The first thing we do when we come across a home is look at the photos and then, if we like what we see, we read the description. That should tell us more about the home and encourage us further to visit it. So why are we sometimes incredibly disappointed when we get to the home?
Photos can be touched up, and so can the actual wording. Let's look at some examples:
Charming: this is generally used when nothing else can be said and a red flag should pop up in your mind.
Emotional: what on earth do these words mean? Are they warning me I will break down in tears at the sight of the home? In horror or in awe?
Romantic: see above. Should I bring a table and some candles with me to get in the mood?
Peek-a-boo view of the ocean: bring a ladder, and if you place it just so, bend your neck at a 90 degree angle, you might just see the spray from a breaking wave.
Hillside home with spectactular views: I hope you don't get nosebleeds easily, and heaven forbid you forget the milk. It will take you an hour to drive down to the nearest supermarket.
Easy access to the freeway: bring earplugs so you can drown out the noise while visiting the place.
Needs TLC: if they have thought to mention it, bring a wrecking ball.
Very clean: the owner has a top grade vacuum cleaner needed for the shag carpet.
Recently painted: still scraping off the paint droppings.
Original condition: the price needs to be the original one too.
First time on the market: see above.
Motivated seller: not motivated enough to meet your low ball price.
Bring all offers: yep, but they had better be at asking.
Back on the market, buyer didn't perform: chances are seller didn't either.
Best home on the block: only home on the block.
Up-and-coming neighborhood: it's not there yet.
Sold as is: seller is dreaming. You are not moving in without a roof.
This won't last long: dead right. Your 180 day listing agreement is about to expire.
I could go on, but please feel free to add your own pet favorites.
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