Cliché descriptors that real estate agents use (sales, Realtor, lend)

[Nanny Goat]

Cute= small
Quaint=odd
Needs some TLC=run

[Diana Holbrook]

Originally Posted by HudsonCoNJ

I just used that feature to learn that there are currently 6 houses on the market here in New Jersey where Mrs. Clean lives.

Amazing she still has the time to clean.

[gypsychic]

I really can't stand the term "nestled." It seems way overused and to me just sounds stupid.

[dontaskwhy]

Originally Posted by gypsychic

I really can't stand the term "nestled." It seems way overused and to me just sounds stupid.

That must be a regional term, never heard of it until this post.

[steiconi]

In Hawaii,
"cabin" or "shack" = unpermitted residential structure of any size or condition
"Ohana" = mother in law unit, often unpermitted or with illegal kitchen or bathroom

[nandorrei]

when I was young (1970's) - Neighborhood is "changing" meant White Flight.

[AtlJan]

cozy = cramped

colonial = 1980s

transitional neighborhood = slum

commercial potential = backs up to county landfill

[Lockdev]

Originally Posted by HudsonCoNJ

I just used that feature to learn that there are currently 6 houses on the market here in New Jersey where Mrs. Clean lives.

Just used the feature as well in my county found out that 244 listings, or about 20% are in "highly sought after" neighborhoods.

I never knew my predominantly lower class county with mediocre schools was so sought after.

[manekeniko]

Back in NY, an agent sold a house occupied by Mrs. Clean not far from where I lived.

Later I saw a house for sale owned by another Mrs. Clean.

Must've been the same agent, or Mr. Clean gets around.

[JONOV]

Originally Posted by Nanny Goat

Cute= small
Quaint=odd
Needs some TLC=run

Quaint implies unusual per the definition of the word. So its fair. It has positive connotations, which is to be expected for an advertisement.

Originally Posted by Lockdev

"highly sought after"

I see that and I think "word vomit. If its highly sought after I'm already seeking it."

Originally Posted by Lockdev

"mid-century modern" when describing anything with wood paneling

Can't say that I've seen that...MCM was very influential in the US for houses built after WW2...and lets be honest, MCM isn't always attractive. Hallmarks include clean simple lines and an absence of embellishment; features that lend it to cutting costs, and can look barren, plain and dated.

Originally Posted by Lockdev

"shiplap" when describing anything with wood paneling

I've only ever seen shiplap used to describe rabbeted boards as a wall/ceiling.

Originally Posted by Lockdev

"new roof" 10 years ago

What kind of roof? I have neighbors with metal roofs that are 10 years old, I'd consider that better than a 2 year old shingle roof.

Originally Posted by Lockdev

"recently renovated" 15 years ago

How old is the house? If the house is 30 years old, I'd call BS. If the house is 90+, I think its fair especially if its done tastefully and doesn't look dated or cheap.

Originally Posted by Lockdev

"beautiful new wood floor" stick down vinyl
"beautiful new tile" stick down vinyl

Never seen that, those are factual misrepresentations