Category : C

Definition: A recently sold property similar to one being evaluated.  Also called a comparable or comp. Pronunciation: \ˈkäm-p(ə-)rə-bəl \  \ˈprä-pər-tē\ Used in a Sentence:   The sales agent looked for a comparable property in the nei..

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Definition:  An informal estimate of market value performed by a real estate licensee for the seller to assist in arriving at an appropriate listing price.  If working with a buyer giving an informal estimate of market value to help arrive at an appropriate offering price. Pronunciation:  \kəm-ˈper-tiv\ \ˈmär-kət\ \ə-ˈna-lə-səs\ Used in a Sentence:   The agent provided a comparative ..

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Definition:  Anything of value or a valuable consideration, directly or indirectly paid, promised, or expected to be paid or received for a service provided. Pronunciation:  \ˌkäm-pən-ˈsā-shən \ Used in a Sentence:   The builder offered a reduced price for the upgraded flooring as compensation for ..

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Definition:   A party to a contract who possesses the legal capacity to enter into a binding contract. Pronunciation:   \ˈkäm-pə-tənt\ Used in a Sentence:   The elderly owner was deemed competent to sign the contract for the sale of his..

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Definition:  A person who makes a formal charge in court saying that someone has done something wrong.  (See also plaintiff). Pronunciation:   \kəm-ˈplā-nənt\ Used in a Sentence:   The complainant charged that the defendant had broken the ironclad contract that both h..

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Definition:  A formal charge or allegation. Pronunciation: \kəm-ˈplānt\ Used in a Sentence:    A copy of the complaint was sent to the subject’s..

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Definition: A declaration of policies for the future physical development of an area.  (Also called a master plan). Pronunciation: \ˌkäm-pri-ˈhen(t)-siv, -prē-\ Used in a Sentence:   The comprehensive plan for the area allowed for the building of a new hospital in t..

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Definition: To hide something from sight or to keep something secret. Pronunciation:  \kən–ˈsēl-mənt\ Used in a Sentence:    The broker could be charged with concealment for not revealing that the area was prone to..

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Definition: A provision in Florida’s Growth Policy Act that requires water and waste treatment facilities needed to support new populations be in place before new development is allowed. Pronunciation:   \kən-ˈkər-ən(t)-sē, -rən(t)-sē\ Used in a Sentence:     Due to the concurrency provision, the new construction had to be curtailed until the new treatment plant was ..

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Definition:  Ownership by two or more persons at the same time, such as joint tenants, tenants by entirety, or tenants in common. Pronunciation:   \kən-ˈkər-ənt, -ˈkə-rənt, kän-\ Used in a Sentence:     The husband and wife owned the property under concurrent owners..

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