Common Real Estate Abbreviations

Abbreviations are a necessity in real estate advertising because so much information must be communicated in so little space. Some common abbreviations and their meanings:

  • ba bathreal-estate-abbreviations
  • fin ll finished lower level
  • mstr master bed room/suite
  • blt built-in
  • fpl fireplace
  • mtg mortgage
  • br bedroom
  • fml formal
  • pvcy fence privacy fence
  • brk brick
  • fr family room
  • sec sys security system
  • bkporch back porch
  • frog finished room over garage
  • scrnd porch screened porch
  • bldrs redo builder’s renovation
  • fsbo for sale by owner
  • th townhouse
  • cac central air conditioning
  • gmt kitchen gourmet kitchen
  • txs taxes
  • dr dining room
  • ingrd pool inground pool
  • wbs wood-burning stove
  • dk deck
  • lr living room
  • w/o walk-out
  • fdr formal dining room
  • mk modern kitchen
  • u/g sprk underground sprinkler system
  • fha/va qualifies for FHA/VA financing
  • meik modern eat-in kitchen
  • yd yard