Net Listing

In real estate brokerage, a net listing is a type of listing agreement in which the seller specifies a net amount to be received from the sale of the property. Any proceeds above that agreed upon net amount are retained by the real estate broker as compensation. Net...

Net Lease

In real estate, a net lease is a lease agreement in which the tenant is responsible for paying certain operating expenses of the property in addition to a fixed base rent. These expenses commonly include property taxes, insurance premiums, and maintenance or operating...

Net Income

In real estate finance, net income refers to the amount of income remaining from a property after operating expenses are deducted from adjusted gross income. It represents the property’s earnings before accounting for debt service, income taxes, or capital...

Net Acre

In real estate and land development, a net acre refers to an acre of land that is available for the construction of buildings or other improvements. It excludes portions of a larger parcel that cannot be developed or that must be dedicated to uses such as streets,...

Negotiable

In real estate and finance, negotiable refers to an instrument or document that is capable of being transferred or assigned from one party to another in the ordinary course of business. A negotiable instrument allows the rights it represents to pass to a new holder...

Negative Cash Flow

In real estate investment, negative cash flow occurs when the income generated by a property is insufficient to cover its regular operating expenses. These expenses may include mortgage payments, property taxes, insurance, maintenance, and management costs. When a...