Really - this is how you market a home?

Remember this is an as is home!

That deck is not peeling. It is an art deco. The cat died a week ago and is stuffed and makes no noise. You are really too tough on these photos. Pictures, light the corner of our minds. 

Sometimes the home has no other redeeming qualities and you have to have some pictures!  I do getyour point however if it is a non-distressed sale.

I would only imagine its a distressed property sold "As-Is"....and the photos give an investor a snapshot of what condition property is actually in..i have dislcosed a distressed property and shot photos of all the defects..such as roof, siding, stained carpeting...etc. That way,,they have a better idea of what theyre investing in....I totally understand your point of view....generally, showcase the property...but there are occasions to best illustrate actual condition. Thanks for sharing....Mike in Chicago

The only thing worse than putting a listing on the market with no picture is putting it on with pictures like these.  Each on of these could have easily been remedied even if the agent had to shift the clutter himself before shooting the photo.  Remember the old adage you only have one chance to make a good first impression.  Great observation.

Great post Corrine! I've done posts like that after perusing MLS! I came up with a top ten every month for a while, which is pretty scary... Keep up the fantastic Staging job!

Corinne, I think what Raymond means is just that. Though I have come across several homes that are short sales, especially low end ones, you are going to see such a thing. Whether it's right or wrong it's just the fact. I personally try to take the best shot possible, but what are you going to do with a frig. parked in the dining room along with an extra stove of some sort?

Wonderfully decorated for a quick sale, and love all the attention paid to the photography here!