Buyers see all kinds of language in listing descriptions, and some of it can be pretty confusing. However, the term motivated seller isn’t very confusing. It says that the seller really wants to unload this house—but do you really want your Realtor® to call you a motivated seller, or will it hurt your chances of selling the home at the right price? Do You Want Your Realtor to Call You a “Motivated Seller”? When a buyer sees the term motivated seller in a listing description, it could mean that: You’re willing to negotiate on the price You want to negotiate