Real Estate Math
A Pennsylvania sales agent earns 2.5% commission on each closed transaction and closes $4,200,000 in sales volume annually. What is their gross commission income?
A$84,000
B$105,000✓ Correct
C$42,000
D$126,000
Explanation
Gross Commission Income = Volume × Commission Rate = $4,200,000 × 2.5% = $105,000.
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Debt-to-Income Ratio (DTI)
A lender's measure of a borrower's monthly debt obligations relative to their gross monthly income, used to evaluate loan eligibility.
Capitalization Rate (Cap Rate)A rate used to estimate the value of income-producing property, calculated as Net Operating Income divided by property value.
Gross Rent Multiplier (GRM)A quick valuation metric for income properties calculated by dividing the property price by gross annual rental income.
Net Operating Income (NOI)The annual income generated by an income-producing property after subtracting operating expenses, but before debt service.
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