Have you ever seen a listing described as “ocean view” but found out it was really “ocean view adjacent“? You’re not alone—Farmers Insurance captured the absurdity of it perfectly in its hilarious commercial, poking fun at real estate lingo. Watch it here for a good laugh.
But here’s the thing: these kinds of half-truths aren’t always funny—especially when you’re the one making a major financial decision.
I was reminded of this last summer while showing a home in beautiful Morehead City. The listing had been marketed for quite some time as offering a “waterview.” And originally, it did! But in the time since it hit the market, an adjacent property owner had built a tall, two-story home that completely blocked the view. The problem? The listing agent never updated the marketing, not even the rider on the for-sale sign.
Details matter.
Whether you’re buying or selling, you deserve a real estate professional who doesn’t just copy and paste but actually keeps tabs on changes, confirms marketing claims, and gives you the full, up-to-date picture so you can make informed choices.
The moral of the story?
✅ Verify everything.
✅ Work with someone who pays attention.
✅ Don’t settle for adjacent if what you really want is an unobstructed view.
When you work with Invest in Her Real Estate, you get professionals who know the market, ask the right questions, and double-check the details—so you can buy and sell with confidence (and not get caught off guard by a surprise wall where the view used to be).
Let’s find your actual dream view—no disclaimers needed.