Invest in luxury real estate and secure your wealth. Discover 7 real estate terms you must master to be successful in the industry.
Investing in real estate is a highly profitable business model for the future. Knowing some of the most important terms will help you become better acquainted with people who specialize in the area and, in a short time, will lead you to become an expert. That's why today we bring you 7 real estate terms you need to master.
Within the real estate market there is a sub-discipline known as Real Estate Marketing. In this scenario, Home Staging is a practice that consists in the preparation of an apartment or residence through neutral and depersonalized decoration. This manages to create highly attractive spaces for most people.
The concept of lien refers to an obligation that falls on the person acquiring real estate, which must be registered in the Public Registry of Property. In the specific case of the real estate sector, it is known as a real lien.
The real estate market is a business that has been in existence for a long time, however, in the current era, the following have been implemented important innovations through applied technology and methodology. In this regard, the Proptech are companies that integrate technologies such as Blockchain, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, Biometrics and more to redefine the real estate business model.
This concept is the index that represents a ratio between the total annual income of a property and its value. It is generally considered to include the return "from" and "on" the capital invested in the property. The capitalization rate is important if the owner wishes to sell or rent his property in the future.
During a purchase, sale or lease negotiation, it is relatively normal for the parties involved to require adjustments to the documentation. When a change is made to a specific part of the contract it is known as an amendment, and when something additional is required to be added to the contract it is known as an addendum.
This type of sale occurs when an owner dies without leaving a written legal will (testament). Through a lawsuit it is possible for a real estate attorney to initiate actions for the sale of a specific property. In general, these processes can be complicated and time-consuming.
It is important not to confuse the concept of cadastral value with that of capital gain, as they are two different things, although over time they may complement each other. The cadastral value is the valuation of a property. This process takes into account aspects such as location, dimensions, materials and construction styles. With this value, the property tax to be paid in the following periods can be calculated at a later date.
We hope this information is useful for your foray into the world of real estate. Remember that in Nolab we have luxury properties in the best areas of Mexico City to secure your assets and protect your investment.
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Alfredo Obregón is the co-founder and CEO of Nolab, a real estate platform focused on investment, sales, and property management across international markets.
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