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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. Even if you know every one of the 136 real estate terms on this list and how to use them, your clients expect you to be their interpreter.
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- Note: Letters of the alphabet without a relevant term are not listed.
- Adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM): A mortgage loan with an interest rate that can change throughout the loan’s lifetime.
- Agent: A real estate professional that is legally licensed to buy and sell property on behalf of their clients. An agent cannot operate independently, they must work under a licensed broker.
- Amortization: The process of gradually reducing mortgage loan debt over time by establishing scheduled monthly payments. The interest payment of an amortized loan will decrease as time goes on, while the principal payment will increase.
- 7 day notice. Notice period required by the banks before exchange of contracts on a repossessed property.
- Best and final. When a property has more than one interested party, and negotiations are going back and forth with both parties increasing, a situation may occur where sealed bids are offered.
- BMV. Below market value (don’t use this! They may not know what it means)
- Broker. Mortgage broker who offers finance.
Sep 13, 2024 · Although real estate made its way into cocktail conversation years ago, new buyers and sellers would be wise to familiarize themselves with more than just the basics since so many of these...
Mar 20, 2023 · When searching for a home or applying for a mortgage, you may hear your real estate agent or lender use any of the terms or acronyms below. Keep this guide handy — you'll be fluent in the language of home buying before you know it.
Mar 2, 2024 · Here are 25 slang terms in real estate that natives use and can add a touch of coolness and edginess to a real estate agent’s vocabulary: 1. Crib: – Definition: Slang for a home or property. – Example: “Check out this sweet crib I just listed! It’s got more charm than a puppy in a bowtie.” 2. Pad:
Real estate is full of jargon (“DOM”, “HOA”, “pre-qual”, etc), and it can add layers of confusion to an already convoluted process. Whether you’re buying or selling a home, we created this resource to help you learn the vocabulary. We’ve compiled an ever-growing list of 52 real estate terms you should know to help you better ...
