Tuesday, January 26, 2016

How To Speak Realtor®

AVAIL LUX TOWN COND GOOD 3/2 HDWD WIC FDR GRNT APPL DW W/D CAC FRPLC (NRTC) PAT ASRSV ?!?!?!?!?!?!?



If you've ever picked up a paper listing homes for sale, you've probably noticed some pretty strange and confusing abbreviations.  Some agents find it necessary because they have such a small space in print ads to describe a house, but what good is an abbreviation if the reader can't understand it.   Heck, I'm an agent and I don't even know what half of these mean.  Here is a list of 116 commonly used abbreviations used by realtors in their listing descriptions:

  • AC – Air Conditioning
  • APPL – Appliances
  • APPT – Apartment
  • ASRSV – Assigned Parking
  • AVAIL – Available
  • BA – Bathroom or Bath
  • BALC – Balcony
  • BCHFRNT – Beachfront
  • BLDG – Building
  • BSMT – Basement
  • BTH – Bathroom
  • CAC – Central Air Conditioning
  • CBL – Cable
  • CEIL – Ceiling
  • CEN – Central Air Conditioning
  • CFAN – Ceiling Fan
  • CONC – Concierge
  • COND – Condition
  • CONT – Contemporary
  • CRPT – Carpet
  • CTY – City
  • CVAC – Central Vacuum
  • DEC – Decorative
  • DEP – Deposit
  • DCK – Deck
  • DK – Deck
  • DPLX – Duplex
  • DR – Dining Room
  • DRY – Dryer
  • DSP – Garbage Disposal
  • DW – Dishwasher
  • EIK – Eat-in Kitchen
  • ELEV – Elevator
  • FDR – Formal Dining Room
  • FIX – Fixtures
  • FOYR – Foyer
  • FRPLC – Fireplace
  • FSBO – For Sale By Owner
  • FT CTR – Fitness Center
  • FURN – Furnished
  • GAR – Garage
  • GDN – Garden
  • GRNT – Granite
  • HB – Half bath
  • HDWD – Hardwood (floors)
  • HRWD – Hardwood (floors)
  • HSE – House
  • HW – Hot Water
  • HVAC – Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning
  • INCL – Included
  • INLW – In-law unit
  • LFT – Loft
  • LNDRY – Laundry
  • LOC – Location
  • LSE – Lease
  • LUX – Luxury
  • MRBL – Marble
  • MINT – Mint Condition
  • MIN – Minimum
  • MOD – Modern
  • MICRO – Microwave
  • NBHD – Neighborhood
  • NGS – Natural Gas
  • NR – Near
  • OFC – Office
  • PAN – Pantry
  • PAT – Patio
  • PKG – Parking
  • PRIV – Private
  • PRTL – Partial
  • REC – Recreation Room or Center
  • REFRG – Refrigerator
  • RENO – Renovated
  • REQ – Required
  • RM – Room
  • RNGE – Range
  • RTO – Rent to Own
  • SAT – Satellite
  • SF – Square Feet
  • SHWR – Shower
  • SKY – Skylight
  • SPAC – Spacious
  • SQFT – Square Feet
  • S/S – Stainless Steel
  • STU – Studio
  • TERR – Terrace
  • TOWN – Town House
  • TRAD – Traditional
  • TRPLX – Triplex
  • UNO – Unit Number
  • UPSTRS – Upstairs
  • UTILS – Utilities
  • VU – View
  • VW – View
  • WAT – Water
  • W/D – Washer/Dryer
  • W/I – Walk-in
  • WIC – Walk-in Closet
  • WIND – Window
  • WLKP – Walkup
  • YD – Yard
Real Estate Agent Abbreviations
  • ABR – Accredited Buyer's Representative
  • ALC – Accredited Land Consultant
  • CCIM – Certified Commercial Investment Member
  • CIPS – Certified International Property Specialist
  • CPM – Certified Property Manager
  • CRB – Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager
  • CRS – Certified Residential Specialist
  • GAA – General Accredited Appraiser
  • GREEN – NAR Green Home Specialist
  • GRI – Graduate of REALTOR® Institute
  • MRP – Military Relocation Professional
  • RAA – Residential Accredited Appraiser
  • RSPS – Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist
  • SRS – Seller Representative Specialist
  • SRES – Seniors Real Estate Specialist
If you know of one that's not on this list (I'm sure there are many) drop me a line and I'll include it.  To see the original blog post at point2.com, click here.

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