Focus Earth Glossary

A comprehensive collection of key terms and definitions you need to know

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Sales Comparison Approach
Compares the property being valued with similar properties that have recently sold in the same area.
Types of Valuation
Property Valuation
Income Approach
Used for income-producing properties, which estimates value based on the income the property is expected to generate.
Types of Valuation
Property Valuation
Capitalization Rate (Cap Rate)
Measure used in the income approach, calculating the ratio between the annual net income and the value of a property.
Types of Valuation
Property Valuation
Net Operating Income (NOI)
Income generated by a property after operating expenses are deducted, but before financing costs or taxes.
Income-Producing Property
Property Valuation
Gross Rental Income
Total income from renting out a property before any expenses are deducted.
Income-Producing Property
Property Valuation
Gross Income Multiplier (GIM)
Valuation tool used for income-producing properties, calculated by dividing the property price by its gross rental income.
Income-Producing Property
Property Valuation
Rent Roll
Document showing the list of tenants, rent amounts, lease terms, and other details of the rental income.
Income-Producing Property
Property Valuation
Vacancy Rate
The percentage of vacant or unleased space in a property, which affects its income potential.
Income-Producing Property
Property Valuation
Return on Investment (ROI)
Measure used to evaluate the efficiency of an investment, calculated as (gain from investment - cost of investment) / cost of investment.
Financial and Investment
Property Valuation
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Lighting Supply and Illumination Industry

Luminaire Components

Fixture
Housing portion of the luminaire, connecting a light to the infrastructure (ceiling, wall, pole, etc.)

Lighting Supply and Illumination Industry

Luminaire Components

Fixture
Housing portion of the luminaire, connecting a light to the infrastructure (ceiling, wall, pole, etc.)

Basic Lighting Terms

Fixture
Housing portion of the luminaire, connecting a light to the infrastructure (ceiling, wall, pole, etc.)

Traditional Lamps and Fixtures

Fixture
Housing portion of the luminaire, connecting a light to the infrastructure (ceiling, wall, pole, etc.)

Lighting Design and Applications

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Housing portion of the luminaire, connecting a light to the infrastructure (ceiling, wall, pole, etc.)

Property Valuation

General

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Types of Valuation

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Income-Producing Property

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Housing portion of the luminaire, connecting a light to the infrastructure (ceiling, wall, pole, etc.)

Financial and Investment

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Property Types and Classifications

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Organizations

Organizations

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LED Types

LED Types

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Housing portion of the luminaire, connecting a light to the infrastructure (ceiling, wall, pole, etc.)
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