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Adam Garrett
Aug 5, 20232 min read
Hurricane Evacuation Zones & Local Flood Zone Projections
Many properties in the Hampton Roads area & some other parts of SE VA are in hurricane evacuation zones even if their home is not...
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Adam Garrett
Aug 5, 20231 min read
Partnering with Your Agent's Marketing Efforts
Most sellers I work with don't opt to engage with my marketing efforts. That said, I should mention that the 1 time a seller actually...
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Adam Garrett
Aug 4, 20231 min read
Appraisal Guarantees
Appraisal guarantees are where a buyer makes an offer where they guarantee, cash at closing, to pay above the appraisal amount, typically...
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Adam Garrett
Aug 4, 20236 min read
Sellers Overpricing Their Home
Image Courtesy Chuck Dunlap In this article, I wanted to go over in more depth sellers overpricing their home. 1. Higher market time...
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Adam Garrett
Jul 31, 20231 min read
REIN Seller Possession Agreements
Here I'm sharing the document used primarily in Hampton Roads for seller possession agreements in locations where REIN MLS is the primary...
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Adam Garrett
Jul 31, 20237 min read
Capitalize On Your Commute
If you find yourself getting into tickets or accidents due to distraction, or if you just want to reduce the possibility of the 2 while...
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Adam Garrett
Jul 27, 20231 min read
Digital Options When Buying or Selling
The digital options today with video, documents, & education in the home buying & selling process are extensive. Whether viewing a...
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Adam Garrett
Jul 25, 20231 min read
Should You Rule Out an Agent Over Suggested List Price Differences?
I've encountered some very different scenarios regarding sellers breaking up with a prospective agent(s) over differences in perceived...
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Adam Garrett
Jul 21, 20239 min read
SE VA House Seller Guide
I wanted to share a detailed house seller guide including a list of around 100 articles I've created pertinent to the real estate (i.e....
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Adam Garrett
Jul 19, 20239 min read
Financing Repairs/Renovations Prior to Sale
In this article I'll be going over whether or not you should get repairs done prior to listing your home, options to do so if you don't...
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Adam Garrett
Jul 13, 20231 min read
How Remaining in a Home You've Purchased Can Help Your Net Worth More than Bouncing to Another House
Did you know that homeowners have a statistically significantly higher net worth than renters? Per CNBC, "In 2019, homeowners in the U.S....
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Adam Garrett
Jul 13, 202314 min read
Should You Sell to a Cash Offer Off-Market As Is? "Patterns of Parasitic Purchasing" Per Drexel.Edu
You may have seen the "We Buy Houses!" signs, received postcards from them, received calls from them, or received texts from them. If you...
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Adam Garrett
Jul 13, 202311 min read
Non-Profit & Government Assistance with Home Repairs & Disability Adaptations
There are a number of options for non-profit and government assistance with home repairs. In this article, I'll be briefly touching on...
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Adam Garrett
Jul 5, 20231 min read
Reviewing & Signing Listing Paperwork
Here is a video of me relatively briefly explaining the listing agreement & forms for disclosure: If you see anything that you have...
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Adam Garrett
Jul 2, 20231 min read
What to Look for In Limited Service Agents
I am a full-service agent, not a limited-service agent, and never plan to be anything but a full-service agent. While I don't recommend...
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Adam Garrett
Jun 29, 20231 min read
Adam's Matterport Virtual Tours
Above: Virtual Tour of Interior & Exterior by Adam - Image courtesy Matterport Related: Why Matterport Virtual Tours for Real Estate Are...
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Adam Garrett
Jun 27, 20231 min read
Credit Card Strategies for Home Expenses
Above: Salamander in Middleburg, VA from a Points Stay: Image by Author While some people are very anti-credit card, and you are playing...
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Adam Garrett
Jun 21, 20236 min read
Fixer Upper Loans
Renovation loans (rehab loans), are an option that can be viable, especially for singles with some liquid capital & time on their hands...
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Adam Garrett
Jun 21, 20231 min read
Escrow Hold Backs
Escrow Hold Back - is where a piece of real estate is purchased with money that the buyer or seller has put forward in escrow (from their...
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Adam Garrett
Jun 20, 20231 min read
Rainfall Monitoring For Your Home
Whether you're selling your home or not, in most places, if you don't have a built-in sprinkler system, it's best to keep tabs on whether...
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