The word gerbil is a diminutive form of  jerboa , though the jerboas are an unrelated group of rodents occupying a similar ecological niche.
A variance is a form of equitable relief that allows a property owner to bypass local zoning laws so they can use their land in the most efficient manner possible. When unusual circumstances make it difficult for a property owner to comply with local zoning laws, cities and counties may grant what are known as variances to allow property owners to circumvent the traditional zoning laws in an area.
A real estate brokerage contract or listing agreement is a contract between a real estate broker and a seller which covers the brokerâs efforts to find a buyer for the sellerâs real estate. It contains items such as price, terms of sale, and specific responsibilities of the broker.