Home Buyers 8/9

Jan 2, 20236 min read

Adam's Buyer Feedback

My feedback to buyers prior to & within showings is within the top 1% of agents in my opinion in terms of informing buyers of pros & cons...

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Adam Garrett

Jan 2, 20231 min read

Adam Garrett

Agents Filling in for Buyers' Agents

In real estate, time is of the essence, whether you're seeing a property for the first time, making an offer, or performing inspections....

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What to Look for in a Buyer's Agent for Your Home or Other Real Estate

Adam Garrett

Dec 13, 202213 min read

Home Buyers

What to Look for in a Buyer's Agent for Your Home or Other Real Estate

In this article I wanted to go over how to locate a buyer's agent suitable for a home purchase. Importance of Choosing a Great Buyer’s...

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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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Adam Garrett

Nov 24, 20226 min read

Home Buyers

Expeditious Showings

In this article, I wanted to share some important elements of expeditious showings to buyers, a critical tool in a buyer's belt for...

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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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Unrepresented Buyer Wants to Make an Offer on Agent's Listing

Adam Garrett

Nov 18, 20221 min read

Home Buyers

Unrepresented Buyer Wants to Make an Offer on Agent's Listing

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...

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Master Spreadsheet for Prospective Home Purchase Considerations

Adam Garrett

Nov 14, 20224 min read

SE VA

Master Spreadsheet for Prospective Home Purchase Considerations

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

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Should You Get Solar Panels for Your Home?

Adam Garrett

Nov 12, 20221 min read

Home Owners

Should You Get Solar Panels for Your Home?

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

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Public School Districts in Hampton Roads & The Surrounding Area of SE VA

Adam Garrett

Nov 7, 20221 min read

Home Buyers

Public School Districts in Hampton Roads & The Surrounding Area of SE VA

Related: Area Guide Factors to Consider to Help Determine Where to Find Your New Home Master Spreadsheet for Prospective Home Purchase...

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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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Adam Garrett

Nov 4, 202210 min read

Adam Garrett

Gadget/Tool List of Adam Garrett

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...

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