Radon:
An invisible, odourless, tasteless gas produced by the decay of uranium that occurs naturally in the eart's crust.

Real Estate:
Property consisting of land or land and the buildings on it, along with its natural resources such as crops, minerals, or water; immovable property of this nature; an interest vested in this; leasehold and business whether with or without premises, fixtures, stock in trade, goods or chattels in connection with the operation of the business; More generally: buildings or housing in general. Also: the business of real estate; the profession of buying, selling, or renting land, buildings or housing; an item of real property.

Real Estate Broker:
A person who represents a principal in a real estate trade.

Real Property:
The combination of the tangible and intangible attributes of land and improvements. The real estate, plus the rights that go with it.

Realtor:
A trademarked name describing real estate professionals who are members of a local real estate board and the Canadian Real Estate Association.

Rent:
The conpensation paid for the temporary use, and/or occupation of real estate.

Rentable Area:
The useable area of the tenanted space plus an allocation of floor common areas (e.g., washrooms, lobby, stairways, utility rooms etc.)

Sill:
A level, continuous pad between the foundation top and the bottom of the framming system.

Survey:
The accurate mathematical measurement of land and buildings thereon, made with the aid of instruments.

Sindication:
An association of individuals formed for the purpose of owing, operating and managing large parcels of real property for the mutual benefit of all, and organized as a corporation, limited partnership or joint venture.

For more terminology and jargon check:

• A-Z Real Estate Terminology
• Glossary of Real Estate Terms