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Animals of the MLS

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Zion Realty

It may take you a few seconds to find the furry friend featured in this week's edition of Animals of the MLS but rest assured, he sees you! Nothing is getting by this curious canine. Although not brave enough to venture near the real estate agent taking the pictures of his domain, he simply can't resist keeping an eye out on the activities happening around him. This is exactly the type of dog you can bet creates frenzied activity and vocal provocation anytime there is a ring of the door bell or a knock on the front door. Certainly not mighty in stature, our Chihuahua companion most likely makes up for his lack of size with speed and energy. I'm sure this little guy keeps his owners on their toes!

Although the Toy breeds don't often intimidate us humans with their physical prowess, they can be a major distraction when it comes to a stranger entering in to their home. Incessant barking can be just as bothersome to a potential home shopper trying to get the lay of the property. These smaller breeds can also be aggravating to younger children as they are easier to jump up on. This all goes to the point that any animal, no matter how big or small, should be either kenneled or completely removed from the property for any showings to minimize the potential disturbance to a buyer. 

As for the picture itself, I don't even know where to begin. There isn't a single reason I can think of as to why this photo was used to highlight this property. First and foremost it's so out of focus how can anyone decipher the kitchen features or lay out of the rooms attempting to be highlighted. The picture is slightly tilted which could have easily been corrected, but then again, it's so dark what would that have mattered? Right in the middle of the photo is a giant hurricane-type alcoholic beverage container one would purchase at a Mardi Gras event or off of the Strip in Las Vegas. The last time I checked, over-sized, plastic cocktail containers weren't a highly sought after and recommended staging or decor item. As a real estate professional it's pictures like this that make me shake my head in disbelief at the level of service some consider acceptable to provide for their clients. 

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Comments(34)

Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL
Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

It's not a great photo.  I took listing photos today and in one of them you can see the dog lieing in his crate. I better not let you see it but I don't think I'll use it anyway although it shows the space great otherwise

Jan 09, 2016 06:12 AM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Perhaps the listing agent put down their beverage to snap this lovely out of focus and dark photo.  

Jan 09, 2016 08:14 AM
Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

Nicole - I see the little critter. It's these little ones you have to be wary of, as they are often biters.

Jan 09, 2016 11:25 AM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Nicole

The dog looks like a little guard dog.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Jan 09, 2016 11:34 AM
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

That was a hard pooch to find!  Should have been named "Waldo"...

Jan 09, 2016 12:57 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Those smaller breeds have a tendency to be more aggressive.  I look forward to seeing this blog each week.  

Jan 09, 2016 07:40 PM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

How exciting, I am so happy you started your own business training dogs, I'm sure you will be quite successful. 

Jan 10, 2016 12:16 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

This is my favorite line:

''The last time I checked, over-sized, plastic cocktail containers weren't a highly sought after and recommended staging or decor item.''

 

Jan 10, 2016 09:27 AM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Hey, Nicole!

I included this post in today's Last Week's Favorites!

Jan 10, 2016 11:03 AM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Nicole

You find some great photo's of pets in the MLS Photo's.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Jan 10, 2016 11:05 AM
Amanda S. Davidson
Amanda Davidson Real Estate Group Brokered By Real - Alexandria, VA
Alexandria Virginia Homes For Sale

Nicole, my eyes are still a little blurry from this photo. I giggled at "the last time I checked, over-sized cocktail containers weren't a highly sought after and recommended staging or decor item. Too funny!

Jan 10, 2016 10:41 PM
Nicole Doty - Gilbert Real Estate Expert
Zion Realty - Gilbert, AZ
Broker/Owner of Zion Realty ZionRealtyAZ.com

Raymond - That looks like their favorite napping spot!

George - He's just a little guy so he's easy to miss.

Lottie - I've had a lot of these pictures saved for years.

Belinda - You may not be watching him but he's watching you!

Gayle - The cute pet is definitely the best feature of this photo!

Kathleen - I'm pretty sure my 15 year old could have taken a better photo.

John - In my opinion, the extra effort would have been to delete this picture altogether.

Jan 10, 2016 11:23 PM
Nicole Doty - Gilbert Real Estate Expert
Zion Realty - Gilbert, AZ
Broker/Owner of Zion Realty ZionRealtyAZ.com

Grant - It's so dark and blurry you can't even tell what's what.

Silvia - Ha! I've been editing pictures of my own listings and found a little critter hiding out somewhere! We don't always see them at first but once we catch them it shouldn't go on the MLS.

Chris - I almost needed one myself after looking at the photo.

Troy - They can nip that's for sure!

Lou - He's guarding that couch excellently!

Ryan - He's just a little guy so he blends in well to the background.

Jan 10, 2016 11:27 PM
Nicole Doty - Gilbert Real Estate Expert
Zion Realty - Gilbert, AZ
Broker/Owner of Zion Realty ZionRealtyAZ.com

James - They can either be very timid or very outspoken!

Roger - Now if I can just train more agents around here on how to take proper listing photos. Thankfully this wasn't one of my own.

Margaret - I'm pretty sure Sharon Tara or Kathy Streib wouldn't be using something like that in one of their staged homes!

Patricia - Thanks so much Patricia! I appreciate the feature!

Lou - Unfortunately I have so many of these pictures saved this weekly series can go on for many, many years to come.

Amanda - I mean, if you're going to have something like that laying around at least make sure it matches the decor. 

Jan 10, 2016 11:31 PM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Oh HELL NO!  LOL

What is the purpose of this shot?  A little more thought needs to go into this agent's process.

Jan 10, 2016 11:40 PM
Nicole Doty - Gilbert Real Estate Expert
Zion Realty - Gilbert, AZ
Broker/Owner of Zion Realty ZionRealtyAZ.com

Sharon - I was pretty sure you weren't in to the left over Frat party style of decor. 

Jan 10, 2016 11:52 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Nicole Doty - Gilbert Real Estate Expert 

Well this sure made me laugh at first, and then shake my head. So many things wrong with this. The pooch looks like he is ready to hop over the couch and come right at anyone who dares to venture in.

Jeff

Jan 11, 2016 06:08 AM
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

 Good morning Nicole. Well, it does look as if somebody is interested in the property. The picture is terribly dark anyway. It must have been taken by an amateur.

Jan 11, 2016 05:44 PM
Nicole Doty - Gilbert Real Estate Expert
Zion Realty - Gilbert, AZ
Broker/Owner of Zion Realty ZionRealtyAZ.com

Jeff - So many things wrong! It's hard to look at this picture and think an agent thought it was ok to use it in a listing.

Michael - I think our furry friend is more interested in whether or not the agent is going to give them a treat. 

Jan 11, 2016 11:18 PM
John Cooper
John Cooper Realty Team - Roseville, CA
Residential and Rural Residential

I see this all the time! Especially dogs in the back yard. I am going to start collecting these types of photos and make a bloobers blog... lol

Jan 15, 2016 02:07 AM