ADAM GARRETT

Image courtesy Realtor.com In the home buying or selling process, if you're looking to purchase in the United States, or another country...

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...

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...

Someone from another country reached out recently regarding help finding a home for rent. This article is a direct response to help him...

In this article I wanted to identify how to identify the zone that a property is in. Image courtesy gis2.nngov.com

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

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I often get questions from buyers about how to pay off debts before a home purchase. Here are my top tips, in order of importance....

I looked online for finding roommates & tips on roommates and there is some great information out there, but I felt that some significant...

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...

One of the ways that buyers & sellers can boost their budgeting power, especially prior to a house purchase, is by saving on taxes. Keep...

One of the ways that I assist buyers and sellers, especially buyers, is by providing guidance to boost their budgeting power, especially prior to a house purchase. Below I wanted to provide some guidance on best practices before a meeting. Also keep in mind that I am a licensed real estate agent, not a certified public accountant, attorney, or certified financial planner & any insights I have are best discussed with your CPA, financial planner, or attorney when relevant to th

Originally in my career, I didn't use to target a specific day of the week to list. Later, my dad suggested that all agents in our...

With many free options available for residents as well as paid options available, Denbigh Community Center is a significant asset to the...

In this article, I want to get into the nitty-gritty of how to create high-impact reviews, organized chronologically & labeled by...

Here are the top reasons why in-person or virtual face-to-face w/ screen share meetings are much better than alternatives for buyers for an initial consultation: 1. Better Searches The top reason why buyers should want a face-to-face or virtual screen share discussion with a prospective buyer's agent is to acquire a better search faster . In the absence of visuals, things will take longer and the buyer won't be nearly as able to do things like drawing a map around where they

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

Time is of the essence in this business and an extra 24 hrs can mean the difference in a deal or no deal or thousands of dollars at...

When you are about to go from a lower payment or no payment on your housing to a higher payment, I recommend taking some steps to avoid...

One of the ways that I assist buyers and sellers, especially buyers, is by providing guidance to boost their credit, especially prior to...