The only indoor picture is of the dog?

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Real Estate Agent with CALL REALTY

We're listing a home in a week and we wanted to check out the competition. There is a home in the subdivision with close to the same square footage. It is occcupied so we probably won't preview it, but--good news!--there are 20 pictures in the MLS!

With 20 pictures, we think we will be able to get a good idea of the condition of the home.

Well, the first 10 pictures are of the exterior front elevation. Here's one from directly in front. Here's one that's one foot to the right. Now another one that is two feet to the left. You get the idea.

Next, we have 9 pictures of the backyard. One shows the view from the porch looking out. Another one shows the view looking towards the porch. And so on.

Finally, the last picture is of the interior of the home. What is in the picture? A dog on a leather sofa. It's not a picture of the family room where the dog has photo-bombed and jumped on the couch just before the photo was snapped.

No, it's a picture of the dog--up close. It's a beautiful golden labrador. He looks friendly. And it looks like a nice leather sofa.

We still have no idea what the interior of the home looks like. Could be a clever move by the agent. Perhaps the interior is not photo worthy. We're going to assume that the best part of the interior of the home is the beautiful labrador. We think potential buyers will think the same thing, too.

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This post was authored by John & Shannon Cox, THE COX TEAM, Phoenix area Real Estate Consultants and Agents serving the East Valley cities of Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Tempe, Queen Creek and surrounding areas.

 

John H. Cox 480-235-7911 \ Shannon Cox 480-225-4882  CALL REALTY

 

 

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Rainmaker
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Marte Cliff
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And hopefully, that beautiful dog doesn't go with the house! I think you're right - most people will assume that the house isn't photo-worthy. 

Nov 29, 2013 12:43 PM #1
Rainmaker
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Kasey & John Boles
Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC - BoiseMeridianRealEstate.com - Boise, ID
Boise & Meridian, ID Ada/Canyon/Gem/Boise Counties

That's awesome.  Sometimes I would just like to ask agents exactly what they are thinking. -Kasey

Nov 29, 2013 03:53 PM #2
Rainmaker
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Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
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These are the type of listings that we try to avoid unless it's a Must-See by our buyers!

Nov 29, 2013 11:13 PM #3
Rainmaker
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Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi
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John & Shannon: 

You illustrate and describe exactly what photos for a home should NOT be ... a subtle, but strong reminder. 

Sure hope the new owner of this home either: A.  Loves dogs ... or B:  Doesn't expect that the dog is included in the Sales Price!

 

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Congratulations!  Well Done!!

 

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Nov 29, 2013 11:35 PM #4
Rainer
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John & Shannon Cox
CALL REALTY - Mesa, AZ
THE COX TEAM

Thanks, Gene!! Now we really need to see the inside so we can figure out what the listing agent was thinking!

Nov 30, 2013 12:34 AM #5
Rainmaker
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John Mosier
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My dog and my Real Estate Assistant, Beau, gets a lot of attention and compliments. I often include a picture with him on my vacant land photos but he does not go inside of homes I list. He is always with me when I take the photos and gets in them whether I want him there or not.

A picture of a dog for inside photos of a home is not a good substitute for interior photos. Many of my listings are quite remote. I show pictures with warts and all because I do not want to show to Buyers who expect something better.

Dec 01, 2013 12:32 PM #6
Rainmaker
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Shanna Hall
Real Estate Solutions - Kirkwood, MO
I love selling houses!!!St. Louis, MO 314-703-1311

Our MLS system fines us $1,000.00 if any animals or people are in our pictures- this would not fly in St. Louis! 

Dec 01, 2013 10:28 PM #7
Rainer
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John & Shannon Cox
CALL REALTY - Mesa, AZ
THE COX TEAM

Shanna, I'm glad to hear that St. Louis has those rules. Our MLS is full of pictures of people and pets. I think a $1,000 fine would get people's attention.

John, You're dog is beautiful and would be a welcome addition to a picture of vacant land!

Dec 01, 2013 11:27 PM #8
Rainmaker
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Jim Patton
Aspire Home Real Estate 209-404-0816 - Modesto, CA
Realtor - Stanislaus ,Merced, San Joaquin Counties

Sounds like the listing agent doesn't want anyone to see what's inside.  Not a good sign in my opinion.

Dec 02, 2013 08:16 AM #9
Rainmaker
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

This is always amazing when you look at some photos of listings!  What were they thinking?    Does the dog sell the house?   Some interior photos are so dark you cannot tell what room it is!

Dec 03, 2013 11:20 PM #10
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Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional
Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL
Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor

Sometimes you have to ask yourself if the listing agent really wants to sell the home.....

Dec 04, 2013 07:02 AM #11
Rainmaker
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Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
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Hello John and Shannon,

Isn't that frustrating...you are left to wonder if the house is a wreck, or if the owner is just not comfortable having interior photos published.  The listing agent should have a comment in the listing to prevent losing potential showings/buyers.

Dec 10, 2013 06:59 AM #12
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
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John and Shannon,

That is so funny, and the kiss of death...I have seen pictures of homes here, with ocean sunsets and sunrises that have nothing to do with the home...what are people thinking of? A

Dec 10, 2013 07:20 AM #13
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