Why The Charlotte Mabry Team?

Why should you use the Charlotte Mabry Team to sell your home? That's exactly what Charlotte and Kevin Blair with Brand Mortgage sat down to talk about this morning. Take a look at their conversation and see if you agree.

The Charlotte Mabry Team is the best choice when it comes to choosing a Listing Agent. Even if you're selling your home, By Owner, we'd love to be of service to you.

Buying a home? Our Buyer's Specialists can assist you with that. That's right, our team has it all. Not only do we have listing partners that specialize in the listing of your property, buyer's specialist who work exclusively with buyers, in addition we have three full time staff members.

A Listing Manager that turns your listing contract into a marketable listing, from data entry, information flyers, to getting the lockbox on your door and the sign in your yard. Once under contract, our Closing Manager assists with getting your home all the way to the closing table. Finally, the Charlotte Mabry team employs a Marketing Manager that implements all of the tools available from publication to social media to help market all things listings, closings and of course, the Charlotte Mabry Team.

If you would like more information regarding the Charlotte Mabry Team, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this video.

Property Survey Vs. Mortgage Loan Survey; Buyers Need to Know What They Are Buying

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Can you imagine the buyer that bought their new home, lived happily in it for a while and then when they went to obtain a building permit to build a shed on the property they learned half their home sat on another’s property? Believe it or not, things like this do happen. And they happen because buyers are often not officially aware of exactly what they are getting when they sign on the dotted line.

A plat map, the area map usually designed when the subdivision is being planned by the developer and approved by municipalities, often are done roughly until actual parcel distribution begins. And when you factor in years of parcel splits and other changes made through time, things can change drastically from what might have appears on the original plat map.

To confirm property lines, buyers have the option to obtain a property survey. Now, there are two types of surveys; one more of an informal “mortgage report”, referenced on most real estate purchase agreement contracts and the other is the full-blown survey, also referenced on most purchase agreements. A reputable engineering firm that accurately measures and marks the property with stakes to demarcate the exact property lines conducts the formal survey. In cases where parcel have been divided, a new legal description is provided and recorded with the municipality, assuming the split was approved. A detailed map of the area is provided, with indications of easements, water and road frontage and precise measurements of lot lines.

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Prior to purchasing a property, it might be a good idea to consider having a survey conducted on the parcel to confirm what you believe you are purchasing. Today, most buyers do not have it done since it can cost anywhere from $250 to $1000 or more depending on the type of survey and other factors concerning the property.

If you would like more information on this topic, or if you think you might benefit from some customized advice according to your own purchase, contact us today. We are glad to be of

How Important Is Square Footage When You Are Buying a Home?

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There are some standard questions that nearly every buyer asks when looking at a home they might want to purchase. Questions about the number of bedrooms, bathrooms, garage, size of yard and of course kitchen style are all common things buyers are concerned with.

But square footage, rather the actual living space within a home, is also a concern for people. If you think about it, some homes are laid out so well with excellent floor plans that maximize the use of space – that square footage is hardly even a factor. In the same way, other homes might have so much space but the floor plan shortchanges the actual usage of that area.

Square Footage and Home Value

So how do you know whether you should let how big or small a house is impact your decision? One aspect to consider is how square footage can affect the value of your home. Particularly from the standpoint of an appraisal, additional living space generally adds to the value.

Depending on which MLS you are searching on, you may even see “tax square footage” which is a measurement of sorts based on the tax records for a property. Now the misleading thing about these measurements is that they are often inaccurate in terms of actual living space. This is because they usually include spaces such as the garage, exterior areas like decks and porches and other structures on the property.

One way to confirm the actual living space is to obtain your own measurements. Keep in mind you would measure a home yourself if you really want to confirm the exact square footage rather than rely on anyone else’s measurements. Another thing to keep in mind is that there are multiple ways to calculate square footage; there is the ANSI (American National Standards Institute) plus also how you might expect a home to be measured by an appraiser. Here is a great article that shows the ANSI method of calculation.

If you would like a copy of our special report that shares exactly how an appraiser measures your home, call or email us and we will be glad to get a copy of it over to you! 

As always, we look forward to serving your every real estate need and providing the highest quality service that our clients have come to know and love! Thanks for visiting our blog!