min read


Unrepresented Buyer Wants to Make an Offer on Agent's Listing
It's important to note the following: A. Even if there is a deadline on offers, sometimes, but not always, buyers and sellers will be...
Adam Garrett
Nov 18, 20221 min read


Should You Get Solar Panels for Your Home?
In theory, as someone who enjoys hunting/gathering/fishing/gardening, I like the idea of self-sufficiency in terms of utilities, from...
Adam Garrett
Nov 12, 20229 min read


School District Ratings Comparison in East & Central VA
If you're considering school district ratings in your home purchase decision, what are some of the best resources for narrowing things down? Below I relate a few of those as well as some tips on using them effectively. I also share the above spreadsheet with some historic data, which is helpful when considering how consistently a school has kept high marks. School Resources : Public Schools Virginia Wide: Niche's Rankings for Best School Districts in Virginia Niche's Rankings
Adam Garrett
Nov 7, 20224 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


Legality Regarding Buyer Brokerage Form Prior to Showings in VA
If you are ready to do showings or have questions that I am not legally allowed to answer without a buyer brokerage, I recommend that we...
Adam Garrett
Oct 27, 202216 min read


Buying a House with Crypto-Currency
I've worked with clients before that have made a lot in crypto, but sadly most of the encounters that I have had where someone supposedly...
Adam Garrett
Oct 27, 20223 min read


Where to Find Equipment for Home Improvement
How to locate equipment to use for home improvement, including where to look & other tips. Covering borrowing, leasing, purchase, free...
Adam Garrett
Oct 22, 20228 min read


Detailed Questions for Termite (WDI) & Moisture Inspectors
Termite (wood-destroying insect) and moisture (wood-destroying organism) inspection requests aren't as simple as many make them out to...
Adam Garrett
Oct 19, 20227 min read


Homes for Sale With No Showings Allowed
In real estate, you typically are able to access homes that are listed for sale. That's not always the case, however. There are 4 types of homes where a buyer wouldn't be able to perform a showing prior to an offer on a regular basis : Buyer Unavailable Before Offer Deadline Homes where the offer deadline (actual deadline present or likely timing of when the seller will respond if no formal deadline is present) is before the buyer, the buyer's agent, & everyone else that mi
Adam Garrett
Oct 11, 20227 min read


CatFish Buyers Targeting Realtors
Image above courtesy " Catfish " There are a number of people running scams, fraud, phishing, viruses, malware, etc. targeting real...
Adam Garrett
Oct 3, 202220 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,...
Adam Garrett
Oct 1, 202210 min read
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