Truth is, it’s always worth it to get familiar with the real estate lingo to help you understand your contracts, listings, agreements, and day-to-day conversations better. That’s why we listed 100 real estate acronyms and abbreviations that you are likely to encounter whether you’re just getting into real estate or a seasoned pro.
So, feel free to bookmark this page to make it for a handy reference!
100 Real Estate Acronyms & Abbreviations
- 1031: 1031 exchange
- 1C(2C): 1-car or 2-car garage
- ABR: Accredited Buyer Representative
- ACTV: active listing
- AFD: agreement for deed (contract of deed)
- AITD: all inclusive trust deed
- AMORT: Amortization
- AMO: Accredited Management Association
- APR: annual percentage rate
- APT: apartment
- ARM: adjustable-rate mortgage
- ARV: after-repair value
- BOM: back on market
- BPO: broker’s price opinion
- CAC: central air conditioning
- CAP: capitalization / cap rate
- CapEx: capital expenditures
- CCIM: Certified Commercial Investment Member
- CCREA: Certified Commercial Real Estate Advisor
- CCR: conditions, covenants & restrictions
- CF: cash flow
- CFD: contract for deed
- CLSD: closed listing
- CLTV: combined loan-to-value ratio
- CMA: comparative market analysis
- COCR/CCR/CoC: cash-on-cash return
- COF: cost of funds
- CPM: certified property manager
- CRB: certified real estate brokerage manager
- CRE: commercial real estate
- CRS: certified residential specialist
- DBA: doing business as
- D/E: Debt-to-equity ratio
- DOS: due on sale clause
- DOT: deed of trust
- DSCR/DCR/DSR: debt service (coverage) ratio
- DSP: garbage disposal
- DTI: debt-to-income ratio
- EMC: earnest money contract
- FHA: Federal Housing Administration
- FMR: fair market rent
- FMV: fair market value
- FNMA: Fannie Mae
- FRBO: for rent by owner
- FRM: fixed-rate mortgage
- FSBO: for sale by owner
- GRI: gross rental income
- GRM: gross rent multiplier
- HELOC: home equity line of credit
- HML: hard money lender
- HOA: homeowners association
- HVAC: heating, ventilation & air conditioning
- HUD: Housing & Urban Development
- IRC: Internal Revenue Code
- IRR: internal rate of return
- JV: joint venture
- LLC: limited liability company
- LLP: limited liability partnership
- L/O: lease option
- LOC: line of credit
- LOI: letter of intent
- L/P: lease purchase
- LPOA: limited power of attorney
- LTV: loan-to-value ratio
- MAO: maximum allowable offer
- MBA: master bedroom with bath
- MFH: multi-family home
- MIP: mortgage insurance premium
- NAR: National Association of Realtors
- MLS: Multiple Listing Service
- NAREIA: National Real Estate Investors Association
- NNN: triple-net lease
- NOD: notice of default
- NOI: net operating income
- NOO: non-owner occupied
- OO: owner-occupied/occupant
- P&S: purchase and sale
- PCF: price-to-cash-flow ratio
- PITI: principal, interest, taxes, and insurance
- PMI: private mortgage insurance
- POA: power of attorney / property owners association
- POF: proof of funds
- QCD: quit claim deed
- REI: real estate investing
- REIA: Real Estate Investment Association
- REIT: real estate investment trust
- REO: real estate owned (bank-owned/lender-owned/foreclosed property)
- ROI: return on investment
- RTO: rent to own
- SDIRA: self-directed individual retirement account
- SFH: single-family home
- SS: short sale
- Sub2: subject to existing financing
- T/B: tenant buyer
- TIL: truth in lending (act)
- UBIT: unrelated business income tax
- VA: Veterans Administration
- VA: virtual assistant
- WAR: warranty plan
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