116 Common Real Estate Abbreviations

Pop quiz! Do you know what this says?

3/2 RENO UNO 33 w/ BALC, CVAC & ASRSV

Sometimes real estate listings look like they are written in secret code, right? Even you veteran agents who are familiar with real estate shorthand can probably remember when you were just starting out and wondering what the heck an EIK is and why anyone would want an INLW.

In the spirit of being helpful to young agents and real estate buyers alike, we have put together this list of 116 common real estate abbreviations. Even for agents fluent in acronyms, this is good content to share on your website and on your social media platforms to help your prospects and clients.

As we like to say, a helpful agent is a busy agent!

Common Real Estate Acronyms (and Their Meanings)

Real Estate Listing Abbreviations

• AC – Air Conditioning
• APPL – Appliances
• APPT – Apartment
• ASRSV – Assigned Parking
• AVAIL – Available
• BA – Bathroom or Bath
• BALC – Balcony
• BCHFRNT – Beachfront
• BLDG – Building
• BSMT – Basement
• BTH – Bathroom
• CAC – Central Air Conditioning
• CBL – Cable
• CEIL – Ceiling
• CEN – Central Air Conditioning
• CFAN – Ceiling Fan
• CONC – Concierge
• COND – Condition
• CONT – Contemporary
• CRPT – Carpet
• CTY – City
• CVAC – Central Vacuum

• DEC – Decorative
• DEP – Deposit
• DCK – Deck
• DK – Deck
• DPLX – Duplex
• DR – Dining Room
• DRY – Dryer
• DSP – Garbage Disposal
• DW – Dishwasher
• EIK – Eat-in Kitchen
• ELEV – Elevator
• FDR – Formal Dining Room
• FIX – Fixtures
• FOYR – Foyer
• FRPLC – Fireplace
• FSBO – For Sale By Owner
• FT CTR – Fitness Center
• FURN – Furnished
• GAR – Garage
• GDN – Garden
• GRNT – Granite
• HB – Half bath
• HDWD – Hardwood (floors)
• HRWD – Hardwood (floors)
• HSE – House
• HW – Hot Water
• HVAC – Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning
• INCL – Included
• INLW – In-law unit
• LFT – Loft
• LNDRY – Laundry
• LOC – Location
• LSE – Lease
• LUX – Luxury
• MRBL – Marble
• MINT – Mint Condition
• MIN – Minimum
• MOD – Modern
• MICRO – Microwave
• NBHD – Neighborhood
• NGS – Natural Gas
• NR – Near
• OFC – Office
• PAN – Pantry
• PAT – Patio
• PKG – Parking
• PRIV – Private
• PRTL – Partial
• REC – Recreation Room or Center
• REFRG – Refrigerator
• RENO – Renovated
• REQ – Required
• RM – Room
• RNGE – Range
• RTO – Rent to Own
• SAT – Satellite
• SF – Square Feet
• SHWR – Shower
• SKY – Skylight
• SPAC – Spacious
• SQFT – Square Feet
• S/S – Stainless Steel
• STU – Studio
• TERR – Terrace
• TOWN – Town House
• TRAD – Traditional
• TRPLX – Triplex
• UNO – Unit Number
• UPSTRS – Upstairs
• UTILS – Utilities
• VU – View
• VW – View
• WAT – Water
• W/D – Washer/Dryer
• W/I – Walk-in
• WIC – Walk-in Closet
• WIND – Window
• WLKP – Walkup
• YD – Yard

Real Estate Agent Abbreviations

• ABR – Accredited Buyer's Representative
• ALC – Accredited Land Consultant
• CCIM – Certified Commercial Investment Member
• CIPS – Certified International Property Specialist
• CPM – Certified Property Manager
• CRB – Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager
• CRS – Certified Residential Specialist
• GAA – General Accredited Appraiser
• GREEN – NAR Green Home Specialist
• GRI – Graduate of REALTOR® Institute
• MRP – Military Relocation Professional
• RAA – Residential Accredited Appraiser
• RSPS – Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist
• SRS – Seller Representative Specialist
• SRES – Seniors Real Estate Specialist

And now you can answer the pop quiz! What that line of confusing capital letters really says is:

Three bedroom, two bathroom renovated unit (number 33) with balcony, central vacuum and assigned parking.

That sounds pretty good, right?

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