We all know that Real Estate Agents have their own language. What is less well understood is how non-realtor-types translates it back into English.
Whether looking in Longfellow or Midway, St. Anthony Pk or Highland Pk, here is a handy guide to what we know some folks hear:
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What the REALTOR says:
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What the buyer hears:
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Hip neighborhood
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Lot’s of young skinny people in bad clothes
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Exciting neighborhood
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LOUD
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Pet friendly
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Never get rid of the smell
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Amazing views
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Interior is gross
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Recently renovated
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Interior gross, but painted
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Great curb appeal
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Flowers in front
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Charming
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Small
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Historic
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You may be able to fit a twin-sized bed on the 2nd floor.
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Charming, Historic
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Okay, does it have running water?
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Period fireplace
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Doesn’t work
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Quiet neighborhood
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All neighbors over 65, not that there’s anything wrong with that.
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Close to Downtown
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Compared to what…St. Cloud?
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Starter home
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Small and cheap
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Fixer-upper
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Hmmm, is Bob Villa or Martha Stewart needed?
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Great amenities
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No idea what you are saying
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Exciting opportunity
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Fixer-upper
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Good schools
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(ignored - everyone says this)
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Near parks
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Kids everywhere, not that there’s anything wrong with that
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Ready for your updates
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Fixer-upper
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Well-loved
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Fixer-upper that smells
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Close to Universities
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You’ll wake up to keggers at 3 a.m.
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Active condo association
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Insanely high association fee
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Low association fee
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Hmm, can they afford to repair their roof?
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Motivated seller
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Nearing Foreclosure
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Do you have any to add to our list?
Yes, this is why we have Beth and Margaret to interpret the language of their peers before bringing you our to look at houses!
Whethe in St Anthony Pk, Highland Pk, Longfellow, Midway, or anywhere in the metropolitan area - we can help!
