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Real Estate Viewing

Property Tour and First Impressions

The agent shows the client around the first property. The client asks questions about the layout, features, and immediate surroundings, forming initial impressions.

Dialogue

Listen and follow along with the conversation

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Agent (Male)
Alright, so this is the first property we're looking at today. It's a three-bedroom, two-bathroom house located in a quiet cul-de-sac. What do you think of the curb appeal?
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Client (Female)
It looks quite charming from the outside, very well-maintained. Is that a two-car garage?
3
Agent (Male)
That's right, a spacious two-car garage with some extra storage space. Let's head inside. Watch your step.
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Client (Female)
Okay. Wow, the living room is very bright and open. I love all the natural light coming in. Are these hardwood floors?
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Agent (Male)
Indeed, they are original hardwood throughout the main living areas. It really adds to the character of the home. This leads into the kitchen.
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Client (Female)
The kitchen looks recently updated. What kind of appliances are included? Are they all stainless steel?
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Agent (Male)
Yes, all brand-new stainless steel appliances: a refrigerator, gas range, dishwasher, and microwave. They were installed just last month. As you can see, there's ample counter space too.
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Client (Female)
That's great. And speaking of the neighborhood, is it generally quiet here? What are the closest schools like?
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Agent (Male)
It's a very quiet, family-friendly neighborhood. The elementary school is just a five-minute walk, and both the middle and high schools are within a ten-minute drive, all highly rated. Would you like to see the bedrooms next?

Vocabulary

Essential words and phrases from the dialogue

curb appeal

The visual attractiveness of a house from the street, important in real estate to make a good first impression.

cul-de-sac

A short street that ends in a circle, often quiet and safe for families because there's no through traffic.

garage

A covered space attached to a house for parking cars, often with storage; 'two-car garage' means it fits two vehicles.

hardwood floors

Floors made of solid wood, which are durable and add a warm, classic look to a home.

appliances

Household machines like refrigerators or stoves; in real estate, buyers often ask if they are included in the sale.

stainless steel

A shiny, rust-resistant metal used for kitchen appliances, giving a modern and easy-to-clean appearance.

neighborhood

The area around a house, including nearby homes, schools, and shops; important for deciding if it's a good place to live.

family-friendly

Describes an area or home suitable for families with children, often meaning safe and with good schools.

Key Sentences

Important phrases to remember and practice

What do you think of the curb appeal?

This is a polite way to ask for someone's opinion on the house's exterior; useful in real estate tours to start a conversation. It uses 'What do you think of...' pattern for seeking views.

It looks quite charming from the outside, very well-maintained.

Expresses a positive first impression; 'quite charming' means very attractive, and 'well-maintained' means kept in good condition. Good for giving compliments during viewings.

Watch your step.

A common caution phrase meaning be careful where you walk, often used when entering a house; simple imperative for safety in tours.

I love all the natural light coming in.

Shows enthusiasm about a feature; 'natural light' refers to sunlight. Useful for expressing likes in descriptions, with present continuous 'coming in' for ongoing action.

Are these hardwood floors?

A yes/no question to confirm a detail; starts with 'Are these' for plural objects. Practical for asking about materials during property inspections.

What kind of appliances are included?

Inquires about specifics in a sale; 'what kind of' asks for types, and 'included' means part of the deal. Essential for negotiating or clarifying in real estate.

It's a very quiet, family-friendly neighborhood.

Describes the location positively; uses adjectives 'quiet' and 'family-friendly' with commas for listing. Helpful for discussing pros of an area to clients.

Would you like to see the bedrooms next?

Offers to continue the tour politely; 'Would you like to' is a conditional for suggestions. Useful for guiding visitors in service situations like real estate.