Glossary

Listing-ese, translated.

Real listings speak a language of their own. Here's what it means in real life, and what it means here.

A to Z, roughly

Terms

Cozy

Here: a nice room.

Motivated seller

Here: the creator wants visitors.

Starter home

Here: Before Gray, a one-bedroom with a beanbag.

Bidding war

Here: there's no bidding, and you still feel like you lost.

Walk score

Here: however big your playspace is, minus the chair.

Square footage approximate

Here: square footage fictional.

Open concept

Here: someone forgot the colliders.

Lots of character

Here: it's a train carriage. On purpose.

Must be seen to be appreciated

Here: true of every listing, and free to do.

Priced to sell

Here: priced to visit. Priced at nothing. Priced to make you feel something.