Some would argue that the search to buy a home has never been easier these days. Thanks to the Internet, people can find a place to live without ever leaving their home. All they have to do is launch the real estate website and scroll through. But finding diamonds in the rough can be quite difficult, given the reduced options due to the housing shortage. Sometimes you can scroll through real estate listings for weeks and only find the odd property that makes you wonder, “How could I live here?”
The Instagram account “Bad Real Estate Pics” is full of such examples, starting with a dancing pole in the center of the living room and ending with a graveyard in the backyard. If you enjoy real estate humor, scroll down to find the best this account has to offer and leave your opinion below.
While you’re at it, don’t forget to check out our conversation with real estate agent Barbara Thomas. He graciously agreed to share some tips on how to make your real estate photos more appealing to buyers.
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“Photos are very important in real estate listings because they are often the first impression a potential buyer will have of your property,” says real estate agent Barbara Thomas.
“Well-taken photos can make your listing stand out, attract more attention, and create a sense of urgency to schedule a viewing. Research shows that listings with high-quality images Basically, photos help potential buyers envision themselves in the home, compared to listings with poor or no photos. , is essential for increasing interest.”
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Listings with bright, well-lit photos will attract more buyers and sell faster than ones that are dimly lit and barely visible.
“Clear, bright photos give your home a welcoming feel. Natural light enhances the look of your space, making it appear larger and more inviting,” says Thomas.
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Wide-angle photos are also eye-catching. “These help indicate the overall layout and size of the room, providing a better sense of space,” she further explains.
It’s also important to include high-quality exterior photos in your listing. “A clear image of the front of the home and photos of unique outdoor spaces, such as gardens, patios, or pools, can increase interest,” adds Thomas.
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Thomas also recommends highlighting key features of your home that may attract buyers looking for specific qualities, such as a modern kitchen, spacious bathrooms, and high-end finishes.
Plus, it might be worth staging your property a little, even virtually, so potential buyers can imagine how they might utilize different areas of your home.
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Of course, people won’t buy a property if the photos of the property are poorly lit. “Dark, shadowy, or dimly lit photos can make a room feel smaller and less appealing,” says Thomas.
Another mistake sellers can make is taking photos of cluttered spaces. “A room full of personal items or a cluttered room can distract buyers and make it difficult to imagine themselves in the space,” says Thomas. If you can’t keep areas of your home tidy, at least try to remove unnecessary items from the shot.
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Awkward angles are even more of a no-no, as they do not show the room’s full potential and can mislead or frustrate potential buyers. Don’t use fisheye lenses because they don’t benefit anyone.
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Thomas also recommends resisting the temptation to over-edit. “Using too many filters or heavily editing photos to make a property look better than it really is can leave buyers disappointed and reduce serious inquiries.”
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Finally, be sure to provide potential buyers with plenty of photos, Thomas emphasizes. “Listings that include few photos or are missing photos of important rooms like the kitchen, living room, or bathroom may cause potential buyers to skip your listing.”
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