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Cut the Fluff and Call it What It Is

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Adrian Trott

Adrian Trott is the co-founder of The Kormendy Trott Team and Renti, a residential property management company. With a reputation for innovative strategies and exceptional client service, Adrian has helped transform the real estate and property management experience for homeowners, tenants, and investors. Outside of work, Adrian is a tech enthusiast, fitness advocate, and family man dedicated to finding creative solutions for every challenge in the real estate world.

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Cut the Fluff and Call it What It Is

At some point in time, a Realtor® thought it would be a great idea to over embellish a property they had listed for sale by exaggerating how nice it was.  Since then, the use of fancy descriptions full of excessive and misleading adjectives has become a real estate epidemic! For example, “GLEAMING hardwood floors,” is often used to describe everything from new hardwood (and often laminate!) to old, tired looking and scratched hardwood.  “Highly Upgraded” and “Chef’s Kitchen” are used so frequently, many times of which the property doesn’t warrant the praise, that they’ve lost all meaning.

For buyers actively searching for homes, make sure you look beyond the fluff in a property description, pay attention to the photos and, better yet, get out to see the home in person.

For Realtors, call it what it is.  Over embellishing a feature, or property as a whole, will set up visitors for disappointment, making it a more challenging sale.  Consider replacing your “Gleaming hardwood floors” with a more accurate representation such as “Five-inch-wide, hand scraped oak flooring.”

Check out this video for another common misleading term used in real estate and comment below with the favourite words and descriptions you’ve come across when looking for a home.

If you need help deciphering property descriptions to find the perfect home, allow us to help!  Contact our team today for help with your next move.

 

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Open House Terms & Privacy Agreement

for KT Open Houses

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1. Visitor Etiquette: All visitors are required to maintain a respectful and safe environment in our client’s property by adhering to the following etiquette guidelines unless otherwise directed by a representative of The KT Team:

  • Footwear: Please remove footwear upon entry to help preserve the property’s cleanliness.
  • Washroom Facilities: Visitors are kindly asked to refrain from using washroom facilities.
  • Personal Belongings and Furniture: For privacy and safety, please avoid touching personal belongings or opening furniture not part of the sale. Examples include dressers, media consoles, and most free-standing furniture.
  • Food and Beverages: Outside food and beverages are prohibited while touring the property.
  • Furniture: To respect our client’s space, please avoid sitting or lying on any furniture.
  • Pets: Pets are not allowed within the property.
  • Children: Parents and guardians are responsible for ensuring children follow these guidelines.

2. Visitor Tracking and Safety: To ensure the safety of our clients’ property and personal belongings and the security of our real estate agents, all visitors are required to provide accurate and complete contact information. This information is used to track attendees and ensure accountability.

3. Digital Communications and Follow-Up: By providing your contact information, you consent to receive digital communications from our real estate team, including information about this property, future open houses, and other relevant real estate opportunities. These communications may include marketing or promotional messages, and we aim to keep them relevant to your interests.

4. Opting Out: You may opt out of receiving digital communications at any time by contacting us directly at the contact points below or following the unsubscribe link provided in messages. Opting out will remove you from future marketing communications, although we may retain your contact information for internal records related to visitor tracking.

KT Realty
229 – 336 Bronte Street South
Milton ON L9T 7W6
info@kormendytrott.com
1 (800) 617-0090

4. Prospecting and Sales Activity: Our real estate team may use your information for prospecting and follow-up purposes. We ensure these communications are conducted respectfully and aim to provide opportunities aligned with your interests.

5. Privacy and Data Protection: We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. Your details will not be shared with third parties, except as required by law or for purposes directly related to the safety of open house events.

6. Acknowledgment: By submitting this form, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these terms and conditions. You agree to adhere to any additional requests or instructions the real estate agents provide to maintain a safe and secure environment during your visit.