Bad Real Estate Photography - Lessons from the Media Age

In a previous post, I detailed one of my favorite soap-box subjects, which is the poor use of digital cameras in real estate. Bad Real Estate Photography can be avoided - after all, a luxury of having a digital camera is the fact that you, yes you, can view the photograph you just shot and choose to delete it should it not be up to par. 

When you are listing a home (especially if a good amount of time and effort has gone into cultivating the relationship with that Seller), it's only in your best interest and the interest of your client to list as many good quality photographs in MLS and online (ahem, AR) for public viewing as possible. 

In addition, even with the best of photo-taking-techniques, there are just some instances that the call for dependability and honesty comes and you may be prompted to recommend some redesign techniques or a Stager to clients with troublesome 'decor.'

This is where Bad Real Estate Photography comes in. Examples? You got em! Not to pop anyones balloon, but these are actual photographs seen within the past week. Personal opinion, yes, but you be the judge:

Not so bad, no, but I can barely see the house - the FIRST thing Buyers want to see!

I'm feeling the need for a stager... this might be a little 'too much' for Buyers.

You didn't know this house, in the middle of Texas, came with mountain views, did you?

::stumbles into wall::  Where's the light!?

I'm not even going to guess what's smeared on the walls.

I'm all for a good Friday night, but maybe this isn't what you'd like to showcase in MLS?

Wow.

The good news is, it doesn't have to be this way! See my previous entry that details a few tips on how to avoid these types of "photos" with your listing. Buyers like pretty pictures, it's a fact. So give them what they want!

Another lesson to all! Avoid Bad Real Estate Photography!

If you are considering selling your home and want to ensure that beautiful pictures are taken, call me!