Consistent Clients – Real Estate Marketing

To some people, reading real estate listing sheets is like reading hieroglyphics.  So many symbols and unfamiliar terms.

So, courtesy of LendingTree, here is a quick primer on commonly used abbreviations.

• aek: all electric kitchen
• appls: appliances
• ba: bathroom
• br: bedroom
• CA: central air
• cath ceil: cathedral ceiling
• c-d-s: cul de sac
• d/d: dishwasher and garbage disposal unit
• det: detached
• dr/fdr: dining room, formal dining room
• eik: eat-in kitchen
• f/fin bsmt: fully-finished basement
• fin w/o: finished walk-out
• hdwd or h/w: hardwood floors
• neg: price is negotiable
• pl, sp or s/p: swimming pool
• rf: roof
• sf: square feet
• spac: spacious
• w/d or wd: washer/dryer
• wbfp: wood-burning fireplace
• wic: walk-in closet

Believe it or not, this list is far from exhaustive!  For every feature and characteristic of your home, there’s an abbreviation that goes along with it.

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