By the Numbers: Understanding the True Value of Square Footage
Top Agent Magazine|Top Agent Magazine Australia June 2024
Measuring the square footage of a property may seem like an objective and straightforward task, but you’d be surprised at how many agents and homebuyers misunderstand this pivotal figure.
By the Numbers: Understanding the True Value of Square Footage

True square footage provides homebuyers a concrete understanding of their prospective domain, but here’s the problem: the rules to determine a home’s square footage are not always uniform across the board. What’s more, much of a home’s value is determined by its size, so accuracy is certainly important. While many real estate agents have their own systems for determining or confirming a home’s true square footage, it doesn’t hurt to update your practices and become an expert on the subject. After all, you may learn a few techniques that could add value to a listing, or better prepare you in guiding house-hunters on the lookout.

1. Do your due diligence

This story is from the Top Agent Magazine Australia June 2024 edition of Top Agent Magazine.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

This story is from the Top Agent Magazine Australia June 2024 edition of Top Agent Magazine.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

MORE STORIES FROM TOP AGENT MAGAZINEView All
Is Finding A Niche Market Right for You?
Top Agent Magazine

Is Finding A Niche Market Right for You?

A lot of Realtors® take the ‘jack of all trades’ approach to their businesses, and some are extremely successful with doing it all and doing it well.

time-read
3 mins  |
North Carolina November 2024
Beyond Cleaning and Decluttering: What Improvement Expenses Make the Most Sense?
Top Agent Magazine

Beyond Cleaning and Decluttering: What Improvement Expenses Make the Most Sense?

Decluttering open spaces, emptying cabinets and drawers and removing knick-knacks might seem like obvious – and free – ways to improve a home’s presentability.

time-read
3 mins  |
North Carolina November 2024
Establishing Yourself as a LOCAL AREA EXPERT
Top Agent Magazine

Establishing Yourself as a LOCAL AREA EXPERT

For real estate agents and local business professionals, carving out a reputation as a go-to local expert is invaluable.

time-read
1 min  |
North Carolina November 2024
AGENT STRATEGIES TO GROW YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE
Top Agent Magazine

AGENT STRATEGIES TO GROW YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE

In real estate, where connections and maintaining relationships with clients are crucial, having a strong social media presence is essential for any REALTOR®.

time-read
3 mins  |
North Carolina November 2024
3 Ways to Make Your Workspace Work for You
Top Agent Magazine

3 Ways to Make Your Workspace Work for You

Productivity experts agree that a curated workspace positively impacts productivity and mood, but oftentimes we settle for bland desks and cubicles that lack personalized details or considerations for workflow.

time-read
2 mins  |
North Carolina November 2024
MIRTA ARROYO
Top Agent Magazine

MIRTA ARROYO

Top Agent Mirta Arroyo is a solo agent—recently joining Monarch Group Realty where she serves Cabarrus, Mecklenburg, Rowan, and Stanly Counties.

time-read
3 mins  |
North Carolina November 2024
HOW TO NOT LOSE A CLIENT IN 10 DAYS
Top Agent Magazine

HOW TO NOT LOSE A CLIENT IN 10 DAYS

While we won't be serenading a Carly Simon song or tugging on the heartstrings of a Hollywood heartthrob, we will be sharing ten essential tips for agents, the key pitfalls to avoid and the most common mistakes agents make that can cost them a client.

time-read
5 mins  |
Southern Florida November 2024
USING CLIENT FEEDBACK TO ELEVATE YOUR REAL ESTATE BUSINESS
Top Agent Magazine

USING CLIENT FEEDBACK TO ELEVATE YOUR REAL ESTATE BUSINESS

For real estate professionals, publishing your client testimonials is a key strategy for establishing trust, enhancing your reputation, and drawing in new clients.

time-read
2 mins  |
Southern Florida November 2024
CARLO DIPASQUALE
Top Agent Magazine

CARLO DIPASQUALE

Top Agent Carlo Dipasquale lives and specializes in the South of Fifth neighborhood of Miami Beach, one of the five most desirable neighborhoods in the entire country.

time-read
2 mins  |
Southern Florida November 2024
If it's good for the soul, IT'S GOOD FOR THE BUSINESS
Top Agent Magazine

If it's good for the soul, IT'S GOOD FOR THE BUSINESS

Visibility, name recognition and knowing you're supporting the community that makes your success possible are good reasons to take part in community service.

time-read
3 mins  |
Texas Mortgage November 2024