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We’re about to sell my mom’s old apartment. It’s in a prime building in a prime neighborhood in a prime school district, etc and we’re pricing it to sell. Also, it’s pretty much a dump. A lovely dump, but still it’s pretty much unchanged from it’s original 1918 condition except for some lovely 1970s appliances. And even the features I love — butlers pantry cabinets, clawfoot tubs — could use some updating/paint.

Here’s the issue: I think the ad should read “Handyman Special” or even something more drastic. I’m drawn to those ads. Brother thinks it should be “Just needs your touch” kinda thing. Who is right?