ADAM GARRETT

I often use Google Sheets. Here are some basic things to know in case you're unfamiliar. Basics to Note: Editing Navigation on a Desktop...

Here I'll be going over various items regarding ratified contracts for buyers. REIN Offers vs VAR Offers REIN Offers (Hampton Roads) vs VAR Offers (Typically, but Not Always, Outside Hampton Roads) Deadlines Caveat - Go by the Contract if Standard Provision Below Not Used My deadlines below are for typical REIN or VAR contracts, though keep in mind that many items can be struck on contracts so if that was the case, or if a number was input in a location that had a different d

It's not uncommon for me to have sellers asking me what I charge for commissions. I have a spreadsheet that goes over those figures in...

A common buyer brokerage agreement used in VA that those at my firm, Garrett Realty Partners (GRP), used to use is the Virginia...

So you've chosen a real estate agent, prepared your real estate for sale, and are ready to sign the paperwork. Now what? A lot of the...

So you're under contract with a buyer! Now what? You may want to refer to the Responsibilities & Inspector Options Including Deadlines...

A home that went under contract 3 times, the 3rd time via a backup contract, with the seller terminating offer #2 once contractually able...

In this article, I'll be going over, in brief, the Virginia Association of Realtors (VAR) buyer brokerage agreements in chronological...

There are forms that are often signed at time of buyer brokerage agreement in addition to the buyer brokerage agreement itself. These...

Digital signatures are an incredible development in expediting signatures by parties all across the world executing the same document....

In this article, I wanted to go over why seller surveys are important. Why Seller Surveys? More Details: Related: Google Sheets Basics...

Today I was asked about what the "termination clause" was in my listing agreement in the event that the seller was unhappy with my...

Map of my coverage area for sellers based on price range with MLS in orange & whited-out areas being areas without as solid MLS coverage...

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...

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...

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...

There is typically not 1 "right time" for a walk-through unless repairs aren't completed until <48 hrs before closing. Typically I...

1. Owner Occupants, Nonprofits, & Government Agencies Only May Initially Make Offers There is typically an “ exclusive ” period initially...