Overly-polished real estate listings also can directly impact your long-term finances. In many jurisdictions, assessors will update your property value after a sale, and they will look at the listing to be sure the valuation matches the current condition and amenities. So if the real estate agent exaggerated on the listing, your property tax might be calculated based on those exaggerations.
That is also why your should read the letters that come from your county that tell you about property value changes. They typically also include information about how to meet with the assessor and negotiate whether or not their assessment was fair.
