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Animals of the MLS

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Zion Realty

This week's edition of Animals of the MLS brings us an older but curious canine who just wants in on a piece of the action. Our furry friend is definitely showing their age so for them to travel all the way over to where this agent is taking photos just goes to show how much of a social creature they really are. The gray whiskers around it's face and nose are clear indications that their best and most playful years are most likely behind them, however, I'm sure they still find plenty of time to run, play, and explore both inside and outside. 

Although this family pet would appear to be docile just patiently waiting checking out the scene, it's still in the best interests of buyer to either kennel your pets during home showings or completely remove them if possible. Every animal owner thinks of their pets as friendly and non-threatening, however, not all individuals are animal enthusiasts and may still be intimidated at the thought of viewing a property with a pet present. 

As for the pictures of the backyard porch area itself there are some major improvements that could have been done to make this space more appealing and inviting. First of all, I'm sure there is a better time of day that this photo could have been taken in which the sun would have shed more light on the area making this picture much less dark. Secondly, stepping back and taking this photo from farther away and using a wide angle lens, this picture could have given the appearance of a larger more open entertainment space. As it stands now this photo doesn't give a buyer the full scope of possibilites that this backyard patio space could provide. 

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Comments(13)

Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Hi Nicole - the major problem I see is not even the dog.  The subject is the porch and as you said different lighting would make a big difference.

Aug 13, 2016 01:45 AM
Liz Wallace
Century 21 Sherlock Homes - Rockville Centre, NY
Broker C21 Sherlock Homes, Rockville Centre, LI, N

If they had a professional photographer then them need for them to come over and re-shoot the porch.

Aug 13, 2016 01:58 AM
Liz Wallace
Century 21 Sherlock Homes - Rockville Centre, NY
Broker C21 Sherlock Homes, Rockville Centre, LI, N

By the way if they didn't hire a professional then they got what the paid for.

Aug 13, 2016 02:04 AM
Dick Greenberg
New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO
Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Nicole - Your comments on the photo are spot on - it could have been done much better without great effort.

Aug 13, 2016 06:29 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Nicole, no dog ... better light / lighting.  Time of day for taking photos as well as weather conditions makes a huge difference. 

Aug 13, 2016 07:07 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Nicole that is a cute puppy but I agree with you

"it's still in the best interests of buyer to either kennel your pets during home showings or completely remove them if possible"

Aug 13, 2016 10:15 AM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Good morning Nicole.  I had a client once that was allergic to dogs and cats.  If we entered a home that had a pet she would turn around and leave.  I couldn't smell anything but she sure could. 

Aug 13, 2016 07:37 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi Nicole --- you obviously have much better eyes than I to see the gray in the whiskers and nose of the dog.  I can barely see the dog in this dark photo - your suggestions would dramatically improve the image.   

Aug 14, 2016 11:23 PM
Amanda S. Davidson
Amanda Davidson Real Estate Group Brokered By Real - Alexandria, VA
Alexandria Virginia Homes For Sale

Nicole, yikes this one is pretty bad and I don't think the dog is the worst part. Definitely wasn't the right time of day for the photo.

Aug 15, 2016 12:53 AM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Definitely agree that taking this picture at a better time of day would have made a vast improvement.

Aug 15, 2016 09:14 AM
John Meussner
Mortgages in AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IN, MD, MN, MT, NC, NJ, NV, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI - Fair Oaks, CA
#MortgageMadeEasy Fair Oaks, CA 484-680-4852

I think the dog actually adds some much needed brightness to this photo!  

Aug 16, 2016 11:12 AM
Beth Atalay
Cam Realty and Property Management - Clermont, FL
Cam Realty of Clermont FL

Hi Nicole, that cute dog is the highlight of this dark photo. It's best to hire a professional to take photos.

Aug 17, 2016 01:12 AM
Claude Labbe
RLAH / @properties - Washington, DC
Realty for Your Busy Life

I'm not sure I'm thinking that dog is "cute". Sure, maybe, but the position he is taking seems to be a "don't get in my space", and would surely make me ask the agent to ensure the dog isn't a problem for the showing.

Even if the dog is cute...not sure he's helping his owners with the sale.

Sep 08, 2016 02:55 PM