

Buyer and Seller each individually have their own costs related to closing that they are required to pay. Closing costs are generally paid through escrow. These costs include the brokerage commission, mortgage-related fees, escrow or attorney's settlement charges, transfer taxes, recording fees, title insurance and so on. A "half bathroom" or has only a toilet and a sink.Ĭlosing costs - The entire package of miscellaneous expenses paid by the buyer and the seller when the real estate deal closes.

A "three-quarter bathroom" has a toilet, a sink and a shower. So, if you see the home has 3 bedrooms, there may be a 4 room in the basement that can be converted into a bedroom by just adding an egress window.īathrooms (bth,bths) -“Full bathroom" is a room with a toilet, a sink and a bathtub (with or without a shower also). If a bedroom in the basement does not have an egress window, it cannot be considered a bedroom on the listing. Here's a cheat sheet to help you figure out what it all means.īedrooms (bds,bdrms,beds) - "Bedroom" usually means a sleeping area with a door, window and a closet, but the definition varies in different places.
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Real estate listings and advertisements are usually full of acronyms and abbreviations that are unfamiliar to first-time buyers.
