ADAM GARRETT

Adam, during a dual live and recorded listing appointment with out-of-town sellers whom he helped purchase the property and then sell the property while they were in California. The picture includes Adam's dual Samsung Galaxy Ultra phone camera setup for 1 live and 1 recorded feed from separate devices. Here are the top reasons why in-person or virtual face-to-face meetings are much better than alternatives for sellers for an initial consultation: More Educational with Screen

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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How sellers pay real estate listing agents, i.e. commission structure, listing agent vs buyer agent commissions, when payment occurs, quality variance, etc

Navigating some of the numerous elements involved in determining the cost soon before listing & around the time of closing on a home sale, focusing on net.

Closed Sales Prices w/ Seasonal Trends per REIN MLS (Hampton Roads) from 2009 to 2021 There are a variety of factors involved regarding...

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

Image courtesy Shane LoVoie Photography of a Recent Home Sale of Adam's Sometimes a seller will ask me before I list with them, "What if...

Video for a former listing of Adam Garrett's After years of accumulating area photos , Central & Eastern VA area resources , and area video, I recently introduced options for premium video packages for Central & Eastern Virginia house sales in my coverage area which includes Hampton Roads, Greater Richmond, the Middle Peninsula, & the Northern Neck. All my listings come standard with Matterport virtual tours , aerials , professional photos, and much more. Impact of Video on

While I'm unaware of elsewhere in the United States where these are happening, I've brought Matterport 3D tours from the house to the neighborhood amenities to Central & Eastern VA in 3 neighborhoods (w/ the majority completed for 3 more from James City County to Suffolk) with plans for many more. Examples of completed neighborhoods are: Coventry neighborhood Matterport w/ home Coventry MLS example home w/ Adam's marketing included Benns Grant neighborhood Matterport w/ hom

The market in Hampton Roads is in a relatively good place. Home values are growing, but not growing at too rapid of a rate that would stimulate future crash concerns. Home values are also still quite affordable & below the Virginia median price and the national median price. Inventory is relatively low. In this article, I'll be sharing via graph form more on the current state of the market, and focusing as well on historic and recurring trends. The below is best viewed on a d

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

When Will I Receive Requests & Receive the Home Inspection? Typically it's sometime between the the day it's performed and the deadline....

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 closing. When that happens, it's important to pay very close attention to the contract details to see if that's possible without significant consequences. What is Contract Termination? According to Juro , "Contract termination is the process of ending a contract before the obligations within it have been fulfilled by all parties. This means

Image courtesy Penfed Credit Union In this article, I'll be linking a number of resources & information I have regarding credit &/or finances available for those looking to purchase, rent, sell, or be a landlord. Finances Generally Budgeting Budgeting Meeting with Adam Saving on Taxes for Real Estate Tax Relief & Deferral Banking Cash Saving Tips Homestead Exemptions on Real Estate in VA vs Other States Factors Impacting Supply & Demand on Real Estate That Influence Prices SE

Over 100 articles going step by step through the home-selling process, w/ info applicable in the US & some info specific to SE VA i.e. Hampton Roads & RVA

His standard offerings in Hampton Roads, Greater Richmond, the Middle Peninsula, and the Northern Neck include professional photos, a Matterport 3-D tour on a Matteport Pro 3 Camera, aerials, top .1% area photos & more. Choose from a few competitive listing package tiers.