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Buying a House Near Power Lines: What Home Buyers Should Know
Power lines are not automatically a deal breaker. This guide explains how to evaluate EMF research, distance, visibility, resale value, utility easements, noise, and seller disclosure rules before buying a home near power lines.
Adam Garrett
6 days ago17 min read


What to Look For in Home Security Before You Buy a Home
Most buyers think about security after they move in. That’s a mistake. 👉 The biggest advantages—and problems—are already built into the home and its surroundings. This guide focuses on what you can evaluate before you buy, where your decisions have the most impact. 🔎 2-Minute Gist (Start Here) Most crime is opportunistic The goal is deterrence through visibility and difficulty of access The most important factors are: Area & surroundings Visibility (home + street) Access po
Adam Garrett
Apr 264 min read


Central & Eastern VA Commercial Real Estate Seller Offerings
His standard offerings include professional photos, a Matterport 3-D tour, aerials, top .1% area photos & more. Choose from a few competitive listing package tiers.
Adam Garrett
Jul 24, 202515 min read


Adam's Faith & Core Principles
Above: me & my wife on our wedding day Adam's Faith Basics Faith-Based Quotes More of Adam's Beliefs Personality Type & Communication Adam's Faith Basics: Basics : What is Adam's Faith? I am an Evangelical Christian I believe in the Bible. Love is very biblically important & faith helps me to love. I value & seek wisdom. I seek excellence. I am candid. I prioritize hard work. I identify as an Evangelical Christian. That said: a. I acknowledge that too often I don't live up to
Adam Garrett
Jan 12, 202461 min read


Matterport vs. Zillow 3D Tours: Why I Use Both for Home Listings
Matterport may offer the stronger premium 3D tour experience, but Zillow 3D Home has major advantages on Zillow and Trulia. This article explains why I often use both Matterport and Zillow 3D tours for listings, how platform compatibility affects buyer visibility, and why the person capturing and inputting the tour matters almost as much as the tour platform itself.
Adam Garrett
Jun 12, 202310 min read


Realtor Adam Garrett's Central & Eastern VA Seller Packages
His standard offerings in Hampton Roads, Greater Richmond, the Middle Peninsula, and the Northern Neck include professional photos, a 3-D tour, aerials, top 1% area photos & more. Choose from a few competitive listing package tiers.
Adam Garrett
Apr 21, 202333 min read


Land Purchases & Sales
I was asked today some good questions about land that I felt deserved an article. Image by Adam General Concepts: Where to Find Land The place to start will be with a listing agent that has access to the MLS in the cities/counties that you're considering. However, unlike home purchases, it's critical to not stop there, & have feeds set up with more than 1 source. For instance, with land purchases, I've seen where 3 of 17 results used Bright MLS out of those options shown on Z
Adam Garrett
Feb 4, 202319 min read


What to Look for in a Listing Agent for Your Home or Other Real Estate
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: The importance of a great listing agent is hard to overemphasize. Many sellers net less money & experience more problems because they weren't diligent enough with their listing agent search. Items to look for before agreeing to interview a prospective agent for a listing appointment: How Experienced Are They (Career Total Volume)? While exp
Adam Garrett
Nov 24, 202235 min read


What Adam Offers Real Estate Agents Looking to Refer Buyers & Sellers in Central & Eastern Virginia
In this article, I'd like to go over what I offer real estate agents & brokers. I'll also share a glimpse of what I offer to buyers and sellers of houses, land, & (for sellers) commercial real estate. I do business in Greater Richmond, Hampton Roads, the Middle Peninsula, the Northern Neck, & (for sellers) Northern Virginia. Example house & neighborhood Matterport 3D tour by Adam: Dozens of reviews & recommendations on various platforms https://www.adambgarrett.com/reviews My
Adam Garrett
Nov 4, 20228 min read
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