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Worst photo contest

By Jason Crouch

Real Estate Broker/Owner with Austin Texas Homes, LLC 453249

August 19, 2007 07:10 PM

I was planning to post some of the worst MLS photos that I have ever seen, but I also figured it might be fun to open it up for everyone to participate. I am still hoping to make a larger post with lots of pictures, but here is one to get us started:

I found this one in another market while researching the value of a property that I inherited from my dad. It's in the Corpus Christi area. What were they actually trying to promote here? The lack of central A/C, or the paneling, or the detached closet doors?

So BRING YOUR WORST PHOTOS and post them here. Let's see how bad it can get. I realize that this is probably not a completely original post, but I am truly curious.

EDITED: This is not a real contest, but simply a catchy headline. Bring your terrible photos.

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Sean Carroll

Tom Chambers Properties - Chandler, AZ

I see a lot of pictures I'd never have added to the MLS...Very dark pictures, multi-colored walls, 'unique' furnishings, soda and beer cans littering the tables etc.

Jan 27, 2009 12:16 PM

Liz Toles

MyLethbridgeRealty.com - Lethbridge, AB

Lethbridge Real Estate

Didn't read any of the others, but the first comment really sets the tone, doesn't it? : )

Feb 15, 2009 03:54 PM

Jason Crouch

Austin Texas Homes, LLC - Austin, TX

Broker - Austin Texas Real Estate (512-796-7653)

Liz - This is probably the best set of comments I have ever received. There are some hilarious examples of bad photography here.

Feb 16, 2009 12:38 AM

David Width Jr.

Little Egg Harbor, NJ

OMG, what a good laught that was. Thanks for sharing with me, and thanks for commenting my blog also. Have a great day.

Apr 30, 2009 07:26 AM

Paul Perrone

Realty Connect USA - Port Jefferson Station, NY

The "crooked house" in comment #206 almost made me fall off of my chair. I cannot stop laughing. It is unfortunately another reason why homeowners feel they can represent their home better than aome Realtors can.

Apr 30, 2009 05:16 PM

Marcus Valdez

Berkshire Hathaway Rocky Mountain Realtors - Fort Collins, CO

This might be the best posting ever! Great pictures. Those look like they could be on my follow me fixer post http://activerain.com/blogsview/1026254/REHAB-Fixer-part-2 However i wasn't selling mine in that condition! LOL.

May 02, 2009 02:26 AM

TheMillsTeam YourSebringRealtors

Advantage Realty #1 - Sebring, FL

863-212-5441

I know this thread is older but I had it bookmarked. Here's one I recently took at an otherwise beautiful home:

This was for a BPO, thank God not my listing. This is a short sale. I met the listing agent and she must be a heck of a Realtor because she appearantly managed to find a buyer for this mess! Oh, I almost forgot: there are 8 dogs in this house (tenant occupied), the smallest being a miniature ShiTsu, the biggest a giant great dane. Every single one of them barking!

Jul 18, 2009 02:16 PM

TheMillsTeam YourSebringRealtors

Advantage Realty #1 - Sebring, FL

863-212-5441

Then there's this one:

I had been wondering for weeks just why the previous owner would build this additional room and forget to put in windows. I also wondered about the space-station type wall covering. Then it dawned on me........................IT'S A GROWHOUSE!

Jul 18, 2009 02:25 PM

Jason Crouch

Austin Texas Homes, LLC - Austin, TX

Broker - Austin Texas Real Estate (512-796-7653)

Darrin - Thanks for reviving one of my all-time favorite posts. You can't make this stuff up - hilarious!

Jul 18, 2009 02:31 PM

Stephen Kappre

KW Hometown - Mantua, NJ

Helping You Home

Well I'd have to say thats the first grow house I've ever seen ;) Now I don't have to Google the plans .... ha ha

Jul 19, 2009 01:40 AM

Dave Werth

WERTH REALTY - Fargo, ND

FULL TIME REALTOR

Is that from my clients home?

Jan 19, 2010 09:51 AM

Miriam Gaddis

Gaddis Properties - Jacksonville, FL

Even though this post is old, I couldn't resist adding one more...

McDonalds Owner added his two cents

Jan 25, 2010 10:10 AM

Yvette Chisholm

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. - Rockville, MD

Associate Broker - Rockville, MD 301-758-9500

This is so funny...great post. How about someone putting the "wrong" house in the MLS photo...when you go to show it you can't easily find the house.

Feb 05, 2010 03:06 AM

Tammy Lankford,

Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA

Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

The ghost photo a fireman. I can see him clearly. Just sayin'

Aug 02, 2011 11:13 AM

Eric Michael

Remerica Integrity, Realtors®, Northville, MI - Livonia, MI

Metro Detroit Real Estate Professional 734.564.1519

Jason, I know it's been a while since you originally posted this, but I was previewing some homes a couple days ago and I gotta share some of the colors that this house has!

stripes wow bathroom

Yes, all one house.

Aug 02, 2011 11:19 AM

Margie Kopp Sorrell

Coldwell Banker Lake Oconee Realty and Lake Country - Greensboro, GA

Lake Oconee Real Estate

these are hilarious! i live where wallpaper went to die so i know i can dig up a few good ones!

Jan 06, 2012 02:29 AM

Rhonda Duffy

Duffy Realty of Atlanta & Rainmaker Realty - Milton, GA

#1 Retail Listing Agent in the U.S.

Adding one here - I call this Wonder Bread and Snickers!

Sep 16, 2012 10:04 AM

Shaida Tafreshi

RPM Mortgage - Los Angeles, CA

RPM Mortgage

Hilarious post. has inspired me to create a post on a similar topic :) thank you for this! :)

Nov 24, 2012 02:34 AM

Alchemy Real Estate Group Seattle Real Estate

Alchemy Real Estate Group - Seattle, WA

Represent Seattle's Builders & Intelligent Clients

I don't have the picture in the MLS, but I showed a home and a mental picture was burned into my skull. We entered the home. Did the typical, "Hello? Anyone here?" all quiet so we proceeded with the showing. After finishing the downstairs, we went upstairs and headed down the hallway. The bathroom door opened, and a dude with a towel over his shoulder said, "Hey" and walked naked to his bedroom in front of us.

Jan 08, 2013 01:10 AM

Stephanie Stringer

First Choice Loan Services NMLS#210764 - San Antonio, TX

Mortgage Loan Originator

Jason- I did not see the original post and so glad to see it this time around. WOW they should have polished the wood first... all jokes aside that sure is one ugly wall unit and the unhung door needs to be removed from the pic. Take care and keep up the great post.

Jan 08, 2013 02:31 AM