Name

D. Hampton "Hamp" Thomas

Company

Carolina Appraisers & Real Estate

E-mail

Contact D. Hampton "Hamp" Thomas (Carolina Appraisers & Real Estate)

Website

http://carolinaappraisers.net

Office Phone

(910) 949-5594

Cell Phone

(910) 603-2690

Fax

(910) 949-2196

Description

PMB 165-26 Pinecrest Plaza Southern Pines, NC 28387 Certified Residential Appraiser CRS/CDEI/ABR/GRI/Realtor Author of the "American Measurement Standard" & "Size Matters-Agents & Appraisers

About Us:

The American Measurement Standard is a voluntary guide and subject to annual review, analysis, and recertification. This "standard" of measurement and the associated principles, allows for the cooperation among organizations which may have singular goals, objectives, and specific idiosyncratic usability of square footage information. The standard contained herein also helps to establish common and logical definitions of "finished square footage" and "gross living area." The definitions and descriptions are provided with the intention of assisting in the preparation of consistent measurements and calculations, and to establish specific categories for use in the reporting or communication of square footage information in residential properties.

 Finished Living Area - Finished Square Footage - Heated Living Area - Heated Square Footage     All names, often interchangeable, which typically refer to the enclosed area of a house which is intended for human occupancy; and further defined as space that is suitable for year round occupancy, heated and cooled by a central, permanently installed system; and embodying walls, floors, and ceilings that are similar to the rest of the house. To be counted as finished or heated, the space must be permanently, safely, and sufficiently heated (and/or cooled depending on climate) to permit year round occupancy. [Heated -- by a central system or systems; that are permanently installed in the dwelling; not portable in any nature; and must generate sufficient heat and/or cooling to make the space suitable for year round use.]

  Gross Living Area - GLA -- Often interchangeable with the above stated names, "GLA" refers to and is defined as; finished space that is above grade only.

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Areas of Expertise

Hamp is a native of Moore County and has been around this market over 25 years. Pinehurst, Southern Pines, West End, Foxfire, Aberdeen and all of Moore County. Real estate, mortgages, and appraisals have been making national news lately. Reforms are in the works and being discussed by national real estate organizations and government officials. No matter what the government ultimately requires, a quality appraisal still depends on an experienced, knowledgeable appraiser. Learning real estate markets, especially unique markets such as this, can't be taught in any class and can't be learned in a few years. Time and studying trends; tracking new construction; new developments; land sales throughout the county; and watching the MLS daily to keep up with current sales. 

There are numerous new developments in the works and the market will change dramatically in the next ten years. This is still a good time to invest in Moore County. Don't trust internet appraisal services based on public records. More often than not, the data is incorrect. Before you buy or sell, get a qualified residential appraiser to help you determine the value. Mortgages, estates, pre-listing, divorce, tax assessments, PMI removal, etc. If you want to know the true value, call Carolina Appraisers & Real Estate. Prompt, professional service.

Testimonials

Hamp,

Thanks for taking the extra time and for sharing your experience. I will never forget your advice, if money can fix it-it ain't broke! Good life lesson. Thanks again for the extra efforts.

K Lehmann-Gulf Breeze, FL