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Adam Garrett
Oct 27, 20221 min read
Buying a House with Crypto-Currency
I've worked with clients before that have made a lot in crypto, but sadly most of the encounters that I have had where someone supposedly...
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Adam Garrett
Oct 25, 20228 min read
Adam's Area Photos For Listings
A commonly neglected element of real estate photography is area amenity photos, taken not at the home itself, but from the air and from...
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Adam Garrett
Oct 22, 20221 min read
Where to Find Equipment To Borrow/Lease/Purchase for Your Property Repairs/Reno/Cleaning
Recently I lent out some of my own equipment to a buyer after closing, and last night a former client asked me if I had a jointer or if I...
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Adam Garrett
Oct 21, 20221 min read
How to Prepare the Exterior of Your Home Before Exterior Photos
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...
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Adam Garrett
Oct 21, 20227 min read
How to Prepare the Interior of Your Home Prior to Listing
Image courtesy Raider Photography at a former listing of mine Before listing your home, and even before a listing appointment for your...
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Adam Garrett
Oct 21, 20221 min read
Basic Elements of Preparing Your Home Before a Listing Appointment
Before you list your home, & even before your initial listing appointment, it's a good idea to at least get a start on the exterior of...
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Adam Garrett
Oct 21, 202216 min read
As is House Purchases & Sales
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...
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Adam Garrett
Oct 20, 20221 min read
The Impact of Season on Real Estate Photography
IV. How to prepare for a low season sale And here's a further out shot by American Real Estate Media when things were more green where...
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Adam Garrett
Oct 19, 20226 min read
Detailed Questions for Termite (WDI) & Moisture Inspectors
Termite and moisture inspection requests aren't as simple as many make them out to be, but being more informed can be very advantageous....
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Adam Garrett
Oct 11, 20221 min read
Homes for Sale With No Showings Allowed
In real estate, you typically are able to access homes that are listed for sale. That's not always the case, however. There are 4 types...
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Adam Garrett
Oct 3, 202219 min read
CatFish Buyers Targeting Realtors
Image above courtesy " Catfish " There are a number of people running scams, fraud, phishing, viruses, malware, etc. targeting real...
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Adam Garrett
Oct 1, 20221 min read
Adam Garrett's Coverage Map
My coverage map is more expansive for sellers than for buyers. Below you'll find my coverage map for buyers, arranged by price of home,...
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Adam Garrett
Sep 30, 20221 min read
Busy Streets
Residential properties on busy streets are typically a negative on resale and the homeowner unless the new owner is looking to also use...
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Adam Garrett
Sep 8, 20224 min read
Utilities List for SE VA (Primarily Hampton Roads)
Introduction Here is my SE VA (Primarily Hampton Roads) utilities spreadsheet. When to Contact Utilities When Buying While there's no...
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Adam Garrett
Aug 26, 20221 min read
When to Perform a Walk Through
There is typically not 1 "right time" for a walk-through unless repairs aren't completed until <48 hrs before closing. Typically I...
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Adam Garrett
Aug 14, 20221 min read
Adam's Sunday Policy Details
Listing % dates of entry into REIN MLS 5 week sample Examples of Urgent Matters on Sundays in my dealings with: Related: Hours Contact...
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Adam Garrett
Aug 12, 202210 min read
Details For Buyers Agents When Showing My Listings
In this post, I wanted to give some more details about showings of my listings specifically geared toward buyers' agents. To Know About...
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Adam Garrett
Jun 6, 20222 min read
Where Hampton Roads Investors Can Find Upcoming Development
Today I had a meeting with an investor who was asking me about areas with up and coming development. I shared some resources with him...
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Adam Garrett
May 25, 20221 min read
Can I Rent Out my Home?
(above - my first home, purchased in 2017 with a 30-year 5% down conventional rehab loan, converted to positive cash flow rental property...
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Adam Garrett
May 6, 20221 min read
Construction Problems To Be Aware Of
There are a wide variety of construction problems to be aware of when considering a home purchase. Some of these issues are unique to the...
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