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'MLS® Photo Disasters' Category

“This adorable home is cute and cozy”

Yes That Is The Wording Used On This USA Listing 

The book Freakonomics highlighted how buyers react to certain words.

Michael Corbett, host of NBC’s Extra Millionaires & Mansions and author of the national best-selling book “Ready, Set, Sold!” reviewed this in a recent article:

“”When it comes to writing descriptions, the smart thing to do is to be very specific. Don’t be vague and use words like “fantastic,” “spacious,” or “charming.” Boring! Avoid sweeping adjectives.

Give specifics using descriptive, straightforward terms that tell the physical attributes of your home, as in “Marble,” “Spiral Staircase,” “Gourmet Kitchen with New Viking Appliances, and “Solid Bamboo Flooring.””

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A Festive MLS® Photo Disaster

Yes The Christmas Cards Make This Listing So Welcoming

This is how a professional photographer will make your home shine:

The Importance Of A Tidy Home & A Professional Photographer

Some Sellers Just Don’t Get It

It can be tough to sell a home in Wasaga Beach at the moment. When a Seller signs the Listing Agreement their home becomes a product. It has to stand out from the competition.

I normally include photos in a humourous way; a “I can’t believe that is real” type of reaction  is common.

However there is a serious side. These are real MLS® photos advertising a home on the internet. The 1st photo below is a classic “how not to” picture. Sellers deserve a professional photographer to showcase their home in the best possible way.

Would you want your agent to use a photo like the top or bottom one?????

 

“Lights, Action, Camera!”

Or Maybe Forget The Lights

Yes this is an actual photo on the MLS in the US.

And This Is After They Tidied Up For The Photos!!!

The Christmas Tree Is A Nice Touch

Fortunately Not A Wasaga Beach Listing

Photography 101: The Picture Should Be in Focus

Over 80% Of Buyers Start Their Search On the Internet; Great Photos Are A Must

Floor plans are a very good idea. You need to be able to read them though.

“You don’t get a 2nd chance to make a 1st impression.” Curb appeal or not ???

Fortunately Not Advertised As “Pet Free”

Yes This Is An Actual MLS® Photo From The US

A Bit Cluttered But Whats The Problem?

Yes This Was Published On The MLS®. Look Outside The Window

Had The Agent Been Drinking ?

I’m (Almost) Speechless

Most of these “disaster” photos are the result of an agent not caring; any photo will do.

What I find disturbing about these pictures is that the agent actually put some thought into it and staged the photos.

See what I mean!