Podcast: Real Talk with Leigh Brown

What’s the real value of a home and who gets to decide? Joining us this episode are Bill Whitaker and Hamp Thomas for a deep dive into the surprisingly complex world of square footage, floor plans, and property valuation. From legal liabilities to LiDAR tech, this episode pulls back the curtain on how real estate professionals can either protect or endanger their clients.

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Key takeaways to listen for

• Why agents (not tax records) are responsible for square footage accuracy
• How LiDAR technology is changing the way homes are measured
• What “ANSI standards” mean for buyers, sellers, and appraisers
• The legal and financial risks of skipping professional floor plans
• Why a national vocabulary for home size reporting is urgently needed

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Resources mentioned in this episode

• RPR
• CubiCasa
• American National Standards Institute
• Matterport
• NCREC Bulletins
• National Association of REALTORS®
• Realtor.com

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About Bill Whitaker and Hamp Thomas

Bill Whitaker is the founder of RAWtape Real Estate Measuring and Photography, LLC and RAWtape Real Estate Coaching and Training. A licensed Realtor in the Carolinas since 2003 and Broker-in-Charge of Whitaker and Associates Real Estate, he brings over 20 years of experience in real estate and financial services. A U.S. Air Force veteran and USC-Upstate graduate, Bill also holds a Home Measurement Specialist certification and offers free notary services to REALTORS®, veterans, teachers, and first responders.

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Hamp Thomas is a seasoned real estate appraiser, educator, and author based in Whispering Pines, North Carolina. With decades of experience in both real estate and appraisal, he is best known for his expertise in home measurement and his advocacy for standardized square footage practices. Hamp is the creator of the Home Measurement Specialist program and a longtime instructor on ANSI standards, helping agents and appraisers nationwide improve accuracy, protect consumers, and elevate industry professionalism.

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Connect with Bill and Hamp

• Website: RAWtape Real Estate Measuring and Photography | Appraiser eLearning
• Email: RAWtapeRPM@gmail.com | pinehurstappraiser@gmail.com
• Contact Number: 803.412.8209 | (910) 603-2690

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Connect with Leigh

Please subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast app at https://pod.link/1153262163, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. DM Leigh Brown on Instagram @ LeighThomasBrown.