Real Estate 101
What document officially transfers ownership of a property?
A Deed
What is the first thing an agent often does when a new listing goes live?
Shares or markets the listing
What reindeer has a famously glowing red nose?
Rudolph
In what year was the original "Home Alone" released?
1990
A buyer says, "We love it, but can you find the same thing for $100,000 less?"... What kind of client energy is this?
Bargain Hunter/Unrealistic Budget
What does MLS stand for?
Multiple Listing Service
What four words can make an agent's phone ring at 9pm?
Can we see it
What holiday plant is traditionally associated with a kiss?
Mistletoe
What is the name of Macaulay Culkin's character in Home Alone?
Kevin McAllister
A seller insists that their house is worth more because of the memories made there. What is that value called?
Sentimental Value
What is the term for a property's estimated market value based on comparable sales?
Comparative Market Analysis (CMA)
What is the classic phrase for a buyer who wants a mansion on a starter-home budget?
Champagne taste on a beer budget
In Jingle Bell Rock, what time is it said to be?
Jingle Bell Time
What is the name of the coffee shop on Friends?
Central Perk
What is a room below grade level often used for recreation called?
A Basement
What is the difference between a pre-qualification and a pre-approval?
Pre-approval generally involves a more thorough review of a borrower's finances and credit
What does an agent hope that a seller has done before a photo appointment?
Cleaned or Decluttered
Which singer made "All I Want for Christmas is You" a massive holiday hit?
Mariah Carey
What virtual pet was a 90's craze that required feeding and attention?
What do you call a window that projects outward from the wall, often creating a little nook?
A Bay Window
What federal law prohibits discrimination in housing based on protected classes?
The Fair Housing Act
What is the real estate version of a holiday miracle?
A smooth transaction that closes on time with no contingencies or last-minute surprises.
In 'The Twelve Days of Christmas,' what is given on the fifth day?
Five gold rings
In 'Home Alone,' where is the McCallister family supposed to spend Christmas vacation?
Paris
A buyer is ready to close, but the lender needs one more document. What is the agent's favorite phrase?
We're almost there!