Glossary of Real Estate Terms

Glossary of Real Estate Terms

GLOSSARY of real estate acronyms. Someone had mentioned it was hard to follow when just acronyms were used in posts. If you want to add to or have a question, leave a post and we'll edit it in.

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AFD = Agreement For Deed

AFF = Automated Foreclosure Finder

AITD = All Inclusive Trust Deed

AMR = Anticipated Market Value

APN# = Assessors Parcel Number

APR = Annual Percentage Rate

ARM = Adjustable rate mortgage

ARV = After Repair Value

ASP = Anticipated Selling Price

BARM = Be a Real Estate Millionaire (Dean's book. JUST in case anyone didn't know Smiling)

BOM = Back On Market

BOR = Board of Realtors

BPO = Broker's Price Opinion

CAD = County Appraisal District

Cap = Capitalization

CAP = Cap Rate (NOI / Price)

CCIM = Certified Commercial Investment Member

CCR = Conditions, Covenants, and Restrictions

CDA = Confidential Disclosure Agreement

CFD = Contract for Deed

CLTV = combined loan to value. This is if you have a 1st and 2nd or HELOC on your home, it is the combined amount owned compared to the value of your home.

CMA = Comparative Market Analysis

COCR = Cash on Cash Return

COE = Close Of Escrow

COF = Cost of Funds

COO = Certificate of Occupancy

CPI = Consumer Price Index

CRB = Certified Residential Broker

CRE = Creative Real Estate

CRS = Certified Residential Specialist

DBA = Doing Business As

DCR = Debt Coverage Ratio

DIL = Deed In Lieu

DOM = Days on Market

DOS = Due On Sale Clause

DOT = Deed of Trust

DSCR = Debt Service Coverage Ratio

EM = Earnest Money

FAL = Foreclosure Alert

FCRA = Fair Credit Reporting Act

FFE = Furniture, Fixture, and Equipment

FHA = Federal Housing Administration

FHLMC = Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, Freddie Mac

FMR = Fair Market Rent

FMV = Fair Market Value

FNMA = (Fannie Mae) - Federal National Mortgage Association

FRBO = For Rent by Owner

FSBO = For Sale By Owner

GMAC = General Motors Acceptance Corporation

GRM = Gross Rent Multiplier, is the price divided by the total rent. The problem with it (as opposed to the cap rate) is that it does NOT include an info on expenses

HELOC = Home Equity Line of Credit

HML = Hard money lender

HOA = Homeowners Association

HUD = Housing and Urban Development

HVAC = Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning

IEE = Instant Equity Exchange

IRA = Individual Retirement Account

IRC = Internal Revenue Code

IRR = Internal Rate of Return

IRS = Internal Revenue Service

L/O = Lease Option

L/P = Lease Purchase

L/S = Landlord Seller

LIBOR = London Interbank Offering Rate

LLC = Limited Liability Company

LO = Lease Option

LOA = Letter of Authorization

LOC = Line of Credit

LOI = Letter of Intent

LP = Limited Partnership

LPOA = Limited Power of Attorney

LTV = Loan-to-value ratio

MAI = Member Appraisal Institute

MAO = Maxium Allowable Offer (Typically if you can get it, it is 30% off the ARV less repairs)

MFL = Maximum Foreseeable Loss

MIP = Mortgage Insurance Premium

MLS = Multiple Listing Service

MUD = Municipal Utility District

NAR = National Association of Realtors

NDA = Non-disclosure Agreement
(also known as a confidentiality agreement)

NIV = No Income Verification

NMD = No money down

NNN = Triple Net Lease

NOD = Notice of Default

NOI = Net Operating Income (Total Income minus all expenses EXCEPT debt service)

NOO = Non Owner Occupied

NTS = notice of trustee sale

O/F = Owner Finance

OBO = Or best offer

OO = Owner Occupied

OPM = Other people's money

P&S = Purchase and Sale

PFC = Prepaid Financial Charge

PITI = principal, interest, taxes, & insurance

PMI = Private mortgage insurance

PML = Private Money Lender

POA = Power of Attorney

PR = Primary Residence

PUD = Planned Unit Development

REI = Real Estate Investing / Real Estate Investor

REIA = Real Estate Investors Association

REIT = Real Estate Investment Trust

REO = Real estate owned

ROI = Return On Investment

RTO = Rent to Own

SBA = Small Business Administration

SBC = Small Balance Commercial (under 5 million)

SEC = US Securities and Exchange Commission

SFH = Single Family House

SFR = Single-family residence

Sub2 = Buying property subject to existing financing

T/B = Tenant Buyer

TAA = Texas Apartment Association

TAR = Texas Association of Realtors

TAV = Tax Assessed Value

TIL = Truth In Lending

TREC = Texas Real Estate Commission

UBIT = Unrelated Business Income Tax

UCC = Uniform Commercial Code

VA = Department of Veterans Affairs / Veterans Administration

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"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

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Got it.

Thank you, Eric.

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"Obstacles can slow you down, but they can only stop you with your permission." Dean Graziosi (BARM pg 101)

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

For a little about me, welcome to the site, and a few tips for new DG family members, click on this link: http://www.deangraziosi.com/user/3249


Terms

Great list - good help

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COE

COE = Close Of Escrow


Glossary acronyms

Thanks for this post. I am about as new as new can be and anything like this is a huge help. Continued success to you and thanks again.

Best wishes,
Dean Hutchinson


Additional Real Estate Terms

MOVED TO INVESTORS GLOSSARY

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Anita
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Anita,

Do you want to start another topic for terms & definitions? Or mix them in with the acronyms? I'll just leave the list here for now. People can still refer to it. I see you copied A-D. Is there a complete list we could just post for everyone?

Thanks,

Rina

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"Obstacles can slow you down, but they can only stop you with your permission." Dean Graziosi (BARM pg 101)

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

For a little about me, welcome to the site, and a few tips for new DG family members, click on this link: http://www.deangraziosi.com/user/3249


terms and defs

Rina I think I will post this under another topic I already started gal Real Estate Terms

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Thanks.

I think that makes sense.

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"Obstacles can slow you down, but they can only stop you with your permission." Dean Graziosi (BARM pg 101)

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

For a little about me, welcome to the site, and a few tips for new DG family members, click on this link: http://www.deangraziosi.com/user/3249


Thank You

Thank you for this really helps

Shonda


VERY good stuff Anita..

VERY good stuff Anita.. Thanks.


to add to list

ok

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Thanks, Anita.

We already have quite a few of those, but I'll put in the new ones. (I won't look these up. I'm just trusting your word that they're all correct.) Great list. Smiling
And I think I'll leave all the extra forum abbreviations right here for people to refer to.

Thanks again,

Rina

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"Obstacles can slow you down, but they can only stop you with your permission." Dean Graziosi (BARM pg 101)

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

For a little about me, welcome to the site, and a few tips for new DG family members, click on this link: http://www.deangraziosi.com/user/3249


Hey, everybody.

Thanks again to all who have contributed to this list. It's great to have so many working together for the benefit of all. Smiling

Rina

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"Obstacles can slow you down, but they can only stop you with your permission." Dean Graziosi (BARM pg 101)

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

For a little about me, welcome to the site, and a few tips for new DG family members, click on this link: http://www.deangraziosi.com/user/3249


6/10/08

Just pulling this out for the newbies. I've been having people ask about certain acronyms out here and in the PMs.
Have a great day everyone!

Rina

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"Obstacles can slow you down, but they can only stop you with your permission." Dean Graziosi (BARM pg 101)

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

For a little about me, welcome to the site, and a few tips for new DG family members, click on this link: http://www.deangraziosi.com/user/3249


THANX

this is great info thanks again. nikki


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.... (pulled forward in response to more questions)

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"Obstacles can slow you down, but they can only stop you with your permission." Dean Graziosi (BARM pg 101)

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

For a little about me, welcome to the site, and a few tips for new DG family members, click on this link: http://www.deangraziosi.com/user/3249


Very Nice!

This list is perfect and well needed. Thanks so much for posting it, I swear the more I read the more I learn and Im loving it so much Im about to explode with joy! Im getting close to taking that first step and setting up a deal and the more I read the more confident I become, its really amazing when you think about it. Thanks everyone who help us all out here in la la land!


That's la la la la la land.

Singing all the way to the bank! Smiling LOL
Good to have you here SandyCheeks (Beth Smiling ). And best wishes on your REI.

Rina

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"Obstacles can slow you down, but they can only stop you with your permission." Dean Graziosi (BARM pg 101)

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

For a little about me, welcome to the site, and a few tips for new DG family members, click on this link: http://www.deangraziosi.com/user/3249


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on a pre-forecloser, the term RELEASE OF LIEN/LIS PENDENS.


Hey, REO doc

try this.
http://answers.****/question/index?qid=20071130113744AAVQmha

Here's a good list from Anita of other real estate terms, as well. (This thread is pretty much just for acronyms)
http://www.deangraziosi.com/node/4521

God bless,

Rina

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"Obstacles can slow you down, but they can only stop you with your permission." Dean Graziosi (BARM pg 101)

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

For a little about me, welcome to the site, and a few tips for new DG family members, click on this link: http://www.deangraziosi.com/user/3249


Your the best

Hey Rina this is great, hats off to you.I have one in my notes LOA-Letter of Autheration.Imust have read it some were becouse i have been trying to keep track of all the lingoand you just sumed it up for me and everybody else. Thanks again and your the best. God Bless


Thank you, Fred.

And thanks for the addition. I'll put it in right away. Smiling

Rina

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"Obstacles can slow you down, but they can only stop you with your permission." Dean Graziosi (BARM pg 101)

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

For a little about me, welcome to the site, and a few tips for new DG family members, click on this link: http://www.deangraziosi.com/user/3249


One More

I don't know what this means maybe someone else knows what Transfer Value means. And thanks in advance.


two more?

asp- anticipated selling price, or amr, anticipated market value?


Thanks, DEE

I put them in. I haven't seen those before, but I'll take your word for it. Smiling

Thanks for the contribution!

Rina

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"Obstacles can slow you down, but they can only stop you with your permission." Dean Graziosi (BARM pg 101)

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

For a little about me, welcome to the site, and a few tips for new DG family members, click on this link: http://www.deangraziosi.com/user/3249


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We'll try it.

Smiling
Thanks, Pastor Greg. I'll put it in. Can't say as I've seen it before, but you never know. Either way, it can be a special contribution. (I'll run it by DGadmin, too, ok? I don't want to get kicked off the "glossary team". haha)

Rina

P.S. I appreciate all that you contribute to the site, Pastor Greg. Smiling

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"Obstacles can slow you down, but they can only stop you with your permission." Dean Graziosi (BARM pg 101)

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

For a little about me, welcome to the site, and a few tips for new DG family members, click on this link: http://www.deangraziosi.com/user/3249


welcome/got from

your welcome. i got both of them from one of the courses but i can't remember which one. if i come up with more, i will post them. dee


lol

and to think i was going no where with "ARV" after repair value.. i almost for got this helpful Glossary of Real Estate Terms ... just to show the some time the hardest question in life is just the easiest to find... if you know where to look and serch... lol

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