Due Diligence Fee

Definition

The upfront money you pay to discover the real estate property you're buying is a money pit. It's like paying to watch your dreams burn.

Example Usage

We paid a $5,000 due diligence fee to inspect the commercial real estate property.

Source: Real estate terminology

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contingencies

The 'what if' scenarios that keep project managers up at night and pad contracts with extra zeros. In real estate, these are the escape clauses buyers insert into offers like 'contingent on inspection' or 'contingent on not discovering the basement is haunted.' Essentially, it's the professional way of saying 'but only if everything goes according to plan,' which it never does.

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