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We know that real estate agents love to talk things up. What are the most cliché descriptors and bad representations that you can't stand seeing?
Recently, it seems every listing has:
"highly sought after"
"mid-century modern" when describing anything with wood paneling
"shiplap" when describing anything with wood paneling
"new roof" 10 years ago
"recently renovated" 15 years ago
"beautiful new wood floor" stick down vinyl
"beautiful new tile" stick down vinyl
"luxury vinyl plank" slightly less cheap stick down vinyl
"bids due by" a moving date that gets updated every few days
Well, only a few of those are cliche descriptors... most are, according to you, just bad misrepresentations.
Truth is, the property description is my least favorite part of putting a listing together. I've never been good at flowery language. Many of the things that we ~could~ use that space for that used to be cliches, now aren't allowed, like references to mother-in-law apartments, great places for kids, proximity to schools, master bedrooms or baths, or walking distance to anything.
cozy = smaller than typical homes in this neighborhood
starter home = see above
quaint = see above
up and coming = still somewhat dangerous but the artsy folks are moving in
oasis = tiny pond in the backyard
abode = IDK why these use this, but bothers me everytime
Well, only a few of those are cliche descriptors... most are, according to you, just bad misrepresentations.
Truth is, the property description is my least favorite part of putting a listing together. I've never been good at flowery language. Many of the things that we ~could~ use that space for that used to be cliches, now aren't allowed, like references to mother-in-law apartments, great places for kids, proximity to schools, master bedrooms or baths, or walking distance to anything.
Let's add bad misrepresentations to the list then.
And I still call rooms "master bedroom" and "master bathroom". Real estate agents in my area call them that too. I'm so glad there are still places that have the balls to tell the PC police to go to hell.
Well, only a few of those are cliche descriptors... most are, according to you, just bad misrepresentations.
Truth is, the property description is my least favorite part of putting a listing together. I've never been good at flowery language. Many of the things that we ~could~ use that space for that used to be cliches, now aren't allowed, like references to mother-in-law apartments, great places for kids, proximity to schools, master bedrooms or baths, or walking distance to anything.
I think the "flowery language" is used to make the seller feel good about the listing.
I think the "flowery language" is used to make the seller feel good about the listing.
This. I don't think they realize that it does nothing but make potential buyers roll their eyes.
Sure, you're going to get that one room temperature IQ person that gets caught up in the emotion, but the majority of us just feel like they're overselling it.
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A common cliche is the dreaded, "Fixer-Upper".
I think the term "luxury vinyl plank" was invented by the flooring industry so it wouldn't sound cheap and not coined by the realty industry. Don't get me wrong, I have it installed in my home and I like the look, feel and durability of the product.
The listing for my current house opens with the three L's, describing a crappy house in a great spot. Fortunately, it has become less crappy over time.
Well, only a few of those are cliche descriptors... most are, according to you, just bad misrepresentations.
Truth is, the property description is my least favorite part of putting a listing together. I've never been good at flowery language. Many of the things that we ~could~ use that space for that used to be cliches, now aren't allowed, like references to mother-in-law apartments, great places for kids, proximity to schools, master bedrooms or baths, or walking distance to anything.
WOW. What on earth CAN you say? Talk about being hobbled! What is wrong with "walk to everything"? Or mother-in-law apartments? I heard about the family stuff but sheesh!!!!
WOW. What on earth CAN you say? Talk about being hobbled! What is wrong with "walk to everything"? Or mother-in-law apartments? I heard about the family stuff but sheesh!!!!
Walking distance discriminates against those who can't walk.
Mother-in-law discriminates against non-traditional families.
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