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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


Should You Rule Out an Agent Over Suggested List Price Differences?
I've encountered some very different scenarios regarding sellers breaking up with a prospective agent(s) over differences in perceived...
Adam Garrett
Jul 25, 20231 min read


Financing Repairs/Renovations Prior to Sale
In this article I'll be going over whether or not you should get repairs done prior to listing your home, options to do so if you don't...
Adam Garrett
Jul 19, 202311 min read


Negative Financial Impact of Quick House Sale
Did you know that homeowners have a statistically significantly higher net worth than renters? Per CNBC, "In 2019, homeowners in the...
Adam Garrett
Jul 13, 20236 min read


Non-Profit & Government Assistance with Home Repairs & Disability Adaptations
There are a number of options for non-profit and government assistance with home repairs. In this article, I'll be briefly touching on...
Adam Garrett
Jul 13, 202311 min read


Reviewing & Signing Listing Paperwork
Here is a video of me relatively briefly explaining the listing agreement & forms for disclosure: If you see anything that you have...
Adam Garrett
Jul 5, 20231 min read


What to Look for In Limited Service Agents
I am a full-service agent, not a limited-service agent, and never plan to be anything but a full-service agent. While I don't recommend...
Adam Garrett
Jul 2, 20231 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


Rainfall Monitoring For Your Home
Whether you're selling your home or not, in most places, if you don't have a built-in sprinkler system, it's best to keep tabs on whether...
Adam Garrett
Jun 20, 20231 min read


Seller Preparing for Closing
In this article, I'm preparing sellers for closing. Caveat When Seller or Buyer Possession Agreements Are In Place When a seller or buyer...
Adam Garrett
Jun 17, 202312 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


Adam's Desired Offer Elements When Representing a Seller
Seller preferences highly vary, but here are some typical components of offers that sellers I represent appreciate, as well as other...
Adam Garrett
May 29, 202314 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
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Adam Garrett
Apr 28, 20231 min read
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