'REAL' REAL ESTATE TERMS
THANKSGIVING
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REAL ESTATE EUPHEMISMS
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100

A measure of land equaling 43,560 square feet

WHAT IS AN ACRE?

100

This amazing state raises the most turkeys.

WHAT IS MINNESOTA?

Approx. 42 million birds a year

100

This document outlines the terms under which an agent may show multiple properties to a buyer, often including protections for the agent's commission during the home search process.

WHAT IS A TOURING AGREEMENT?

100

It means the home is too small for human habitation or your big screen TV.

WHAT IS COZY?

100

This quiet area in Washington County was once considered a vacation mecca.

WHAT IS WHITE BEAR LAKE ?

In the 1860s and 1870s the resort town was so popular that trains ran hourly for vacationers and people to enjoy concerts plays and amusements parks. 

200

A sum due a real estate broker for services in that capacity.

WHAT IS COMMISSION

200

This is the biggest safety hazard on Thanksgiving Day.

WHAT ARE KITCHEN FIRES?

200

Signed by both buyer and seller, this agreement outlines the terms and conditions of a home purchase.

WHAT IS A PURCHASE AGREEMENT?

200

It is located at a busy intersection, where the traffic noise is so heavy, you’ll have to sleep with ear plugs.

WHAT IS CONVENIELTY LOCATED?

200

This State is bordered by Canada to the north.

What is Minnesota?

300

The unlawful practice of influencing a person’s housing choice based on his/her race.

WHAT IS STEERING?

300

This NFL team has played on almost every Thanksgiving since 1934.

WHO ARE THE DETROIT LIONS?

300

This agreement is used when two real estate brokerages collaborate on a transaction, outlining the terms for sharing commission and responsibilities.

WHAT IS A BROKER TO BROKER AGREEMENT?

300

No updates made since the day he built the home forty-seven years ago. 

WHAT IS ONE OWNER HOME?

300

This portion of Minneapolis has streets named after past Presidents.

WHAT IS NE MPLS?

400

 The disposition of one’s property to take effect after death.

WHAT IS A WILL?

400

The Wednesday eve before Thanksgiving is traditionally known as this.

WHAT IS 'DRINKSGIVING'

400

This type of listing allows a seller to work with multiple agents but only pay the one who brings the buyer.

WHAT IS AN OPEN LISTING AGREEMENT?

400

A fancy way to say you’ll be living at a ‘dead-end.’

WHAT IS CUL-DE-SAC?

400

This state once had Jesse "the Bod" Ventura as it's 38th Governor?


WHAT IS MINNESOTA?

500

 The right of a property owner whose land borders on a body of water, such as a lake, ocean or sea, to reasonable use and enjoyment of the shore and water the property borders on.

WHAT IS LITTORAL RIGHTS?

500

Adam Sandler's 'The Thanksgiving Song' was debut on SNL this year?

500

This type of agreement allows an agent to show a property to a specific buyer without securing a formal listing agreement, ensuring commission if the sale occurs.

WHAT IS A ONE-TIME SHOWING AGREEMENT?

500

Can mean a hallway with cupboards and appliances that two people could not occupy at the same time.

WHAT IS A GALLEY KITCHEN?

500

This City in Minnesota is home to the largest lift bridge in the world

WHAT IS DULUTH?

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