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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Arizona Real Estate Law

Arizona Solar Easement

A recorded agreement protecting access to sunlight, recognized by A.R.S. § 33-439.

Arizona Real Estate Law

Arizona Trustee Sale

A non-judicial foreclosure under a deed of trust, the dominant foreclosure path in Arizona.

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AZ Assured Water Supply Designation

Required certification in Active Management Areas that a 100-year water supply exists for new subdivisions.

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AZ Form 200 (Counter Offer)

Standard AAR counter offer form used to modify and respond to offers in Arizona residential transactions.

Arizona Real Estate Law

AZ Special Detainer Action

The Arizona name for the eviction lawsuit filed in Justice Court after notice has expired.

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Beneficiary Deed (AZ)

A.R.S. § 33-405 — an AZ deed that transfers property at death without probate, revocable during life.

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BINSR

Buyer’s Inspection Notice and Seller’s Response — the AZ form used to negotiate repairs after inspection.

Arizona Real Estate Law

Branch Manager (AZ)

A self-employed broker designated to supervise a brokerage’s branch office in Arizona.

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Broker Trust Account

An AZ-required separate account holding earnest money and client funds, audited by ADRE.

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Cancellation Notice (AAR)

The standard AAR form for canceling a residential purchase contract per its terms.

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Commissioner’s Rules

Administrative regulations adopted by the ADRE Commissioner governing real estate practice in Arizona.

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Arizona 20-Day Preliminary Notice

A required notice contractors must serve within 20 days to preserve mechanic’s lien rights in AZ.