UPDATE! Silence of the Lambs house still available!

You may find the fact that the "Silence of the Lambs" house is still available to purchase, is almost as shocking as the (fake) crimes committed inside.  Who wouldn't love to live in a house with such a infamous stigma attached to it?  To read the whole story of what's going on with the sale of this PA home, go here.

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.