Real Estate Glossary
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estate at sufferanceoccurs when a tenant retains possession of the property after the termination of a lease and fails to pay rent. Because the estate is recognized as a real property right, the tenant must be evicted and cannot be removed as would be case for a trespasser. | |
estate in landThe degree, quantity, nature, and extent of interest a person has in real property. | |
estate taxesFederal taxes on a decedent's real and personal property. | |
excess landpertains to large tracts of residential land properties that financial institutions will not make long-term mortgage loans on – even if there is a residence on the property.
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exclusive-agency buyer agencyOne broker becomes the buyer's agent but the buyer reserves the right to search for properties as well. | |
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exclusive-right-to-sell listingone broker is appointed to the seller's sole agent. The broker is given the exclusive right, or authorization, to market the seller's property. Whether the sellers finds a buyer with or without the broker's assistance, the seller still must pay the broker a commission. | |
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executed contractThis is a contract that has been finished fully. All parties have fulfilled their promises. | ||