I ran across this article at Realtor.com that is showing some bad MLS Pictures that have been shared at Bad MLS Photos which is a Facebook group solely for Realtors & Photographers. You can access the full article here.
Honestly, some of this pictures are SO SHOCKING! Almost all buyers start their home search online which means the MLS pictures are the first impression buyers have about a home. I would be way too distracted by how TERRIBLE these pictures are to even want to take a look at the home.
As a Realtor, I want to offer the best services I can for my clients & help them get there home sold FAST & for TOP DOLLAR. That means hiring a professional, making sure the home is staged, clean & ready for pictures. Trust me, it makes a difference!! I have included some of the pictures below, let me know what ya think!
YES! Those were really used in the MLS to try and sell a home.
The article also went on to suggest a few tips for getting better pictures:
Reduce the clutter, close the toilet seat, get the junk out of the camera’s eye, make the bed.
Use the right hardware: tripod, wide-angle lens, and flash.
Carefully evaluate the lighting. It may require multiple trips to get the proper lighting based on the exterior light and the angle of the sun.
It’s OK to use photo editing software to highlight and correct lighting and color. Just don’t use it to misrepresent the home.
Be aware of seasonal changes. If you list your home with pics with snow on the ground, retake the photos when the snow disappears in spring.
Many times, the seller needs to list the property immediately and can’t get the house in proper shape for a few days. If you don’t have a lot of good photos when you first post the listing, go back and take additional photos as soon as possible afterward.