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Animals of the MLS

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Zion Realty

We've got a peeping Tom, or should I say, a peeping pooch in this week's edition of Animals of the MLS. Ears perked, and patiently waiting for someone to let him inside so he can be a part of the action, this curious canine is trying his best to figure out why he's been relegated to the back yard. I'm sure he wasn't kept banished for very long, but you can imagine all of the tail wagging and excitement that ensued when the home owners finally allowed him to join the family again once this agent's photo shoot was complete. 

This appears to be a larger breed of dog, which can be intimidating to many individuals who aren't a fan of dogs or pets in general. Even though most pet owners would swear their animals are well behaved, it's always best to completely remove pets from the premises if possible for showings or at the very least have them kenneled. There are still plenty of individuals who are afraid of dogs and might not even include your home on the list of possibilities if they know a dog is present.  

As for the picture of the kitchen area itself, there certainly are a few adjustments that could have been made by the agent and owner to make this photo more appealing to prospective buyers. First, the actual picture is crooked which could have easily been fixed in photo editing. The room also seems a bit lifeless. It certainly doesn't inspire anyone to want to spend time there preparing meals and having this be the hub of activity within the house. This is where professional staging would have come in to play. A stager would have added color, and appeal to this area of the home making it much more inviting to prospective buyers. 

If you're selling your home in Gilbert, Arizona or the East Valley let the experts at Zion Realty help you. We take professional photos and put together a perfect marketing strategy to sell your property. Contact us at ZionRealtyAZ.com today!

Comments(17)

Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

Lifeless is a good description of that picture...maybe except for the faint back of FIDO outside the back door...:)

Sep 09, 2016 09:52 PM
Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

Good morning Nicole,

Maybe they should put a video camera on the dog and let him do the photo shoot.

Make yourself an astonishing day.

Sep 09, 2016 10:16 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Nicole. No pets during showings and a professional photographer would help! Enjoy your day!

Sep 09, 2016 10:45 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Maybe a bit lifeless, Nicole... but I'll take that over a cluttered kitchen any day!

Sep 09, 2016 11:15 PM
Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

Nicole-Lifeless YES but still better than some of the pics in this series.

Sep 10, 2016 02:42 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Nicole. I agree with you. People who take photos with pups are not really aware of the other things either.

Sep 10, 2016 02:44 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Nicole,

Professionality shines when one notices the details and adjusts them.  A

 

Sep 10, 2016 03:47 AM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Removing pets during showings is always best for the pets and the buyers.  

Sep 10, 2016 06:09 AM
Dick Greenberg
New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO
Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Nicole - You're right - a bit of straightening and a few colorful accessories and the pup wouldn't have been the star of the show.

Sep 10, 2016 07:20 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Nicole I am one of those people who is not a pet lover, and I would rather have the little guy outside than inside nipping at my heals :)

Sep 10, 2016 09:27 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I always get a kick out of your "Animals of the MLS." Nicole.  You're right about the picture.  With so much of real estate marketing dependent on photos these days, it's important to have a high quality.

Sep 10, 2016 11:21 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Nicole, I agree with Nina Hollander - I'd rather see clean and "lifeless" than a cluttered mess.  It's unfortunate that Pooch is in the photo. 

Sep 10, 2016 11:35 AM
Amanda S. Davidson
Amanda Davidson Real Estate Group Brokered By Real - Alexandria, VA
Alexandria Virginia Homes For Sale

Nicole, it took me a minute to find the pup in this one but, of course once I did it's all I focused on. So much to improve on this photo, yikes!

Sep 10, 2016 10:42 PM
Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

It also took me a little while to find the doggie but as for the picture... I have taken better BPO pictures!

Sep 12, 2016 02:55 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Another good post to point out the advisability of removing pets from photos and showings! And I agree about the blandness of the kitchen. It's not an "oh wow" shot.

Sep 13, 2016 12:27 AM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

well the pup is the best thing about the photo.  I do agree larger dogs for sure just need to not be home for showings, but that photo is dark and dreadful.

Sep 13, 2016 01:39 PM
Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366
Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA
General Contractor, Dry Rot and Water Damage

A little bit of color would have gone a long way in this photo Nicole. I love pets but I'm not here to visit your Pooch, probably best if he weren't around. Thanks!

Sep 14, 2016 10:03 PM