handyman special
Needs extensive repairs
A handyman special is a property—usually a house—sold cheaply because it needs significant repairs.
The term appears in real estate listings to signal that the buyer should expect work: The listing said handyman special, which meant the roof leaked and the plumbing was shot.
The phrase implies the place is livable but rough, suited to someone with renovation skills or tolerance for projects.
- fixer-upperProperty needing extensive renovation
- needs workRequires further refinement
- real estateLand and its structures
- sweat equityUnpaid work as investment
- elbow greaseStrenuous physical effort
renovation · project · weekend warrior · restoration · remodeling · repair · foreclosure · carpenter · tear down · short sale · cash buyer · plumbing · affordability · rehabilitation · circular saw · diamond in the rough · curb appeal · electrical wiring
- listing lingofixer-upper, starter home, move-in ready, priced to sell, motivated seller
- Fixer-Uppersfixer-upper, needs work, distressed property, gut job, gut rehab
- classifiedswant ad, personal ad, job ad, pet ads, wanted ads
handyman specialmove-in ready
Prepared for immediate occupancy
mint condition · immaculate · like new · well-maintained · turnkey
handyman specialturnkey
Ready for immediate use
move-in ready · dream home · luxury home · model home · picture perfect
hand, handy, handyman, hands, handed, handing, handiwork, handful, handily