Commercial Real Estate Glossary

Plain-language definitions for the terms brokers, tenants, and investors use every day — from cap rate to triple net. Organized by topic, written for the deal you're actually working on.

Agents & Professionals

6 terms

Representation roles, licensing distinctions, and the people authorized to act on your behalf.

Finance & Valuation

14 terms

Valuation methods, financing instruments, accounting terms behind a property's numbers.

Leases & Tenancy

8 terms

Lease structures, tenancy forms, and the mechanics of paying for and occupying space.

Ownership & Title

6 terms

Property classifications, forms of co-ownership, title transfer documents.

Legal & Contracts

18 terms

Contract elements, legal obligations, and the conditions that make an agreement enforceable.

Property & Zoning

7 terms

How land is classified, what it can legally be used for.

Transaction & Listing

8 terms

Paperwork and stages of a commercial deal, from listing to close.