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Buyers Preparing for Showings
In this article, I wanted to briefly go over the most important elements before showings for buyers. I'll start with recommendations...
Adam Garrett
Jun 27, 202314 min read


Home Elements to View Online Prior to a Showing Request
The most important elements to view online prior to home showings for buyers, including what to check yourself & limitations on your agent
Adam Garrett
Jun 27, 202312 min read


Real Estate Investor Resources in Virginia
Here is my investor central for some of my main pages that could be particularly applicable to investors. Keep in mind that I have many...
Adam Garrett
Jun 26, 20235 min read


Crime When Searching for a Home to Rent/Buy
I feel that all buyers should have the ability to check for crime, and below provide some of the best sources I've found in the absence...
Adam Garrett
Jun 24, 202311 min read


Tips for Renting Out Your Home or other Residential Real Estate
In this article, I'll be going over my top tips for renting out your house or other residential real estate. Adam's 1st rental property...
Adam Garrett
Jun 18, 20238 min read


House Problems by Year & Item Life Expectancy
I looked into some of the top articles available online regarding house issues by year, and found them helpful, but no single article was...
Adam Garrett
Jun 17, 202319 min read


Initial Buyer Consultation w/ Adam Garrett: 3rd Generation Realtor®
Here are details on initial consultations for buyers with real estate agents, particularly with Adam since all real estate agents' skill...
Adam Garrett
Jun 15, 20234 min read


Long-Term Financial Preparations for a Home Purchase & How Adam Can Help
I regularly am contacted by prospective buyers who are looking to buy but who can't qualify. While some agents may not want to help a...
Adam Garrett
Jun 14, 20238 min read


Why Matterport Virtual Tours for Real Estate Are Best, & How To Make Them Better
There is a major difference between the quality, usability, features, and cost of various virtual tour platforms. Those differences yield...
Adam Garrett
Jun 12, 20231 min read


Tips for Search Creation with Your Agent
Image Courtesy REIN MLS In this article, I wanted to share some tips on initial search creation with your agent on the Multiple Listing...
Adam Garrett
Jun 11, 202321 min read


Why Buyers & Sellers Often Choose Not to Work with Honest Real Estate Agents & How To Avoid That
https://www.adambgarrett.com/post/adam-s-values Did you know that buyers and sellers regularly reject honest agents in favor of those who...
Adam Garrett
Jun 11, 202316 min read


Zillow Searches & Other Public Website Searches Vs MLS Searches
In this article I wanted to dive into the question of whether or not you should use Zillow (or other public websites) instead of a...
Adam Garrett
Jun 10, 202323 min read


Seemingly Harmless Questions With Major Consequences if Answered Directly
Image by author Fair Housing Law is a critical element of real estate today after a history of tremendous segregation in the United...
Adam Garrett
Jun 9, 20235 min read


What do Buyers Need to Purchase a Home?
In this article, I wanted to go over what a buyer needs to buy a house. A REALTOR® (optional but highly recommended) For more details on...
Adam Garrett
May 29, 202315 min read


Adam's Aerials
Above, photo from a former listing of mine in Hampton. Image by Adam I wanted to share more details on my aerials in this article....
Adam Garrett
May 11, 20231 min read


Programs to Reduce Rent for Tenants
Consider Alternatives to Traditional Rent Consider a Roommate Especially if you are single, consider a roommate . Consider Renting a Room...
Adam Garrett
May 11, 20237 min read


Real Estate Agent Tenant Representation in Hampton Roads
Real estate agent provided rental assistance for prospective tenants, free resources, fees, some alternatives, some exceptions, rebate info, etc.
Adam Garrett
May 10, 202311 min read


Tips on Modular, Manufactured, & Mobile Homes
What are the Main Differences Between Modular, Manufactured, & Mobile Homes? "The main difference between manufactured and modular homes...
Adam Garrett
May 9, 20239 min read


Renting When You Have Low Credit or Eviction History
When you have less than a 620 FICO credit score or eviction history, acquiring a home can be difficult. Thankfully there are many...
Adam Garrett
May 6, 20239 min read


10+ Types of No Down Payment Required Mortgages
Many are familiar with VA loans, and fewer are familiar with USDA loans, each of which provides a mortgage with no down payment required....
Adam Garrett
Apr 26, 202313 min read
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