--- title: 7 Easy Tips for Writing a Home Listing that Sells description: Writing your home for sale ad and unsure where to begin? Start with these sample descriptions to showcase your home! image: https://blog.militarybyowner.com/hubfs/All_images/Blog_header_images/home_listing_that_sells.jpg --- [![MilitaryByOwner](https://blog.militarybyowner.com/hubfs/MilitaryByOwner_February2020/Images/logo_header.png)](https://www.militarybyowner.com/) Member Login - [About Us](https://www.militarybyowner.com/about-us/) - [About Us](https://www.militarybyowner.com/about-us/) - [Company History](https://www.militarybyowner.com/about-us/company-history/) - [Why Choose Us?](https://www.militarybyowner.com/about/why-choose-us/) - [Testimonials](https://www.militarybyowner.com/testimonials/) - [Advertise](https://www.militarybyowner.com/advertise/) - [Blog](https://blog.militarybyowner.com/) - [Resources](https://www.militarybyowner.com/resources/) - [Resources](https://www.militarybyowner.com/resources/) - [Ebooks](https://www.militarybyowner.com/ebooks/) - [Home Buying](https://www.militarybyowner.com/resources/home-buying-resources/) - [Home Decorating/Maintenance Resources](https://www.militarybyowner.com/resources/home-decorating-and-maintenance-resources/) - [Home Financing](https://www.militarybyowner.com/resources/home-financing-resources/) - [Home Selling](https://www.militarybyowner.com/resources/home-selling-resources/) - [Military Life](https://www.militarybyowner.com/resources/military-life-resources/) - [PCS/Relocation Resources](https://www.militarybyowner.com/resources/relocatingmoving-resources/) - [Property Management](https://www.militarybyowner.com/resources/property-management-resources/) - [Renting](https://www.militarybyowner.com/resources/renting-resources/) - [Website Help and Videos](https://www.militarybyowner.com/resources/website-help-and-videos/) - [Useful Links](https://www.militarybyowner.com/resources/helpful-resource-links/) - [About Us](https://www.militarybyowner.com/about-us/) - [About Us](https://www.militarybyowner.com/about-us/) - [Company History](https://www.militarybyowner.com/about-us/company-history/) - [Why Choose Us?](https://www.militarybyowner.com/about/why-choose-us/) - [Testimonials](https://www.militarybyowner.com/testimonials/) - [Advertise](https://www.militarybyowner.com/advertise/) - [Blog](https://blog.militarybyowner.com/) - [Resources](https://www.militarybyowner.com/resources/) - [Resources](https://www.militarybyowner.com/resources/) - [Ebooks](https://www.militarybyowner.com/ebooks/) - [Home Buying](https://www.militarybyowner.com/resources/home-buying-resources/) - [Home Decorating/Maintenance Resources](https://www.militarybyowner.com/resources/home-decorating-and-maintenance-resources/) - [Home Financing](https://www.militarybyowner.com/resources/home-financing-resources/) - [Home Selling](https://www.militarybyowner.com/resources/home-selling-resources/) - [Military Life](https://www.militarybyowner.com/resources/military-life-resources/) - [PCS/Relocation Resources](https://www.militarybyowner.com/resources/relocatingmoving-resources/) - [Property Management](https://www.militarybyowner.com/resources/property-management-resources/) - [Renting](https://www.militarybyowner.com/resources/renting-resources/) - [Website Help and Videos](https://www.militarybyowner.com/resources/website-help-and-videos/) - [Useful Links](https://www.militarybyowner.com/resources/helpful-resource-links/) # 7 Easy Tips for Writing a Home Listing that Sells ![Mary Ann Eckberg](https://blog.militarybyowner.com/hubfs/All_images/MBO/Mary_headshot.jpg) ## [Mary Ann Eckberg](https://blog.militarybyowner.com/author/mary-ann-eckberg) November 09, 2016 - [**](https://twitter.com/share?url=https://blog.militarybyowner.com/7-easy-tips-for-writing-a-home-listing-that-sells) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/cws/share?url=https://blog.militarybyowner.com/7-easy-tips-for-writing-a-home-listing-that-sells) - [**](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.militarybyowner.com/7-easy-tips-for-writing-a-home-listing-that-sells) - [**](http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://blog.militarybyowner.com/7-easy-tips-for-writing-a-home-listing-that-sells) [Selling a Home](https://blog.militarybyowner.com/topic/selling-a-home) ## 7 Easy Tips for Writing a Home Listing that Sells You want to write an [amazing ad description when selling your home](https://blog.militarybyowner.com/how-to-write-an-amazing-ad-description-when-selling-your-home), but you may not be sure where to begin. A quick scroll through current listings on [MilitaryByOwner](https://www.militarybyowner.com) can give you a framework for building an ad to sell your home. Also, take note of these concrete suggestions when describing your home to potential buyers! ## 1) Take into account what a homebuyer may be looking for! ![washington-dc-1606276_1280.jpg](https://blog.militarybyowner.com/hs-fs/hubfs/All_images/Home_Exteriors/washington-dc-1606276_1280.jpg?width=640&name=washington-dc-1606276_1280.jpg) ### This could include:  - Type of home: single family, townhome, condo, apartment, row home, modular home, tiny home - Number of bedrooms and bathrooms - Estimated square footage - Size of the property (acres) - Garage: 1 car, 2 car, 2 car plus storage bay, attached, detached - Location/neighborhood/schools - Added extras: deck, pool, shed - Updates: appliances, windows, HVAC - Unique characteristics: 2 blocks from the beach, near a nature trail, walk to schools, shops, and cafés. [RELATED: SHOWCASE YOUR HOME LIKE AN AGENT](https://www.militarybyowner.com/resources/showcase-your-home-like-an-agent/) ## 2) Use phrases that create excitement about the home, its location, updates, or other features. ![AdobeStock_74057513frontdoorcurbappeal.jpg](https://blog.militarybyowner.com/hs-fs/hubfs/All_images/Home_Exteriors/AdobeStock_74057513frontdoorcurbappeal.jpg?width=640&name=AdobeStock_74057513frontdoorcurbappeal.jpg) ### **Spotlight the location. Use descriptions such as: ** - Located in desirable (insert housing area name) neighborhood. - Easy commute down (insert main road name) to (insert military installation name). - Zoned for the high-ranking (insert local district name) school district. ### **Depict the status of the home.** - Turn-key or Move-in ready - Like new - Well-maintained. ### **Give a sense of urgency.** - Priced to sell quickly - This one won’t last - Tour this home first! ### **Detail recent updates.** - Fresh paint throughout - Newly installed wood (or tile) flooring - Professionally landscaped. ### **Share signature features, such as** - Vaulted ceilings - Open concept kitchen and dining - Oversized master bedroom (or master bath).  ### **Favor a type of lifestyle** - Family-friendly multi-level home - Ease of one floor living (single level home) - Low maintenance townhome living. ## 3) Lead with a winning line. ## ![backyard_pool_military_homeowner.jpg](https://blog.militarybyowner.com/hs-fs/hubfs/All_images/backyard_pool_military_homeowner.jpg?width=640&name=backyard_pool_military_homeowner.jpg) ### **Think of the task of writing an ad as if you are setting the stage for your listing to shine. Use phrases like: ** - Majestic estate - Premier property - Luxury living opportunity. [RELATED: USE THE POWER OF SOCIAL MEDIA TO SELL YOUR HOME](https://blog.militarybyowner.com/use-the-power-of-social-media-to-sell-your-home) ## 4) Highlight unique details about your house. ![spanish-style-home-291663_1280.jpg](https://blog.militarybyowner.com/hs-fs/hubfs/All_images/Home_Exteriors/spanish-style-home-291663_1280.jpg?width=640&name=spanish-style-home-291663_1280.jpg) ### Consider these terms: ## 5) Describe where you spend the most time. ![Dollarphotoclub_71347289kitchen.jpg](https://blog.militarybyowner.com/hs-fs/hubfs/All_images/Home_Interior-Decor/Dollarphotoclub_71347289kitchen.jpg?width=640&name=Dollarphotoclub_71347289kitchen.jpg) ### Use descriptions like:  - Elegantly appointed rooms for entertaining - State of the art gourmet kitchen - Warm and functional living space. ## 6) Highlight the fact that your property includes a spacious lot. ![AdobeStock_74177295.jpg](https://blog.militarybyowner.com/hs-fs/hubfs/All_images/Outdoors/AdobeStock_74177295.jpg?width=640&name=AdobeStock_74177295.jpg) ### Paint a picture with words like:  - Rare double lot - Breathtaking acreage - Fantastic fenced yard. ## 7) Describe what you see from your windows. ![windows.jpg](https://blog.militarybyowner.com/hs-fs/hubfs/All_images/windows.jpg?width=640&name=windows.jpg) ### Make mention of:  - Panoramic views - Sweeping vistas - Serene setting. ### These sentence suggestions can help paint a picture of your home for sale. 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