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The Structural Edge: The Inspector By Your Side Advantage

At the Marjorie Adam Team, we believe that high-level advocacy requires more than just a real estate license. It requires technical mastery. While most agents can walk you through a house, very few can actually show you how it works or where it might fail.

Through our team member Jacques Gates, we offer a service that is virtually unheard of in the industry. As both a licensed Realtor and a licensed Home Inspector, Jacques provides a level of technical insight and equity protection that the average agent cannot offer.

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Why This Isn’t Your Typical Realtor Service

Most agents are trained in sales and contracts but lack the technical background to identify structural, mechanical, or safety issues during a showing. Typically, a buyer has to wait until they are under contract and have paid hundreds of dollars for a formal inspection to learn the true condition of a home. We believe that is too late.

By integrating a licensed inspector into our daily process, we bring "diagnostic eyes" to every tour. We aren’t just looking at the finishes. We are auditing the roof, the crawlspace, the electrical panel, and the HVAC system before you ever sign on the dotted line.

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Confidence for Buyers: Protection Before the Offer

In a competitive market, you have to move fast. But moving fast should never mean taking on unnecessary risk.

  • Early Risks Detection: Jacques identifies potential "money pits" during the initial tour, protecting you from falling in love with a home that has hidden structural failures.

  • Strategic Negotiating Power: Because we understand the technical cost of repairs, we help you craft an offer that accounts for the home's true condition and future maintenance.

  • A Masterclass in Ownership: We don’t just point out defects. We show you how your systems work and why they matter. Our buyers describe touring a home with Jacques as a masterclass in home ownership.

  • New Construction Oversight: With a specialized NRS (New Residential Structure) designation, Jacques ensures your builder is meeting the high standards you deserve from the foundation up.
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Certainty for Sellers: A Roadblock-Free Sale

Surprises are great for birthdays, but they are devastating for real estate transactions. Most deals fall apart during the inspection period, so we prevent those failures before they happen.

  • Pre-Listing Diagnostics:Before your home hits the market, we identify the defects that a buyer’s inspector will inevitably find.
  • The Precision Action Plan: We provide a prioritized repair strategy so you can focus your resources on the items that actually impact your bottom line and ensure a smooth closing.

  • Aerial Transparency: Using Jacques’ FAA drone pilot license, we provide high-resolution views of the roof and exterior, giving potential buyers total confidence in your home’s maintenance.

  • Neutralizing Inspection Anxiety: By addressing issues upfront, we take away the buyer’s leverage to ask for massive credits or price reductions later in the process.

Experience the Difference

Whether you are buying your first home or selling a long-time family estate, you deserve more than just a salesperson. You deserve an advocate with the technical expertise to protect your investment.

The Marjorie Adam Team doesn't just put a sign in your yard or open a door. We stand by your side with the tools and knowledge to ensure your success.

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Meet Your Your Technical Advocate: Jacques Gates

Jacques isn’t your average real estate agent. He is a specialist who blends deep technical knowledge with a commitment to client protection. Whether he is crawling into a foundation to check for moisture or flying a drone to inspect a roofline, his goal is to ensure there are no surprises for our clients.

Specialized Designations:

  • Licensed Home Inspector: Jacques holds a formal license to identify structural and mechanical issues that most agents miss during a standard walkthrough.
  • NRS (New Residential Structure) Designation Building a home is a complex process. Jacques’ NRS designation means he understands the specific codes and requirements for new construction, ensuring your builder is delivering the quality you’re paying for.
  • NRS (New Residential Structure) Designation: He understands the specific codes and requirements for new construction, ensuring your builder delivers the quality you paid for.
  • FAA Licensed Drone Pilot: We utilize high-resolution drone technology to inspect and showcase roofing, gutters, and hard-to-reach exterior features with surgical precision.

A Strategic Approach Beyond the licenses, Jacques is known for his calm, educational demeanor. He provides the technical clarity you need to move with confidence, ensuring that your next move is your best move.

 

OUR PROMISE TO YOU

We’re not just your real estate advocates - we’re also your neighbors and soon-to-be friends. For us, going above and beyond means building lifelong relationships, not just closing the sale. This is more than just a job for us. It’s our passion.