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Nov 13, 2023 · Whether you’re a veteran agent or a rookie hoping to sound authoritative during your first transaction, you need to be able to succinctly explain common real estate terms and definitions to your clients.
- Adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) With ARM loans, interest rates can change after an initial fixed rate period as they adjust based on the interest rate index the ARM is tied to (e.g., LIBOR, COFI, etc.).
- Appraisal. An appraisal is required to gather the estimated value of a piece of real estate. During the home sale, the mortgage lender sends out an appraiser to get a professional opinion of the value of the property.
- Appraisal contingency. An appraisal contingency is a clause that allows a buyer to dissolve a purchase agreement if a home’s appraised value is less than the sale price.
- As-is. A property marketed in “as is” condition usually indicates that the seller is unwilling to perform most if not all repairs. It could also mean that it is priced “as is”, which is typically lower than market pricing in the area.
Estate - The degree, quantity, nature and extent of interest which a person has in real property. Estate in Reversion - The residue of an estate left for the grantor, to commence in possession after the termination of some particular estate granted by the grantor.
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Black’s Guide’s Glossary of Real Estate Terms provides a complete reference dictionary of terms and phrases used in the commercial real estate industry. These definitions have been endorsed by numerous industry organizations as the Market Standard for their respective regions.
- Absorption: Often reported as a property’s absorption rate, an absorption is the amount of units or inventory of a particular type of commercial property that was occupied in a given market within a specified time period (usually not exceeding one year).
- Addendum: An addendum in real estate is a piece of additional information covering certain circumstances of a transaction and it is often added to a form contract as an attachment before execution of the contract or during escrow.
- Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARM): ARM refers to an instrument that allows real property to be used as collateral for a promissory note, which must specify interest rates and how they are expected to change from time to time.
- Amortization: Amortization is a process of using regular payments or installments to pay off debts, for example, a mortgage, over an agreed period of time.
3 days ago · The process of buying, selling, and investing in real estate is complicated and not surprisingly, so is all the terminology that comes with it. As a jumping off point, we’ve compiled 50 of the most common terms used in real estate and defined them for you.
Discover our extensive Lexicon of Real Estate Terms featuring over 4,500 definitions. Perfect for home buyers, sellers, real estate professionals, investors, and students. Easily navigate key concepts from appraisal to zoning, and enhance your understanding of modern real estate language today!
