Home Buyers & Sellers 3/4

May 9, 20239 min read

Modular, Manufactured, & Mobile Homes

What are the Main Differences Between Modular, Manufactured, & Mobile Homes? "The main difference between manufactured and modular homes...

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How To Identify What Zoning a Property is In

Adam Garrett

May 2, 20231 min read

Home Sellers

How To Identify What Zoning a Property is In

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

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New Listing! 396 Georgetown Loop, Newport News, VA 23608

Adam Garrett

Apr 28, 20231 min read

Home Buyers

New Listing! 396 Georgetown Loop, Newport News, VA 23608

Link to property Showings:

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The Importance of Timeliness in Real Estate

Adam Garrett

Apr 12, 20231 min read

Real Estate Agents

The Importance of Timeliness in Real Estate

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...

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Responsibilities & Inspector Options Including Deadlines Template for REIN & VAR Offers

Adam Garrett

Feb 11, 20232 min read

Adam Garrett

Responsibilities & Inspector Options Including Deadlines Template for REIN & VAR Offers

While not fully comprehensive on all responsibilities, deadlines, & Inspector options, I've developed a resource to provide a brief...

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Adam Garrett

Feb 3, 202310 min read

Home Buyers & Sellers

Land Purchases & Sales

I was asked today some good questions about land that I felt deserved an article. General Concepts: Risk considerations for buyers Land...

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Hampton Roads Offers: The REIN Standard Purchase Agreement

Adam Garrett

Jan 9, 20231 min read

Home Buyers & Sellers

Hampton Roads Offers: The REIN Standard Purchase Agreement

The dominant Hampton Roads offer for residential real estate is the Real Estate Information Network Standard Purchase Agreement, dominant...

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Which Multiple Listing Service(s) Are Needed to List or Buy in SE VA?

Adam Garrett

Jan 4, 20231 min read

Real Estate Agents

Which Multiple Listing Service(s) Are Needed to List or Buy in SE VA?

In my spreadsheet below I go over which Multiple Listing Service (MLS) are needed for someone considering selling or buying land, a...

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SE VA City Information & Real Estate Property Info

Adam Garrett

Jan 2, 20234 min read

Home Buyers

SE VA City Information & Real Estate Property Info

In this link, I've created a master spreadsheet for government information on homes. In case you're unfamiliar with Google Sheets, go to...

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Adam Garrett

Dec 12, 20221 min read

Home Buyers

Detailed Questions for Home Inspectors

See the related page here for basic elements of service provider determinations & here for termite/moisture inspector questions. If...

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Basic Elements of Service Provider Determinations

Adam Garrett

Dec 12, 20221 min read

Home Owners

Basic Elements of Service Provider Determinations

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

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Most Important Cities/Counties in Hampton Roads for Multiple MLS

Adam Garrett

Dec 6, 20223 min read

Home Buyers & Sellers

Most Important Cities/Counties in Hampton Roads for Multiple MLS

Buyers and sellers can both benefit greatly from access to more than 1 MLS, but that's especially true in areas of high crossover MLS,...

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Adam Garrett

Dec 5, 20221 min read

Home Buyers

Water Heater Age ID by Serial Number

Often if agents look at the serial plate of main systems, and don't see the age clearly labeled on them, they will leave it to home...

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Adam Garrett

Nov 29, 20221 min read

Real Estate Agents

Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Details

The Multiple Listing Service (MLS) is the main way that agents input real estate properties onto the market for sale, and in many cases,...

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Termination of Listing or Buyer Brokerage Agreement With Agent & Their Buyers/Sellers In SE Virginia

Adam Garrett

Nov 23, 202224 min read

Home Buyers & Sellers

Termination of Listing or Buyer Brokerage Agreement With Agent & Their Buyers/Sellers In SE Virginia

Today I was asked about what the "termination clause" was in my listing agreement in the event that the seller was unhappy with my...

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The Importance of At Least 3 Interviews for a Real Estate Agent

Adam Garrett

Nov 21, 20221 min read

Home Buyers & Sellers

The Importance of At Least 3 Interviews for a Real Estate Agent

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...

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Adam Garrett

Nov 20, 20221 min read

Home Buyers & Sellers

Competing Offer Spreadsheet

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...

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Adam Garrett

Nov 19, 20221 min read

Home Buyers

Adam Garrett's Video Visuals for Out of Town Buyers/Sellers

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...

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Tips for Video Showings of Real Estate (i.e. a House)

Adam Garrett

Nov 18, 20221 min read

Home Buyers

Tips for Video Showings of Real Estate (i.e. a House)

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...

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Adam Garrett

Nov 4, 20227 min read

Adam Garrett

Adam Garrett's Digital Tool Belt

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,...

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