Jeff, I find these studies fascinating and we do need to pay attention to them.  I had heard about "motivated and must sell" but not about "move-in condition and beautiful".  And here I was thinking that "beautiful" was a boring adjective.  Thanks!

ines 

Rick and Ines: Thanks for stopping by. I'm a stats kind of guy and like sharing this info.

Jeff

What an interesting post.  Like Rick and Ines, I always worry that I use certain adjectives to often but I do get excited when I list a gorgeous house for sale.  I wonder what effect the word "unique" has.  Or "stunning."  We have a fellow in our area who always uses the word "dandy" in almost all of his listing remarks.  Always makes me chuckle a little but he's an endearing sort.

Great stuff Jeff, I will definitely use this information...thanks!

Wow, I am surprised by some of these..I am going to keep them in mind however! Thanks!

I was just trying to find a reference for this study online and can't find it in full however, I thought we should clarify that the study was actually done by an economic research prof at the University of Guelph.  If anyone can find the full study, I'd love the link!  Thanks.

Marg: I never did find the study on-line, it is titled "House Prices and Time-till-sale in Windsor". Paul Anglin, did the study while at the University of Windor although he is now in Guelph. He also did another study while at the University of Windor in 2004 on the "Selling Process" which discusses sellers behaviour when their homes don't sell on the first listing attempt.

Elaine: thanks for dropping by.

Vanessa: you are welcome.

very useful...some surprises too...

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