Worst MLS Photo

There’s a gas appliance faux fireplace hiding in there, I think.           The only thing worse than a bad picture is NO PICTURES AT ALL!

We’ve talked before about the “focal point” of a picture. It’s the very first thing that catches your eye when you glance at a picture. I think the neighbors trash can makes an excellent focal […]

I studied this picture a long time, and still haven’t figured out the rhyme or reason or theme, or anything else. It’s nautical with a hint of crystal chandelier and roman goddess elegance. It certainly […]

It’s the only picture, so I don’t even want to imagine what the inside looks like.           The only thing worse than a bad picture is NO PICTURES AT ALL!

                  3 shots from the same listing. I won the trifecta! And number 3 even has a vacuum and broom that cleverly got hidden in shots 1 […]

Yes, it’s the only picture being shown. It’s a short sale offering. The remarks just say “Cozy 2 Bed 2 bath Home! Great Location! Near Freeway and  shopping. “ Real Estate Marketing at it’s finest If […]

Probably the most often “excluded” item that we see in listings is “grandma’s heirloom chandelier”. We recommend removing the excluded items, and replacing them before the home goes on the market. However, replacing it was […]

Clean the counters, turn on some lights, check the angle, do a little staging. Please. Thanks to regular reader Mary for finding this one from a Henderson listing. You can help too! If you spot […]

The single most important room of a home is almost always the kitchen. It’s a fact! Clutter, and dirty dishes, and pots on and pans on the stove would turn off any buyer. Buyers and […]