Earnest MoneyEarnest Money is a deposit made by a buyer to demonstrate serious intent to purchase residential real estate. In property(...)
EasementAn Easement is a legal right that allows limited use of a portion of real property by a party that does not hold title to that land.(...)
Effective YearEffective Year is a real estateterm used to describe when a residential property or major improvement became functionally current(...)
Electronic Environmental ControlsElectronic Environmental Controls are integrated systems used within residential properties to monitor, regulate, and manage indoor(...)
Emergency Document StorageEmergency Document Storage is the practice of securely preserving critical residential property records so they remain accessible(...)
Eminent DomainEminent Domain is the legal authority that allows a government entity to take private property for a public use, provided that the(...)
EncroachmentEncroachment is a condition in which a structure, improvement, or use associated with one property extends onto or interferes with(...)
EncryptionEncryption is the process of converting information into a protected format so it can only be accessed by authorized parties. In real(...)
EndorsementsEndorsements are written modifications that alter the terms, scope, or conditions of an existing residential insurance policy. In real(...)
ENERGY STAR/ACCA RSI Qualified InstallationENERGY STAR/ACCA RSI Qualified Installation is a residential installation standard that verifies heating and cooling systems are(...)
ENERGY STAR Certified HomesENERGY STAR Certified Homes are residential properties that meet verified energy efficiency and performance requirements established(...)
ENERGY STAR Qualified DoorsENERGY STAR Qualified Doors are exterior residential doors that meet specific energy performance requirements established by the(...)
ENERGY STAR Qualified EquipmentENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment refers to residential mechanical and electrical systems that meet energy efficiency performance(...)
EnerPHit
Passive House Institute EnerPHit is a building performance standard developed for energy efficient renovation of existing residential(...)
Engineered SepticEngineered Septic is a wastewater treatment system designed for residential property where conventional onsite disposal methods are(...)
Engineering PlanAn Engineering Plan is a set of technical drawings and specifications prepared to guide the design, construction, repair, or(...)
EquifaxEquifax is a consumer credit reporting agency that collects, maintains, and distributes information related to individual credit(...)
EquityEquity is the portion of a residential property’s value that is owned outright by the property owner after accounting for outstanding(...)
Equity TheftEquity theft is a form of real estate fraud in which a criminal unlawfully extracts or captures the financial equity in a property(...)
EscrowEscrow is a neutral arrangement in which funds, documents, or other assets related to a residential real estate transaction are held(...)
Escrow CompanyAn Escrow Company is a neutral third party that facilitates residential real estate transactions by holding and disbursing funds and(...)
EthereumEthereum is a decentralized, open-source blockchain platform designed to support programmable transactions and applications. Unlike(...)
Excellent Credit ScoreAn Excellent Credit Score is a high credit rating that reflects a strong history of responsible borrowing and repayment. It signals to(...)
Exclusive ListingAn Exclusive Listing is a real estate agreement in which a property owner authorizes a single real estate professional or brokerage to(...)
Executor's Deed
Executors Deed
An Executor’s Deed is a legal instrument used in real estate transactions to transfer ownership of property(...)
Exhaust FanAn Exhaust Fan is a mechanical ventilation component installed in residential property to remove stale air, moisture, odors, or(...)
ExperianExperian is a consumer data and credit reporting organization whose information plays a significant role in residential real estate,(...)
