Jun 19 2007
Real Estate Abbreviations
Abbreviations are a necessity in real estate advertising because most of the time a great deal of information must be communicated in a very small space. I've compiled a list of common Real Estate Definitions and Abbreviations. The following list contains some of the abbreviations which are commonly used in the real estate industry. I've also begun implementing the Glossary Page for more of the commonly used Real Estate abbreviations and Definitions. If you hover over any of the Real Estate Abbreviations below you will get a short definition of what that Real Estate abbreviation stands for.
If you run across any other abbreviations or terms you don't understand, feel free to contact me. If you are looking for something that I don't have listed, please let me know. I'd be happy to add the new term to the list. In addition, if you see an error in my definitions or abbreviations, please use the Contact Page to let me know about it. Here are some common abbreviations and their meanings:
Credential Abbreviations
ABR – Accredited Buyer Representative
CBR – Certified Buyer Representative
CHMS – Certified Home Marketing Specialist
CLHMS – Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist
CNS – Certified Negotiation Specialist
CRB – Certified Real Estate Broker
CRS – Certified Residential Specialist
e-PRO – Internet Professional
GRI – Graduate Realtor Institute
NAR – National Association of Realtors
OA – Owner Agent
REALTOR® – Member of the National Association of Realtors
REBAC – Real Estate Buyers Agent Council
SRES – Senior Real Estate Specialist
Contract and Financing Abbreviations
APR – Annual Percentage Rate
ARM – Adjustable Rate Mortgage
BTSA – Bonus To Selling Agent
CCR – Conditions, Covenants, and Restrictions
CFD – Contract For Deed
CLTV – Combined Loan To Value
CMA – Comparative Market Analysis
COCR – Cash on Cash Return
COF – Cost Of Funds
COO – Certificate Of Occupancy
DBA – Doing Business As
DCR – Debt Coverage Ratio
DOS – Due On Sale Clause
EA – Exclusive Agency
EMC – Earnest Money Contract
ERS – Exclusive Right to Sell
FCRA – Fair Credit Reporting Act
FDIC – Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
FEMA – Federal Emergency Management Agency
FFE – Furniture, Fixture, and Equipment
FHA – Federal Housing Administration
FHLMC – "Freddie Mac" Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
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
GNMA – "Ginnie Mae" Government National Mortgage Association
HUD – Department of Housing and Urban Development
LIBOR – London Interbank Offering Rate
LTV – Loan To Value
MLS – Multiple Listing Service
MTG – Mortgage
O/F – Owner Finance
P&S – Purchase And Sale
PITI – Principal, Interest, Taxes and Insurance
PMI – Private Mortgage Insurance
POA – Power Of Attorney
REI – Real Estate Investor
REIA – Real Estate Investors Association
REIT – Real Estate Investment Trust
RELA – Real Estate Licensing Act
REO – Real Estate Owned
ROI – Return On Investment
RTO – Rent To Own
TIL – Truth In Lending
VA – Veterans Administration
Property Listing Abbreviations
1/2 BA – Half Bath (toilet and sink)
3/4 BA – Three Quarter Bath (Toilet and Sink and Tub or Shower)
4/3/2 – 4 Bedroom / 3 Bath / 2 Car Garage
A/G PL – Above Ground Pool
AC – Acres
ACTV – Active
ALM – Aluminum (i.e. ALM SIDG = Aluminum Siding)
APT – Apartment
ATT – Attached (i.e. ATT GAR = Attached Garage)
BA – Bath
BALC – Balcony
BB – Baseboard (i.e. BB Heat)
BCH – Beach
BKPCH – Back Porch
BKYD – Backyard
BLDRS REDO – Builders Renovation
BLT – Built-in
BR – Bedroom
BRK – Brick
BSMT – Basement
BUNG – Bungalow
CAC – Central Air Conditioning
CAPE – Cape Cod
CENT H/A – Central Heat and Air
C-FAN – Ceiling Fan
CHN – Chain
CLAP – Clapboard Siding
CLBHS – Clubhouse
CLDSC – Cul-de-Sac
CNR or CRNR – Corner
CRPRT – Carport
CRWL – Crawlspace
CTH – Cathedral
CVAC – Central Vacuum
D/W – Dishwasher
DBL – Double
DEDRS – Deed Restrictions
DET – Detached Garage
DK – Deck
DR – Dining Room
EIK – Eat in Kitchen
END – End Unit
E-RNG – Electric Range
FBA – Full Bath (toilet + sink + shower + tub)
FDR – Formal Dining Room
FFBR – First Floor Bedroom
FIN BSMT – Finished Basement
FLRS – Floors
FM RM or FR – Family Room
FML – Formal
FNCD YD – Fenced Yard
FOYR – Foyer
FP or FPL or FPLC – Fireplace
FXR – Fixer Upper
G/D – Garbage Disposal
GAR – Garage
GLFP – gas log fire place
GMT KIT – Gourmet Kitchen
G-RNG – Gas Range
HDWD – Hardwood
HOA – Homeowner's Association
HSF – Heated Square Feet
HTUB – Hot Tub
HVAC – Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
HW – Hot Water
HWH – Hot Water Heater
IGSP- In Ground Sprinkler
INGRD PL – In-Ground Pool
INLW – In-Law Suite
KIT – Kitchen
LA – Living Area
LFT – Loft
LR – living room
LRG – Large
MAR – Marble
MBR – Master Bedroom
MO – Month
NAT GS HT – Natural Gas Heat
OFC – Office/Study
PAN – Pantry
PAT – Patio
PGS – Propane Gas
PL – Pool or Place
PRTL – Partial
REC RM – Recreation Room
RM – Room
RNCH – Ranch
SEC DEP – Security Deposit
SEW or SWR – Sewer
SF – Square Feet
SIDG – Siding
SLT – Slate
S-MB – Split Master Bedroom
SMP – Sump Pump
SQ FT – Square Feet
STOR – Assigned Storage
TRAD – Traditional
TXS – Taxes
VNYL – Vinyl
W/D – Washer/Dryer
W/D HKUP or W/D CON – Washer/Dryer Hookups
W/W CPT – wall to wall carpet
WAR – Warranty
WBFP – Wood Burning Fireplace
WBS or WDSTV – Wood Burning Stove
WD FLR – Wood Floor
WF – Waterfront
YD – Yard