Real property refers to the interests, benefits, and rights in real estate.
| • | Real property does not refer to the real estate |
| • | Real property and real estate are not the same thing |
Real property refers to rights in real estate.
An appraiser actually appraises the rights in real estate rather than the real estate itself. The technically correct name for a real estate appraiser is "real property appraiser".
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