A to Z · 1055 Terms

Real estate & finance, demystified.

The jargon can be exhausting. Here’s a plain-English glossary covering real estate, lending, investment, and the business-finance ecosystem that surrounds them.

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Real Estate Tech & PropTech

Lead Generation Platform

Software systems generating buyer/seller leads for real estate agents.

Real Estate Tech & PropTech

Listing Syndication

Distributing a property listing to multiple third-party portals automatically.

Real Estate Tech & PropTech

Matterport

A 3D scanning platform creating walkable virtual tours of properties.

Real Estate Tech & PropTech

Predictive Analytics

Models forecasting market trends, property values, or tenant behavior.

Real Estate Tech & PropTech

PropTech

Technology serving the real estate industry, from listings platforms to building automation.

Real Estate Tech & PropTech

Smart Building Sensors

IoT devices monitoring occupancy, temperature, and energy use in real time.

Real Estate Tech & PropTech

Smart Lock

An electronic lock controllable via phone or keypad, common in short-term rentals.

Real Estate Tech & PropTech

Tenant Experience Platform

Software helping commercial tenants access amenities, services, and communications.

Real Estate Tech & PropTech

Virtual Tour

An interactive online walkthrough of a property using 3D or 360° imagery.

REITs & Public Real Estate

AFFO

Adjusted Funds From Operations — FFO minus recurring capital expenditures.

REITs & Public Real Estate

Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share divided by stock price.

REITs & Public Real Estate

DownREIT

A REIT structure with separate partnerships for individual properties.