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Gun Laws in Virginia
Above - my dad & I in a basic duck blind Disclosures (i.e. verify with the most up-to-date government websites) It is best to always...
Adam Garrett
Jan 12, 20243 min read


Can My Agent Offer Me a Discount, Meal, Valuable Service, Raffle, Donation in my Name, or Gift for Referring Them Business?
By quoting the below, I am not stating that I agree with the below (since I am not an attorney), but that the sources I'm quoting below...
Adam Garrett
Jan 5, 20247 min read


Referrals to Real Estate Agents Across the Globe
Information for Buyers & Sellers on Receiving a Referral: The Problem with Many Sources to Find an Agent Many people today are finding...
Adam Garrett
Dec 30, 20235 min read


Marinas, Ramps, & Water Type (Fresh vs Salt) in Virginia
Toggle the Boat Ramps Option Above to Show Free Ramps; Do a Search for "Marina" To Show Marinas Image by Adam See embedded map below Free Boat Ramps & Launches When only "Free Boat Ramps & Launches" is selected above, it shows some of the many free boat ramps & other places to launch boats freely located in SE VA. Here's a 3rd party location to check options: Paid Marinas If you go to my map above, select "Paid Attractions & Amenities, type in "Marina", & (before hitting ente
Adam Garrett
Dec 26, 20231 min read


Escalation Clauses in Real Estate
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...
Adam Garrett
Dec 21, 20236 min read


Realtor.com Value Projections for Top 100 US Metros in 2024
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....
Adam Garrett
Dec 13, 20231 min read


Financial (i.e. Tax) Incentives for Investment Property, Businesses, Commercial & Industrial Real Estate in the US & Virginia
Image courtesy City of Hampton While much is said of various incentives available for owner-occupant home buyers, not nearly as much...
Adam Garrett
Nov 25, 202320 min read


Questions in Real Estate
The Importance of Agent Candor & Honesty With Questions & Suggestions w/ Buyers & Sellers When a buyer or seller wants to do something,...
Adam Garrett
Nov 8, 20236 min read


Real Estate Auctions
In this article I'll be going through information including the following: Unique Elements of Auctions Auction Tips Sites to check for...
Adam Garrett
Oct 25, 20239 min read


Options for Sellers Looking to Sell Who Don't Want to List Online
For the vast majority of sellers, the best way to sell their home to achieve maximum value is going to be to list on 1 or more Multiple...
Adam Garrett
Oct 11, 20235 min read


REIN Buyer Possession Agreements
In this article I'll be going over the option for a buyer to possess a property prior to closing, specifically sharing the buyer...
Adam Garrett
Oct 4, 20232 min read


REIN First Right of Refusal
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...
Adam Garrett
Sep 9, 20232 min read


What Buyers Should Do After Home Inspection Contingency Is Removed
In this article I'll be going over your next steps following home inspection contingency removal, assuming that you had one to begin...
Adam Garrett
Sep 6, 20235 min read


Air Quality & Sickness by Area & in Your Home
Image Courtesy National Institute of Health When considering a move as well as considering activities in your current home & area, it's...
Adam Garrett
Sep 2, 202314 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


Tips for House Buyers After Closing
In this article, I'll be sharing tips for buyers following closing on real estate. Rebate? In some cases, buyers will get a rebate after...
Adam Garrett
Aug 16, 202310 min read


Home Maintenance Tips
In this article, I wanted to provide some home maintenance tips geared toward new homeowners. Please keep in mind that I am only a real...
Adam Garrett
Aug 16, 202311 min read


ShowingTime & General Showing Optimized Instructions & Best Practices for Sellers
Image courtesy Showingtime ShowingTime Basics What is ShowingTime? " ShowingTime is the leading showing software and market stats service provider for the residential real estate industry ." " Sellers working with one of the more than 950,000 real estate agents utilizing ShowingTime products and services can expect more showings, a higher feedback response rate and a better home-selling experience ." Agents can make appointments with Showingtime by the app, website, or by
Adam Garrett
Aug 16, 20237 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
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