Upside potential
Use only if you're clearly selling a fixer upper.
Cramped
A home might be comfortable, but it is never cramped. Cramped can't be fixed.
Basement unit
Basements are hard to sell. If given a choice between looking at a basement or penthouse, which would you choose? A better choice is "lower level."
Ugly but cute
You might think this is clever, but a buyer may not get past the "ugly" part.
Decorating allowance
If you need to replace carpeting, for example, just do it. Buyers don't want extra work.
Appliance credit
If your appliances are on their last legs, replace them before putting your home on the market.
On busline
Although public transportation is important to urban buyers, some homebuyers imagine endless noise and fumes. A better choice is "public transportation available."
Near railroad tracks
Not everybody appreciates feeling the rumble of trains roar past.
Needs paint
If it needs paint, paint it. Then, advertise the home as having "fresh paint."
Leaking roof
Nobody sets out to buy a house with a leaky roof. In fact, most buyers are afraid of roofs that need repair. Replace it and offer a roof certification.
Motivated seller
A motivated seller is a desperate seller, and desperate sellers sell for much less than market value. Instead, use "all offers considered.