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SE VA Select Bank & Credit Union Branches
I personally bank with a number of institutions, using a blended strategy of local branches for local services and online banks. If going...
Adam Garrett
Sep 53 min read


Acquiring Social Security Number w/ L1 Visa
How to acquire a Social Security card in the US with an L-1 Visa, including basic necessities like what to bring & tips like how long to wait & when to go.
Adam Garrett
Sep 54 min read


Virginia Beach In-Person Tours by Land & Sea
Virginia Beach tours by land & sea to help those exploring the area to get acclimated, who are considering the area, & those already here.
Adam Garrett
Sep 12 min read


When to Carry a Balance on a Credit Card
Typically, it's best to avoid carrying a credit card balance. Some exceptions exist based on profit or need. It's important to consider math & psychology.
Adam Garrett
Aug 305 min read


Protecting Sellers from Contract Fall-Throughs
How to reduce the chances of a house purchase contract falling through before listing, before offer acceptance, w/ contingencies, etc. Also when to allow it
Adam Garrett
Aug 309 min read


How Can Area Amenity Leaders Prep for Media Including Photos?
Image by Adam Garrett at the Salamander in Middleburg, VA, as mist rises from the pool in the Fall, soon after sunrise Adam Garrett, 3rd Generation REALTOR® w/ Garrett Realty Partners, is expanding his area aerials, other area photography , area videography , & association/area amenity 3D tours as part of an effort, including but not limited to better showcasing the area to prospective buyers, especially those seeing his future listings. Here's a 3D tour example I created, i
Adam Garrett
Aug 2315 min read


Virginia Pet Owner's Map of Pet Amenities
Interactive Map Version Shown Below Are you moving to a location in Virginia or do you live in VA and are wondering how close you'll find...
Adam Garrett
Aug 222 min read


Should You Sell Your House & Buy Another or Add On
Above: A former sale of Adam's w/ a large addition on the back Today I performed a showing with a house buyer who I was introduced to...
Adam Garrett
Aug 187 min read


Comprehensive Home Purchase Offer Spreadsheet
The top of the questions for offer spreadsheet as of 6/30/25 For years, rather than relying exclusively on an offer, I've used a home...
Adam Garrett
Aug 16 min read


What Causes Houses to Have a Long Market Time
Above: a property Adam sold 6% above appraised price w/ multiple offer scenario & including appraisal gap coverage in the offer, where...
Adam Garrett
Jul 2821 min read


SE 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 2415 min read


How an Agent Market Time Question Can Mislead
Often, you might hear real estate "gurus" share how you should ask about an agent or broker's median or average real estate market time,...
Adam Garrett
Jul 248 min read


Holistic Options to Avoid House Foreclosure
Above - a former listing of Adam's he sold with a short sale Below, I'll be covering options to try to keep your house when behind on...
Adam Garrett
Jul 1625 min read


Buyer Agent Expectations for Contracts w Adam
Expectations for buyer agents & brokers when under contract with a property where agent Adam Garrett represents the seller.
Adam Garrett
Jul 14 min read


Free & Discounted for Kids Map in Virginia
Providing free & low-cost resources for kids & parents & resources for schools including a focus on school/school district selection via reviews.
Adam Garrett
Jun 44 min read


Unrepresented Buyer Expectations on Listings
What unrepresented buyers can expect when seeing real estate agent Adam Garrett's house listings that are for sale, i.e. tips, policies, offers after, etc.
Adam Garrett
Jun 34 min read


What Commissions do Listing Agents Charge?
How sellers pay real estate listing agents, i.e. commission structure, listing agent vs buyer agent commissions, when payment occurs, quality variance, etc
Adam Garrett
Jun 26 min read


Multi-Family Real Estate in SE Virginia
Basic tips for buyers looking for multi-family property in SE Virginia including where to look, financing, advantages of multi-family, cap rate, & more.
Adam Garrett
May 273 min read


How Much Does it Cost to Sell a House in VA?
Navigating some of the numerous elements involved in determining the cost soon before listing & around the time of closing on a home sale, focusing on net.
Adam Garrett
May 1810 min read


Adam Garrett: Garrett Realty Partners Showing Details for Listing Agents/Brokers
In this article, Adam Garrett provides additional details for those listing agents/brokers receiving a showing request from him. Basics : Introduction to Adam Adam Garrett has been a real estate agent with Garrett Realty Partners since February of 2015. For more details, see: About Adam Adam's Detail-Oriented & Tends to Ask More Questions Adam's overall process is more detail-oriented than most. With that in mind, he tends to ask more questions of listing agents than most. He
Adam Garrett
May 85 min read
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