Real Estate agents have their own vocabulary. Within that limited set of words, they each develop favorites, which they tend to use, over and over. This is a collection of some of those words and phrases that I find quite often... often enough to be annoying. Or other phrases that I just find interesting. Feel free to share your own in the Comments
Bucolic: (adj.) word used in place of "Charming," or to make an agent sound smart. Most, however, fail to recognize that the word--while mostly synonymous with charming--also carries a connotation of being in a rural setting, much the same way that "quaint" does. A NYC apartment in a skyscraper, no matter how small and cute, can never be "quaint." If you find yourself using the word "bucolic" too often and need a replacement, let me introduce you to: pulchritudinous. You're welcome.
Charm: (n.) (also, Charming, Charmer) what just about every house on the market has. Every house except those in the modern, minimalist style, that is.
"Dripping with cute": (adj.) in his defense, at least the guy who said this to me didn't say the home was "Charming."
Potential: (n.) while almost any house can have Charm, only the ones that need work have Potential. Even modern, minimalist style homes; for example: That modern, minimalist style home has the potential to feel like a home if you paint the walls, replace the 18" tile floors with carpet and hang curtains on the floor-to-ceiling windows.
Vintage: (n.) some agents will use this as a euphemism for "age;" for example: A house of this vintage is quite charming, but is going to need a lot a work. (Editor's Note: adding the prefix "vint" to words does not always have the same effect; for example: When buying a home, it can be a long, stressful process to purchase a vintShort Sale.)
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