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Glossary

Buyer glossary.

Plain-language definitions for the valuation, comparable sales, financing, and buying-process terms buyers see while evaluating homes.

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Buyer glossary. Plain-language definitions for the valuation, comparable sales, financing, and buying-process terms buyers see while evaluating homes.

  • Valuation: An estimate of what a property may be worth based on data and comparable homes.
  • Comparables: Similar homes used to judge whether a listing price looks reasonable.
  • Pre-approval: A financing readiness step that helps define your budget before you shop seriously.

Valuation

An estimate of what a property may be worth based on data and comparable homes.

Comparables

Similar homes used to judge whether a listing price looks reasonable.

Pre-approval

A financing readiness step that helps define your budget before you shop seriously.