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Anyone selling a house wants to receive an offer that comes in quickly – at or above the asking price. How successful you are can depend on many factors, but there’s one strategy that doesn’t get enough credit in helping you sell your home for more money: choosing the right words to describe your property in the real estate listing.

Thoughtful use of certain words can lead to receiving a premium over your asking price, according to Zillow. And which words to choose may depend on which price range your property falls into – and what the expectations of potential buyers might be.

For houses in a lower tier, listings using the word “luxurious” had offers a whopping 8.2% above the expected amount. “Impeccable” led to a 5.9% premium, while “remodeled” or “upgraded” and “spotless” were shown to be beneficial as well. With lower-tier properties, anything that suggests the home is move-in ready can add value.

In the middle tier, these words are also effective, according to Zillow studies. Additionally, emphasizing the added features of the home led to higher offers. Including words such as “tile” or “landscaped” can bring the amenities of the property to the next level, as can highlighting “stainless steel” appliances or “granite” worktops.

For homes in the highest tier, in addition to the above suggestions, anything that makes the home stand out from the crowd can have a big impact. Adding special features in the listing can help when potential buyers are searching for specific keywords – maybe there’s a pool, dock access or a pergola? Be sure to highlight them. And don’t be afraid to get a bit poetic – Zillow studies showed that words like “beautiful” and “captivating” helped lift offers above the expected levels.