The home is very neat and clean, but might not be the most updated think carpet and tile and white or bisque appliances versus stainless steel with kitchen updated circa 1990. Lovingly maintained: Often referring to a long-time owner who could be older. Just minutes or around the corner from shops, restaurants and cafes could mean they are in the property’s backyard or literally across the street.Įasy access to public transportation or highways could mean the sound of locomotives dancing in one’s head each night or the roar of the rush hour as a soundtrack, not a sound byte, to the home’s everyday living vibe.Ĩ. It usually means a highly desirable area however, the context of where the property is within that area is another story. Location, location, location: One of the most overused phrases in real estate. Lives large: May appear small in size on paper, square-footage wise, but once you physically walk through the property, it feels much more spacious.ħ.

Investor special: Really, really, really rough condition. Cash or a rehab loan is likely the only way to purchase.Ħ. The property is usually situated in a highly desirable location that makes it worth the effort for the right buyer candidate.ĥ. It could be dated, old, awkward or have other challenges that require creativity and out-of-the-box thinking. Hidden gem/hidden potential: A diamond in the rough that is considered an opportunity for the right buyer. There’s barely room to move in the kitchen, and three people in the living room makes it a party.Ĥ. The bedroom feels like a closet.Īnd the closet? Well, it would scarcely fit anyone’s shoes by today’s standards. Cozy/charming/quaint: Think small - very small - dollhouse-like with lots of stuff. It doesn’t necessarily mean that the condition of these elements is salvageable or useable.ģ. All original details: This could mean anything from features like vintage hardwood floors, glass doorknobs and wood moldings or a very dated interior with yellow metal cabinets or avocado appliances - you get the idea. It could be dated or have a very awkward layout that is difficult to overcome.Ģ. The inside of the house is going to underwhelm and might even deter a buyer. The focus is more on the exterior versus the interior elements.

All about the view: The house, not so much. Here’s my “Rosetta Stone” guide to reading between the lines on several commonly used listing phrases and why you should nix these cliches:ġ. So what are agents really trying to say when marketing their listings? Words, depending on how used and in what context are open to interpretation. It can be challenging to decipher what the listing agent really means when describing a property or a seller’s situation.Īlthough the real estate agent uses this language day in and day out, they often forget when writing these descriptors that the homebuying and selling public has only a vague idea what the industry is talking about. Real estate has a language all of its own, and there are unique expressions and phrases used quite often, especially when looking at property listings.

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