Real Estate Encyclopedia | Property Law Dictionary | Real Estate Terms | Meanings & Definitions Sep 02, 2010

realise(BrE) or realize(AmE)

1. To sell and convert into cash. To convert an asset into cash or money. To dispose of an asset in order to provide cash that can be distributed to one or a number of investors or beneficiaries. See also conversion.
2. To convert an intangible asset into real property.


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