Real Estate Vocabulary Words for Beginners Quiz
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What does 'As-is' mean in real estate vocabulary?

  • To sell the estate in the state it is at a given time (correct)
  • To renovate the property before selling
  • To sell the property above the market rate
  • To sell the property only to high-income households
  • What is a Blind offer in real estate?

  • A property facing and overlooking the sea
  • A sale of a property without viewing it (correct)
  • An offer made without a buyer's agent
  • A freehold property sale
  • Who is a Buyer's agent in real estate?

  • A professional card holder without character requirements
  • Someone who sells properties above market rate
  • The first owner of a freehold property
  • An intermediary between parties for real estate transactions (correct)
  • What does 'Conventional sale' refer to in real estate?

    <p>Selling a freehold property with no remaining mortgage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In real estate, what is meant by 'Counter offer'?

    <p>Disagreeing with the buyer's offer and proposing a different price</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Affordable Housing' imply in real estate?

    <p>Properties for sale or rent below-market rate for low-income households</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of the Minimalist service?

    <p>Emphasizing simplicity in living spaces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a property being described as Quaint suggest?

    <p>It is original and different from current properties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes a Short sell more complex than a conventional sale?

    <p>It involves selling a property below its value or mortgage payoff funds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In real estate terms, what does 'Gated' refer to?

    <p>A type of enclosure surrounding a house with a large gate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean for a property to be 'Well-priced'?

    <p>It is below its real value, providing benefits to the buyer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of a 'Back up offer' in real estate?

    <p>A prospective buyer who submits an acquisition offer in case the current buyer withdraws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a purpose of 'Escrow holder' in a real estate transaction?

    <p>To ensure that all conditions of the trust deed are met</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Days on market (DOM)' refer to in real estate?

    <p>The length of time a property is listed for sale until a buyer signs a contract</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes a 'Fenced' property in real estate?

    <p>A property surrounded by barriers to prevent intrusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of an 'Ibuyer' in real estate?

    <p>To use technology to quickly make an offer on a home</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can a property be classified as 'Historical' according to the text?

    <p>By meeting criteria such as aging, good preservation, and significant history</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Intimate' in real estate typically refers to a property that is:

    <p>Secure and private, protected from external intrusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'New' properties in real estate are defined as those that were built within what time frame?

    <p>No more than 5 years ago, never sold by its first owner, and never lived in</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Equity' in real estate is defined as:

    <p>'The net value of real estate'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following real estate vocabulary words with their definitions:

    <p>Affordable Housing = Housing for sale or rent, available at below-market rate As-is = May mean to sell the estate in the state it is at a given time Beach front = A property facing and overlooking the sea Counter offer = An act in which a seller expresses disagreement with the buyer's offer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following real estate vocabulary terms with their definitions:

    <p>Due diligence = A period of time given to the buyer for necessary checks before closing the sale Ensuite bathroom = A bathroom that opens directly into a bedroom as a suite of rooms Household = All inhabitants of the same dwelling, regardless of family ties Real estate agent = Represents two or more parties in real estate transactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following property descriptions with their corresponding terms:

    <p>Fenced = Property surrounded by a separation device for protection Lake front = Real estate with a view on a lake Intimate = Secure private property protected from the outside environment Modern = Dwelling made with specific materials and environmental standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following real estate terms with their definitions:

    <p>Accommodation = Act of housing an individual under one’s roof Owner = Someone who owns a legally held good Tenant = A person occupying a dwelling in exchange for rent payment Renting a property = Granting the use of a dwelling in return for regular payment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following real estate services with their focuses:

    <p>Minimalist = Return to essential, simple living spaces and furniture Short sell = Sale concluded below property value or mortgage funds Termite report = Diagnosis on existence of termites in dwelling X-car garage = Garage capable of housing multiple cars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the X-car garage in a real estate advertisement?

    <p>To highlight the spaciousness of the garage for multiple cars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a Short sell from a conventional sale in real estate?

    <p>It requires extra safeguards due to selling below its value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When referring to Walking distance in real estate, what does it indicate?

    <p>The proximity of amenities like schools and hospitals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of a purchase and sale agreement in real estate transactions?

    <p>It finalizes the real estate transaction and facilitates the handover of the property</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean when a property is described as 'Alluring' in real estate?

    <p>The property has appealing charm and qualities to attract buyers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In real estate, what characterizes a 'Beamed wood ceiling'?

    <p>A ceiling featuring traditional wooden structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Investment' in real estate typically involves acquiring property for:

    <p>'Buy-and-hold' strategies aimed at generating income through renting or leasing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following real estate expressions with their meanings:

    <p>Historical = Property must have aging, good preservation, significant history As-is = Refers to property being sold without any changes or repairs Household = All inhabitants of same dwelling, regardless of family ties Ibuyer = Company handling entire process of buying, renovating, reselling property</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Real Estate Vocabulary for Beginners

    • Affordable Housing: for sale or rent, available at below-market rate, often for low-income households
    • As-is: selling the estate in its current state, may also refer to a lesser value of the good
    • Beach front: a property facing and overlooking the sea
    • Blind offer: a sale of a property without viewing it, often for high-value properties
    • Buyer's agent: an intermediary between two or more parties for the purchase of a real estate, must hold a professional card and meet professional aptitude and character requirements

    Real Estate Vocabulary for Intermediate Learners

    • Conventional sale: a sale of a freehold property with no remaining mortgage to be paid by the first owner
    • Counter offer: a response to a buyer's offer, usually regarding the price
    • Double vanity: duplicate pieces of furniture in the bathroom
    • Due diligence: a period of time given to the buyer to make necessary checks on the property's status before closing the sale
    • Ensuite bathroom: a bathroom that opens directly into a bedroom as a suite of rooms
    • Equity: the net value of a real estate, calculated by subtracting the mortgage balance from the market value
    • Fenced: a property surrounded by a separation device to protect the property from intrusion
    • Historical: a property that meets three criteria: enough aging, good preservation, and significant history

    Real Estate Vocabulary for Advanced Learners

    • Alluring: a real estate with great appeal to buyers due to its charm and qualities
    • Back up offer: a prospective buyer who submits an acquisition offer in case the current buyer withdraws
    • Beamed wood ceiling: the horizontal surface that constitutes the upper part of a room or enclosed space, made of traditional wooden structure
    • Closing costs: various costs and fees associated with closing a mortgage loan
    • Days on market (DOM): the length of time between listing a property for sale and signing a contract
    • Escrow holder: a person or organization entrusted with the responsibility of holding a property in trust
    • FHA Loans: Federal Housing Administration loans with competitive interest rates, smaller deposits, and lower closing costs
    • Accommodation: providing food and lodging for a guest
    • Buying a property: becoming the owner of a property after paying the seller
    • Cottage: a stocky, mainly wooden mountain dwelling with loggias and an oversized roof
    • Deck: an open space that may or may not be tied to a building
    • Flat: a housing unit that covers only a part of a building, usually located in a city
    • Gated: a large door on an enclosure surrounding a house
    • Owner: someone who owns a legally held good
    • Porch: a space often glassed in against a house, used as a small sitting room
    • Renting a property: granting the use of a dwelling in return for regular payment
    • Selling a property: transferring ownership of real estate to another person in exchange for payment
    • Tenant: a person occupying a dwelling in exchange for a rent payment to the owner
    • Walking distance: a location close to a specified key location
    • Well-priced: a property priced below its real value, benefiting the buyer### Real Estate Vocabulary
    • Alluring: a real estate with great appeal to prospective buyers due to its charm and qualities
    • Back up offer: a prospective buyer submits an acquisition offer in case the current buyer withdraws, paying earnest money for this operation
    • Beamed wood ceiling: a traditional wooden structure constituting the upper part of a room or enclosed space
    • Closing costs: various costs and fees associated with closing a mortgage loan, including legal and administrative fees
    • Days on market (DOM): the length of time between listing a property for sale and signing a contract
    • Escrow holder: a person or organization entrusted with the responsibility for a property deposited in trust, ensuring all clauses of the trust deed are respected
    • FHA Loans: Federal Housing Administration loans with competitive interest rates, smaller deposits, and lower closing costs than conventional loans
    • Ibuyer: a company using technology to make quick offers on homes, handling the entire process of buying, renovating, and reselling properties

    Real Estate Concepts

    • Accommodation: the act of housing an individual, providing food and lodging for a guest
    • Buying a property: becoming the owner of a property after paying the cost bid by the seller
    • Cottage: a stocky, mainly wooden mountain dwelling with loggias and an oversized roof
    • Deck: an open space that may or may not be tied to a building, made of wood, tiles, stone, or concrete
    • Flat: a housing unit with a certain number of rooms, covering only a part of a building, often located in a city
    • Gated: a type of big door on an enclosure surrounding a house
    • Owner: a person who owns a legally held good
    • Porch: a space often glassed in against a house, used as a small sitting room
    • Renting a property: granting the use of a dwelling in return for regular payment while remaining the property owner
    • Selling a property: a transaction that transfers ownership of real estate to another person in exchange for payment
    • Tenant: a person occupying a dwelling in exchange for a rent payment to the owner
    • Walking distance: a location close to a specified key location
    • Well-priced: a property priced below its real value, benefiting the buyer

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