7 final real estate terms you need to know
If you’re buying or selling a home in Aspen, there are a lot of terms you’ll have to learn – especially if this is your first home.
Here’s what you need to know.

7 Final Real Estate Terms You Need to Know

Principal

Principal is the amount of money you borrowed to buy a home. That’s the amount you need to repay your lender, plus interest.

Points

A mortgage point is equal to 1 percent of the value of a mortgage loan. You can buy discount points by paying more money up-front in exchange for a lower interest rate.

Private Mortgage Insurance

Private mortgage insurance, or PMI, is an insurance premium that some buyers have to pay. This money is required on most loans with less than a 20 percent down payment, and it’s required to protect lenders in case the buyer defaults (doesn’t make payments).

Real Estate Agent

A real estate agent is the professional who helps you buy or sell a home.

Realtor®

A Realtor is a real estate agent who is a member of the National Association of Realtors®, a trusted organization with a strict code of ethics. Not all real estate agents are Realtors.

Real Estate Broker

A real estate broker is an agent who has passed a state broker’s exam and met the minimum number of transactions required. Brokers can hire agents to work for them.

Title Insurance

Title insurance is a policy that protects owner or lender interest in a property from other claims to ownership.

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