Published June 11, 2025

Buying a Home This Summer? Why Having a Real Estate Agent - and a Team - Matters More Than Ever

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Written by Robin Bott

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🏡 The Verity Group Presents:

Buying a Home This Summer? Why Having a Real Estate Agent — and a Team — Matters More Than Ever

Hey there, future homeowners! Summer in Tidewater means sunshine, bustling beaches... and a sizzling real estate market. Whether you're hunting in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, or heck - anywhere in the Hampton Roads area, competition is fierce—and getting a savvy, full-service team behind you is absolutely game-changing.

                                                           


🌞 Summer Moves Fast, But Our Team Moves Faster

  • Virginia Beach homes received an average of 2 offers and sold in about 21 days in April—a competitive pace for buyers to keep up with.

  • In Norfolk, the number of homes jumped +12% month-over-month in May, with 100% of homes selling above asking—talk about intense!

Why a team matters:
When timing is everything, our team ensures you don't miss out. We share new listings, coordinate simultaneous showings, and strategize real-time—so you're always ahead. One of us is always ready to act, submit, or negotiate.


📜 Virginia Law: Your Buyer’s Agent is Legally on Your Side

In Virginia, your buyer’s agent has fiduciary duties to YOU: confidentiality, loyalty, full disclosure, obedience, accounting, and due diligence.

How a team amplifies that:

  • Deals get cross-checked by seasoned members—no missed clauses, no surprises.

  • Backup is always available—no delays if someone’s out.

  • Collective loyalty: everyone on our team is aligned to your best outcome.


🔍 Avoid Costly Pitfalls—and Add Professional Muscle

Home inspections, appraisal negotiations, financing hiccups... going solo can get messy. Our team brings:

  • Specialists who focus on contract details, inspection red flags, mortgage readiness, and vendor selection.

  • Seamless transitions between each step—no handoff gaps.

  • Trusted local network—inspectors, lenders, contractors, attorneys—all vetted and referral-ready.


👥 Working with The Verity Group Means:

Benefit Solo Agent Our Team
Fastest listing alerts ⏳ sometimes ✅ always
Multiple perspectives on pricing ❌ single view ✅ team-based insight
Backup agent available ❌ risk of delay ✅ coverage & continuity
In-depth process checks ❌ dependent on one ✅ shared responsibility
Wider vendor network Limited ✅ deep, trusted community

💬 Bottom Line: Buying This Summer? Team Up.

You’ve got the energy. We’ve got the expertise. Together, we navigate this hot market with speed, strategy, and protection. Whether it’s your first home or your fifth—and whether you’re dedicated to Norfolk schools or Beachside sunsets—The Verity Group is here for every step.


👉 Ready to make your move?

Reach out to The Verity Group today:

Let’s dive into local comps, upcoming listings, and your must-haves—so we can snag your dream home this summer.


Tucker says, Let the sunshine—and your new home—shine bright. Verity Group will be here when you're ready!

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