ADAM GARRETT

Why Zoom? Two of the features that I've found extremely beneficial are the use of Zoom & screen sharing  for meetings. Zoom has integrated options for recording the meeting, remote desktop, etc. I pay for a Zoom account and the clients I work with don't need to have a paid account to join the Zoom sessions that I create. While I have some options that are free for all as well, they're not as good as Zoom in many activities. For instance, many video platforms don't allow you t

The Multiple Listing Service (MLS) is the main way that agents input real estate properties onto the market for sale, and in many cases, for rent. There are different MLS around the country. Some states have only 1, while states like VA have more than 1. Sometimes multiple MLS will intersect to a high degree, with no 1 MLS having more than 50% of the properties in a given city/county (i.e. Williamsburg/James City County), while in other cities/counties, 1 MLS will cover >99.5

April 2023 Hampton Roads Median Days on Market of 11 Days Below I relate important elements of expeditious showings to buyers, a critical...

I believe that it's critical for prospective buyers & sellers to be informed prior to a virtual showing about how to best go about it. In...

In this link to a Google Sheet, I've created a master spreadsheet for home purchase considerations for buyers. Since it's a Google...

Basics of My Real Estate I serve full-time at Garrett Realty Partners & have since May 2014 when I started in the marketing department before transitioning to sales in February 2015. I received awards for sales volume 5 years as of 12/25, however, throughout my career, I have prioritized seeking unmatched service and offerings over sales volume . That helps to explain how I put together the most comprehensive list of programs to reduce home costs privately that I am aware of

In this article, I'd like to go over what I offer real estate agents and a glimpse of what I offer to the buyers and sellers they refer...

Above: view of my mobile office setup, here in the Gather co-working space in Norfolk, one of a number of office options I have. My primary tools/gadgets: While my digital tools are also extensive & not listed here, I either have available to bring or bring by default physical tools & gadgets to showings (for listings and for buyers) that most agents simply don't invest in, such as but not limited to the following tools, organized by use type. Keep in mind that while my ove

Mortgage interest rates are one of the most significant factors that influence the housing market & buyer purchasing power for any buyers...

A commonly neglected element of real estate photography is area amenity photos, taken not at the home itself, but from the air and from...

Before listing your home, and even before a listing appointment for your home, if time is on your side, it's a good idea to take steps to...

Cost-effective home preparations before listing, including decluttering, cleaning, repairs, pest control, functional essentials, staging, photo removal, & more.

Above: My as-is HUD foreclosure purchase that is my rental property where I got a fantastic deal in part because it was being sold as is...

I. How season impacts the real estate market Many know that the time of year that you buy or sell can have a high impact on real estate. That's true whether you're looking at any of the following real estate statistics of an area, such as the following in SE VA: A. the inventory available (less in the Winter) B. the median number of transactions that occur (less in the Winter) C. the price that homes sell for (less in the Winter) D. the median % sales price vs list price (lo

Introduction My Central & Eastern VA utilities spreadsheet. When to Contact Utilities When Buying While there's no "right" answer to this question, since sometimes closings don't occur when they are supposed to, I generally recommend contacting all utility companies at least 6 business days prior to closing as long as you have been provided "clear to close" at that time and as long as there are no title issues to resolve. It's also good to have them transferring to you on th