ADAM GARRETT

In real estate transactions & outside of real estate transactions, it can be helpful to know how to find service providers. While no...

I've been asked before if I am willing to work on holidays. For some holidays, I am, but that's not always the case. For instance, I...

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...

Why So Many Buyers & Sellers Only Interview One Agent In cases like this one, it's popular for people to do what's easy & to...

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...

Image by Adam for a former listing in Hampton, VA Many buyers and sellers are aware of the fact that which agent you choose to represent...

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...

Above, photo from a former listing of mine in Poquoson. Image courtesy American Real Estate Media Below, I share details to sellers about acquiring a comparative market analysis (CMA) on their real estate in a listing appointment. What Adam may be sharing during the initial meeting if it is not on the property I don't list any properties without going on site, but sometimes it's best to do an initial seller consultation off-site, which is best done via video rather than over

In theory, as someone who enjoys hunting/gathering/fishing/gardening, I like the idea of self-sufficiency in terms of utilities, from...

If you're considering school district ratings in your home purchase decision, what are some of the best resources for narrowing things down? Below I relate a few of those as well as some tips on using them effectively. I also share the above spreadsheet with some historic data, which is helpful when considering how consistently a school has kept high marks. School Resources : Public Schools Virginia Wide: Niche's Rankings for Best School Districts in Virginia Niche's Rankings

Above: the 5 multiple listing services I have access to as of 11/22 While my physical tools to help buyers and sellers are extensive,...

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...

I've worked with clients before that have made a lot in crypto, but sadly most of the encounters that I have had where someone supposedly...

How to locate equipment to use for home improvement, including where to look & other tips. Covering borrowing, leasing, purchase, free...

Before you list your home, & even before your initial listing appointment, it's a good idea to at least get a start on the exterior of...

Termite (wood-destroying insect) and moisture (wood-destroying organism) inspection requests aren't as simple as many make them out to...

In real estate, you typically are able to access homes that are listed for sale. That's not always the case, however. There are 4 types of homes where a buyer wouldn't be able to perform a showing prior to an offer on a regular basis : Buyer Unavailable Before Offer Deadline Homes where the offer deadline (actual deadline present or likely timing of when the seller will respond if no formal deadline is present) is before the buyer, the buyer's agent, & everyone else that mi

Image above courtesy " Catfish " There are a number of people running scams, fraud, phishing, viruses, malware, etc. targeting real...

My coverage map is more expansive for sellers than for buyers. Below you'll find my coverage map for buyers , arranged by price of home,...