Thanks, mind you, not them personally, just the properties they try to big-up.ClubMan said:Say what you like about them but most of the estate agents that I know are not gruff.
TouchèCCOVICH said:What has all this got to do with gruff estate agents?????
gruff
adj. gruff·er, gruff·est
Let he who is without sin...........
- Brusque or stern in manner or appearance: a gruff reply.
- Hoarse; harsh: a gruff voice.
CGorman said:A sample from a quick search on MyHome.ie
"Affordable cosy property"
(cosy=small/cramped)
"Beside the proposed new Luas line"
(proposed by developer... I could propose or suggest anything... might'nt be realised though)
"A splendid opportunity"
(opportunity?! you can say that about anything - "I have a magnificent opportunity to purchase a packet of Salt & Vinger crisps.. talk about ..bullsh...)
"tranquil property"
(middle of nowhere...)
"Immaculately presented"
(wow - they actually bothered to ensure the property was relatively clean before presenting it to you...)
"Gracious and elegant proportions are the hallmarks of this most impressive bow-windowed family home where a warm and welcoming ambience awaits you"
(I just had to include that one!)
"Walking distance to city centre"
(in relation to a property in Donnybrook... thats a decent walk)
"Eircom Phone Watch Alarm System"
(it's a €2,500,000 property and that is a vital selling point!?)
"charming village"
(in relation to Clondalkin... a area that wikipedia claims had a population of 57,000 in 1996.... some village... and Sligo with it's 20k is a city? yeah some messed up country we live in...)
"This Exceptional property"
(how can a house in the heart of a 150 unit houseing estate be exceptional - there's 149 properties the exact same!!)
"situated in a leafy avenue "
(theres a wild bush growing in the ditch outside my house... does that count?)
"large garage suitable for conversion"
(if they state this as a selling point does that not suggest the existing price now incorporates a premium to take account of the potential profit of such a conversion? Like if Ryanairs profits are expected to increase 30% in the next year, the current price already reflects this to a certain degree...)
"ample off street parking"
(in other words, this propery has a driveway...)
''Seldom does a home so perfectly finished come to the market but purchasers have found a real gem in..."
(again, I had to include this)
"Without hesitation it is my pleasure to introduce..."
(well if I was earn such a fat commission, i'd be all smiles too)
Please Note: I have nothing against estates agents; the above are just a few cheap remarks from an overtly smug prick who's all geared up to go to the Oxegen concert in a few hours!
redo said:Touchè
Didn't the Irish Times have a section in their property section years ago about Estate Agents Gruff?
Ahaa, that was itCCOVICH said:I don't know. Are you sure it wasn't on guff?????????????
Estate Agents Gruff?
Nicegolden mean said:Some great examples there but I'm surprised not to see my own two "favourites"
"Deceptively spacious"
trans: "it looks really pokey"
and
"Close to every conceivable amenity"
trans: "we can't be bothered finding out what it is near, but we are sure that there it at least a SPAR and a bus stop somewhere in the general vacinity"
Derelict stonebuilt cottage, complete with tree growing out of it, plus derelict outbuilding on circa 0.69 acres, approx 2 km from the village of Tulla, on quiet side road. Empty for decades. One for the restoration enthusiast. Lots of ivy. [broken link removed]
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