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What does 'As-is' mean in real estate vocabulary?
What does 'As-is' mean in real estate vocabulary?
What is a Blind offer in real estate?
What is a Blind offer in real estate?
Who is a Buyer's agent in real estate?
Who is a Buyer's agent in real estate?
What does 'Conventional sale' refer to in real estate?
What does 'Conventional sale' refer to in real estate?
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In real estate, what is meant by 'Counter offer'?
In real estate, what is meant by 'Counter offer'?
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What does 'Affordable Housing' imply in real estate?
What does 'Affordable Housing' imply in real estate?
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What is the focus of the Minimalist service?
What is the focus of the Minimalist service?
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What does a property being described as Quaint suggest?
What does a property being described as Quaint suggest?
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What makes a Short sell more complex than a conventional sale?
What makes a Short sell more complex than a conventional sale?
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In real estate terms, what does 'Gated' refer to?
In real estate terms, what does 'Gated' refer to?
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What does it mean for a property to be 'Well-priced'?
What does it mean for a property to be 'Well-priced'?
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What is the definition of a 'Back up offer' in real estate?
What is the definition of a 'Back up offer' in real estate?
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What is a purpose of 'Escrow holder' in a real estate transaction?
What is a purpose of 'Escrow holder' in a real estate transaction?
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What does 'Days on market (DOM)' refer to in real estate?
What does 'Days on market (DOM)' refer to in real estate?
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What characterizes a 'Fenced' property in real estate?
What characterizes a 'Fenced' property in real estate?
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What is the main function of an 'Ibuyer' in real estate?
What is the main function of an 'Ibuyer' in real estate?
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How can a property be classified as 'Historical' according to the text?
How can a property be classified as 'Historical' according to the text?
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'Intimate' in real estate typically refers to a property that is:
'Intimate' in real estate typically refers to a property that is:
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'New' properties in real estate are defined as those that were built within what time frame?
'New' properties in real estate are defined as those that were built within what time frame?
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'Equity' in real estate is defined as:
'Equity' in real estate is defined as:
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Match the following real estate vocabulary words with their definitions:
Match the following real estate vocabulary words with their definitions:
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Match the following real estate vocabulary terms with their definitions:
Match the following real estate vocabulary terms with their definitions:
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Match the following property descriptions with their corresponding terms:
Match the following property descriptions with their corresponding terms:
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Match the following real estate terms with their definitions:
Match the following real estate terms with their definitions:
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Match the following real estate services with their focuses:
Match the following real estate services with their focuses:
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What is the main focus of the X-car garage in a real estate advertisement?
What is the main focus of the X-car garage in a real estate advertisement?
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What distinguishes a Short sell from a conventional sale in real estate?
What distinguishes a Short sell from a conventional sale in real estate?
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When referring to Walking distance in real estate, what does it indicate?
When referring to Walking distance in real estate, what does it indicate?
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What is the main purpose of a purchase and sale agreement in real estate transactions?
What is the main purpose of a purchase and sale agreement in real estate transactions?
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What does it mean when a property is described as 'Alluring' in real estate?
What does it mean when a property is described as 'Alluring' in real estate?
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In real estate, what characterizes a 'Beamed wood ceiling'?
In real estate, what characterizes a 'Beamed wood ceiling'?
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'Investment' in real estate typically involves acquiring property for:
'Investment' in real estate typically involves acquiring property for:
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Match the following real estate expressions with their meanings:
Match the following real estate expressions with their meanings:
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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
Expressions Related to Real Estate
- 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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Enhance your real estate vocabulary with this beginner-level quiz. Practice key terms related to the real estate industry and expand your knowledge. Perfect for those looking to improve their understanding of real estate jargon.