Plain Language Explanations

Why do agents make it more stressful?

Did you know that buying and selling a house ranks as a top life stressors? It makes sense: a transaction comes with financial pressure, the uncertainty over the different high pressure activities, time pressure, and the emotional roller coaster that comes with making very personal decisions.

Then add in the fact that most people only buy or sell a handful of times in their lifetime.

So why are agents using all these terms and not defining them for their clients? I’m trying to change all that by breaking down the jargon for you in terms that a fifth grader should be able to understand.

Where do these words come from?

Many real estate terms come from Latin or the time of early colonists. These key terms that only a REALTOR understands, like “mortgage” and “tenant,” have been around for centuries. They were coined by early American colonists, and even as the way we buy and sell homes has changed, the words stuck.

Discover clear explanations that not only define the term, but also hopefully reduce the stress caused by confusing in real estate language.