Cody Adams | Better Home & Gardens Base Camp

Cody Adams is a full-time real estate professional with Better Home and Gardens Base Camp serving Central Virginia, with deep roots in Richmond. He focuses on helping families, first-time buyers, and sellers move with clarity and confidence. Beyond contract work, Cody guides clients through staging and prep, lines up trustworthy contractors (painting, roofing, siding, and more), and keeps the process simple with plain-language explanations. His “locally grown” perspective—having lived in Richmond his entire life—adds neighborhood context, lifestyle insight, and practical advice you don’t get from listings alone. Education is part of the service too: Cody’s Rooted in Richmond YouTube channel breaks down buying and selling steps so clients arrive prepared and less stressed.

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Customer Experience: What to Expect Working With Cody Adams

Cody’s standards are straightforward: honesty, communication, and care. He treats each transaction like his own—walking clients through decisions, translating the fine print, and keeping the tone calm and constructive even when emotions run high. Expect a step-by-step approach: up-front planning, clear next actions, and quick answers so you’re never guessing what comes next. For sellers, that includes practical prep (declutter, light repairs, curb appeal) and a contractor bench to get a home market-ready without chaos. For buyers, it means realistic numbers, timelines, and coordination with lenders so offers go in strong.

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The goal is a smooth experience, but also an enjoyable one. Cody aims to replace overwhelm with confidence through early education, regular check-ins, and local guidance on neighborhoods, commutes, and amenities. His “locally grown” mindset shows up in the details: where fresh mulch matters for photos, which small fixes help inspections go smoothly, and how to pace the process so each milestone feels manageable.

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“I show up to every transaction like it’s my own.”
— Cody Adams, Realtor®

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Real Estate Tips for RVA Homeowners

• Buy when you’re ready, not when headlines say so: Markets shift, but opportunities exist year-round. When rates dip, competition often jumps and prices can follow.
• Get pre-approved early: Don’t wait for the “perfect house” to call a lender. A real pre-approval (documents reviewed) reduces stress and lets you move fast when the right place hits.
• Prep your home like it matters—because it does: Fresh paint, mulch, trimmed landscaping, and decluttering go a long way for photos and showings. More space and light = better first impressions.
• Stage the way buyers live, not the way you do: Remove excess furniture, store bulky items, and aim for clean sight lines. Small edits help rooms feel larger online and in person.
• Fix the easy wins first: Loose handrails, leaky faucets, missing bulbs, and scuffed walls are simple to address and can reduce inspection friction later.
• Document the updates: Keep receipts and a short list of recent improvements (roof, HVAC, water heater). It helps buyers—and appraisers—see value quickly.
• Ask early about contractor help: Painters, cleaners, roofers, and handypeople book up. If you’ll need them, loop Cody in so he can coordinate trusted pros.
• Know your offer timeline: If a listing reviews offers on Sunday, have financing, proof of funds, and disclosures ready by Saturday. Preparation beats last-minute scrambling.
• Use local insight to narrow your search: Neighborhood feel, school zones, commute routes, parks, and small-business hubs are part of fit—lean on a lifelong Richmonder’s perspective.
• Start with education: Watch a few Rooted in Richmond videos on the steps to buy or sell, then bring questions. A little homework makes everything easier.

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Bottom line: Cody Adams pairs Richmond-born local knowledge with clear communication and hands-on prep—so buyers and sellers can make sound decisions, avoid chaos, and actually enjoy the move.

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Profile credit: Insights provided by Cody Adams, Real Estate Professional, Better Home and Gardens Base Camp.