Are you often in awe of how real estate agents can make even the worst property sound great in their listings? As you read through the listings, we hope our translation tool will help! Other suggestions, send ’em our way!
| Listing Term | Reality |
|---|---|
| Cozy | Dollhouse Small |
| Privy | Outhouse |
| Nestled | It's very near someone or something else |
| All about the view | The house stinks |
| As Is | You get what you get and nothing more |
| Off the Grid | No electric, water, septic, people, towns, etc. May not be a bad thing |
| Meticulously Kept | The decor is from 1950, but it's very clean for its age |
| Spacious | We'll be the judge of that |
| Handyman Delight | There's a lot lurking in those walls that you are going to need to fix |
| Charming | Old...Paul Revere Old. |
| Must See Inside | The outside looks like a large shed, but don't let that fool you! |
| Unique | You will either love it or hate it. Think bright pink versus light grey or taupe. |
| Bring Your Ideas | See Handyman Delight |
| Priced to Sell | No one else has wanted this house so far. Give us an offer...please...pretty please. |
| Needs Some TLC | It's a tear down |
| Beautiful Landscaping | The house is a disaster, so focus on the yard. |
| First time listed outside of the family | All land has been sold off to pay for the taxes and all interior items are from the 60's. |
As we searched across the Northwoods of Wisconsin, for for a relaxing cabin in the woods, what we found was the basis for the word we termed as "Crustic." Consider it a healthy amount of crustiness added to a rustic base for a stew of "What were they thinking?" The photos here are from actual real estate listings attempting to sell these treasures.
