If you are in the market for a new home, then sifting through real estate listings can seem like reading a Latin textbook. It can make the process difficult enough that you might decide not to purchase a property at all. The good news is that knowing how to read such listings can definitely increase their readability.
1. Abbreviations Unquestionably, one of the most crucial steps for understanding the listings better is knowing some of the most common abbreviations. Among the many that are used in such listings, here are some need-to-know ones that you should definitely be familiar with:
a/g pl - above ground pool ac - acre a/c - air conditioning alm - aluminum siding apt - apartment Atfn - attic fan ba - bath Balc - balcony bd/br - bedroom brk - brick bsmt - basement 1C,2C - 1 or 2 car garage cac - central air conditioning Cen - central air-conditioners Cfan - ceiling fan CPT - carpet c-fan - ceiling fan cent h/a - central heat & air CW/CD - clothes washer/clothes dryer Dr - dining room Dsp - garbage disposal ELE - electric ELV - elevator fr - family room fplc - fireplace FSBO - for sale by owner gar - garage G-RNG - gas range HP - heat pump HTUB - hot tub HW - hot water-to-air liv rm - living room MBA - master bedroom MWV - microwave oven OFC - office/study PAT - patio PL - swimming pool PLAY - playground RDR - radiator REF - refrigerator SAT - satellite dish spklr - sprinkler system SUN - sun room TEN - tennis court TOWN - town house WTR - water w/d - washer/dryer yd - yard
2. Try to negotiate If an asking price seems high then that is OK-it probably is! Homeowners often ask for a higher asking price than the market value of the house. If you do your homework then you will know how reasonable the asking price is. Even if the asking price is low, you should still try to negotiate. If the owner is willing to negotiate, then you might be able to save a small fortunate after negotiating. That is particularly true if the homeowner wants to sell the property as soon as possible.
3. Research the asking price Never consider asking prices without doing some research. In particular you should compare the asking price with comparable homes. Fortunately, the Internet has made the process easier than ever. You can quickly compare a particular asking price, with other properties in your area with many of the same specifications. By taking that step you will be able to determine whether or not the asking price is reasonable. If it is not then you should keep searching for the right property.
4. Never take a listing at face value Is it possible for a listing to be 100% accurate? Yes, but you should never make the assumption that it is. You probably would not purchase a car or truck after simply reading the listing. Likewise, you should also visit the property in a listing, to determine how accurate it is. You might discover that it is slightly, moderately, or extremely accurate.
5. Ask about clarifications If something seems unclear or odd about a particular real estate listing, then get the situation clarified as soon as you can. It is possible that there was a misprint, or an explanation is needed.
These above tips will help you to read real estate listings like a book.
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