The Most Popular Real Estate Listing Keywords
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The Most Popular Real Estate Listing Keywords
The Most Popular Real Estate Listing Keywords A Study of 300,000 Listings Reveals What Words US Agents Use the Most Summary________________________________ Top 100 most popular real estate listing keywords Top keywords used to market homes by geographical region Top 100 listing words that sell homes How luxury homes were marketed in 2012 Brand names most regularly used in advertising luxury homes Introduction Do you already have a special, ka-ching! combination of words for advertising a home? If you're still open to new possibilities, take a look at these mega-useful lists of keywords agents and brokers have been using to market their homes in the US. Lists were compiled as a result of research* done on hundreds of thousands of listings active during 2012. tag cloud created using wordle.net (*) Research Methodology For Top-100 Most Popular Real Estate Buzzwords in 2012 we researched a pool of 300,000 listings active during January-June 2012 and we counted all words that appeared in listing descriptions more than once. For the Top-100 Listing Words that Sell Homes we mined 1,500 NYC listings active between October 2011 and September 2012. Lists on particular segments were based on listing keywords specific only to a particular category and which could not be found in other categories. For the geographic segmentation we considered the follwing states: for WEST – WA, OR, CA; MIDWEST – IL, MI, IN; EAST – PE, NJ, NY; SOUTH – TX, FL, GE. TOP 100 Listing Words that Sell Homes “Proven”, “You”, “Free” – there’s almost an entire science dedicated to the discovery of Words That Sell. But are there any real estate-industry specific words that help you sell a home faster? We gave this a test as well. We analyzed listing descriptions for homes in NYC that sold faster than the average (180 days on the market) and identified the top 100 most used words. The same study was done for all listings in NYC. While there was a certain degree of overlap between the two sets, there were more than 50 words which were present only in the first category. “Closet space,” “city views,” “soaking tub,” “sunny,” “open kitchen,” “oversized windows,” and “elegant” – all were among the top word choices of agents who sold homes faster, but not among the average home description. Is this just clever wording or does it indicate a high demand for homes that feature certain desirable characteristics such as an open kitchen or the presence of a storage room? We wanted to have an expert answer this for us, and who better to ask than someone with a proven record of selling homes fast. Real estate agent Elaine Clayman, a senior vice president and managing director with Brown Harris Stevens, gave our question some thought and told us that, based on her experience, it’s not only what features you include in the ad that helps a home sell faster, but also how you describe them. “Soaking tub is more inviting than bath tub, for example. Private storage is also more compelling than public storage,” she pointed out. Here are top-100 words that helped agents sell NYC homes faster: Rank Keywords Rank Keywords Rank Keywords 1 beautiful 23 must see 45 spectacular 2 hardwood floors 24 soaking tub 46 elegant 3 stainless steel appliances 25 dishwasher 47 ceiling windows 4 renovated 26 excellent 48 wood burning fireplace 5 private 27 super 49 storage room 6 spacious 28 oak 50 river views 7 washer dryer 29 lovely 51 priced to sell 8 shopping 30 stunning 52 single family 9 closet space 31 sunny 53 unique 10 brand new 32 private storage 54 move in condition 11 luxury 33 bright 55 fabulous 12 high ceilings 34 original 56 oversized windows 13 huge 35 open kitchen 57 move right in 14 wood floors 36 pet friendly 58 spacious living room 15 quiet 37 gorgeous 59 well maintained 16 city views 38 entertaining 60 central air 17 enjoy 39 subzero refrigerator 61 beamed ceilings 18 home office 40 new kitchen 62 new windows 19 fitness 41 large living 63 completely renovated 20 pool 42 marble bath 64 wall of windows 21 granite countertops 43 conveniently located 65 finest 22 perfect 44 new hardwood floors 66 great location The keywords highlighted are specific only for this category. They do not appear in Top 100 Most Popular Listing Keywords TOP 100 Listing Words that Sell Homes (cont.) Rank Keywords Rank Keywords Rank Keywords 67 spacious living 79 manhattan skyline 91 bosch dishwasher 68 marble floors 80 located near 92 low maintenance 69 crown moldings 81 floor-to-ceiling windows 93 extra large 70 bosch washer 82 exquisite 94 gramercy 71 air conditioning 83 most desirable 95 perfect for entertaining 72 custom designed 84 detached garage 96 magnificent 73 storage space 85 french doors 97 media room 74 recessed lighting 86 centrally located 98 large windows 75 short walk 87 the finest 99 miele appliances 76 totally renovated 88 beautiful hardwood floors 77 swimming pool 89 incredible 78 brooklyn bridge 90 investment property 100 wood cabinetry TOP 100 Popular Words by Price Segments Should an ad describing a $500,000 home and one marketing $5 million home sound the same? A price segmentation of all the listings analyzed helped us notice that while “beautiful” appeals to the average home buyer, the wealthy ones seem to be more attracted to homes listed as “private.” Check out our top-100 most popular listing words for every price segment: Rank Top Keywords for listings priced below Rank $1 million 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 beautiful hardwood floors stainless steel appliances private pool your dream home great room priced to sell must see spacious build your dream room with fireplace 1 granite countertops wood burning fireplace 1 enjoy vaulted ceilings wood floors huge great location well maintained lots of storage two car garage covered front porch perfect perfect for entertaining shopping freshly painted move-in ready breakfast bar plenty of storage crown moldings gas fireplace wall of windows great for entertaining conveniently located close to schools spacious living room move in condition large walk-in closet french doors attached garage Top Keywords for listings priced between Rank $1 and $5 million Top Keywords for listings priced above $5 million 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 pool hardwood floors stainless steel appliances private beautiful great room wall of windows granite countertops wet bar room with fireplace pool and spa french doors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 private guest house wall of windows pool room with fireplace wood burning fireplace pool and spa ocean views great room tennis court media room beautiful 13 14 must see perfect for entertaining 13 14 wet bar hardwood floors 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 wood floors ocean views spacious high ceilings crown moldings guest house media room vaulted ceilings enjoy luxury entertaining huge perfect wood burning fireplace panoramic views tennis court stunning gorgeous stone fireplace guest suite gated community spectacular your dream home custom cabinetry mountain views heated pool surround sound 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 high ceilings french doors stainless steel appliances luxury wood floors perfect for entertaining panoramic views spectacular guest suite must see entertaining swimming pool city views pool house rare opportunity spectacular views exercise room your dream home wine room brand new stunning magnificent ocean front spacious build your dream home theater perfect TOP 100 Popular Words by Price Segments (cont.) Rank Top Keywords for listings priced below Rank $1 million 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 brand new gorgeous quiet tennis court detached garage entertaining cathedral ceilings wet bar privacy move right in washer dryer gated community gas log fireplace beautiful hardwood floors lovely close to everything this beautiful home screened porch large corner lot beautiful home mountain views high ceilings oak stone fireplace pool and spa great starter home ranch style home location location location new kitchen great views lake views swimming pool excellent great opportunity spacious master suite bright new windows natural light luxury large back yard enjoy the views golf course views fabulous sprinkler system quality new construction spacious kitchen bay window ceramic tile flooring stunning Top Keywords for listings priced between Rank $1 and $5 million 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 brand new large walk-in closet spacious master suite two car garage washer dryer build your dream swimming pool elegant gas fireplace steam shower luxurious master suite fabulous great for entertaining natural light exercise room subzero refrigerator quality spectacular views salt water pool spacious living room cathedral ceilings lake views home office breakfast bar this beautiful home beamed ceilings privacy unique wine cooler plantation shutters priced to sell renovated coffered ceilings magnificent double ovens great location outdoor living space beautifully landscaped new construction city views breathtaking views ideal for entertaining soaking tub beautiful home exquisite conveniently located golf course views recessed lighting custom designed location location location Top Keywords for listings priced above $5 million 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 breathtaking views steam shower enjoy bottle wine cellar unique elegant gas fireplace subzero refrigerator open city views panoramic ocean views world class summer kitchen luxurious master suite finest washer dryer huge entertaining space private elevator ideal for entertaining crown moldings guest quarters soaking tub custom cabinetry gunite pool city lights entertaining area exquisite privacy custom designed parking spaces private beach river views security system quality detached guest house heated pool gated community vaulted ceilings ceiling windows natural light large walk-in closet room wine cellar conveniently located floor-to-ceiling windows most desirable private gated beautifully landscaped beamed ceilings incredible coffered ceilings TOP 100 Popular Words by Price Segments (cont.) Rank Top Keywords for listings priced below Rank $1 million 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 storage space renovated gleaming hardwood floors unique community pool minutes from downtown whirlpool tub wood burning stove starter home Top Keywords for listings priced between Rank $1 and $5 million 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 city lights incredible security system rare opportunity lovely parking spaces summer kitchen screened porch sound system Top Keywords for listings priced above $5 million 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 mountain views stone fireplace renovated outdoor living space priced to sell spacious master suite granite countertops air conditioning home office The keywords highlighted are specific only for the respective category. For example, highlighted keywords for listings priced below $1 million are not found in top 100 for listings priced between $1-$5 million and viceversa. For the luxury segment specific keywords are those not to be found in the Top 100 for $1-$5 million category. TOP 100 Keywords by Geographical Region Home buyers choose which property to purchase based on their needs and tastes - but the region where they live is also a factor. Our analysis shows that home buyers in different areas of the US look for different things, judging by the very localized popularity of certain keywords. And these are not just things that are specific to an area, such as a sea view. Have a look at the top-100 listing keywords that were used most regularly by agents in all regions of the US: Rank 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 WEST - Top keywords stainless steel appliances beautiful hardwood floors great room vaulted ceilings private must see room with fireplace pool pool and spa mountain views spacious wood floors your dream home priced to sell enjoy french doors build your dream well maintained huge great location gated community close to schools wet bar tennis court two car garage ocean views gas fireplace lots of storage perfect for entertaining perfect high ceilings granite countertops attached garage wall of windows move-in ready Rank 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 MIDWEST - Top keywords beautiful hardwood floors your dream home room with fireplace priced to sell build your dream stainless steel appliances private wood burning fireplace covered front porch spacious lots of storage enjoy move in condition close to schools plenty of storage two car garage attached garage spacious living room great room gas log fireplace huge must see vaulted ceilings move right in great location perfect for entertaining well maintained great for entertaining perfect large walk-in closet wall of windows close to everything beautiful hardwood floors pool detached garage Rank 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 EAST - Top keywords beautiful hardwood floors stainless steel appliances private spacious pool priced to sell enjoy wood burning fireplace move in condition room with fireplace move right in huge shopping your dream home must see spacious living room perfect plenty of storage two car garage quiet build your dream lovely renovated perfect for entertaining entertaining well maintained wood floors great for entertaining wall of windows lots of storage beautiful hardwood floors brand new covered front porch gorgeous bright Rank 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 SOUTH - Top keywords stainless steel appliances pool must see wood floors beautiful hardwood floors great room your dream home gated community granite countertops crown moldings tennis court great location breakfast bar build your dream well maintained vaulted ceilings private french doors heated pool move-in ready spacious priced to sell high ceilings lake views brand new community pool conveniently located enjoy washer dryer freshly painted swimming pool wet bar screened porch beautiful home wood burning fireplace TOP 100 Keywords by Geographical Region (cont.) Rank WEST - Top keywords Rank 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 shopping spacious living room beautiful home wood burning fireplace entertaining breakfast bar brand new quiet panoramic views crown moldings detached garage gorgeous 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 great views swimming pool 49 50 51 52 conveniently located guest house 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 great opportunity recessed lighting this beautiful home great for entertaining city lights remodeled kitchen spacious master suite privacy natural light lovely 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 plantation shutters washer dryer large walk-in closet bright covered front porch spacious kitchen plenty of storage freshly painted cathedral ceilings location location location large corner lot golf course views lake views price reduction soaking tub enjoy the views low maintenance oak stunning beautiful views stone fireplace surround sound laminate flooring beautifully landscaped MIDWEST - Top keywords Rank large corner lot ranch style home freshly painted great starter home oak move-in ready quiet cathedral ceilings shopping large back yard home warranty included gorgeous homepath renovation mortgage wood floors 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 wet bar gas fireplace renovation mortgage financing entertaining privacy new water heater conveniently located this beautiful home lots of updates wood burning stove location location location lovely 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 breakfast bar brand new excellent quality french doors enjoy the views minutes from downtown stone fireplace spacious master suite partially finished washer dryer great family home new windows whirlpool tub crown moldings in good condition ceramic tile flooring garage door opener gleaming hardwood floors granite countertops lake views great opportunity new kitchen very nice home 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 49 50 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 EAST - Top keywords gleaming hardwood floors freshly painted vaulted ceilings close to schools cathedral ceilings great room gas fireplace great location granite countertops great starter home oak privacy Rank SOUTH - Top keywords 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 huge pool and spa media room shopping plantation shutters sprinkler system perfect for entertaining perfect great opportunity owner financing boat ramp room with fireplace conveniently located washer dryer location location location close to everything 49 50 new kitchen great views 51 52 great for entertaining two car garage french doors stone fireplace new kitchen original wood burning stove detached garage this beautiful home luxury new windows excellent home warranty included large walk-in closet high ceilings crown moldings unique new hardwood floors fabulous breakfast bar ranch style home attached garage stunning spectacular new construction quality ceramic tile flooring tennis court in good condition dishwasher recessed lighting brick fireplace sunny ground pool wet bar large back yard 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 fully furnished golf course views stone fireplace lots of storage country living large walk-in closet gorgeous surround sound natural light parking spaces 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 centrally located security system cathedral ceilings spacious kitchen ocean views guest house glass doors exercise room double ovens entertaining resort style financing available wall of windows guest suite beautiful views close to schools located near gas fireplace very large close to everything quiet energy efficient oak impact windows TOP 100 Keywords by Geographical Region (cont.) Rank 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 WEST - Top keywords new kitchen sprinkler system centrally located community pool spectacular completely remodeled spectacular views parking spaces quality double ovens excellent luxury located near fabulous Rank 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 MIDWEST - Top keywords unique great views original screened porch beautiful home stunning fabulous well kept home country living luxury new construction bay window starter home bright Rank 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 EAST - Top keywords magnificent large corner lot elegant move-in ready great opportunity soaking tub storage space bay window enjoy the views sliding doors natural light partially finished screened porch starter home Rank 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 SOUTH - Top keywords large corner lot this beautiful home panoramic views privacy road frontage location location location new construction new appliances laminate flooring lovely storage space extra storage great place starter home The keywords highlighted are specific only for the respective category. 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