Time to Update Exterior Listing Pictures?

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Real Estate Agent CO: II100035296

Do you need to update the exterior photographs of your homes that are for sale?   Yesterday, June 21 was officially the first day of summer.   Here in Colorado Springs, the sun is shining.  Today’s high is supposed to be 88 degrees.   The trees have leaved out.   Summer flowers are in full bloom.  The grass is green.   The sounds of lawn mowers can be heard all around.    

First Day of Summer 2015 in Colorado Springs

However, on May 9, just six weeks ago, I have a picture on my phone that shows snow on the ground.  Other pictures in May showed piles of hail.  Then there was the rain.  Lots and lots and lots of rain.     Did I mention the rain?    Granted, the rain has been good for the trees, grass and flowers. 

 

As I was flipping through MLS listings, I noted that the exterior pictures of many listings are outdated.May 9, 2015  Snow in Peyton, Colorado    In today’s context – the trees without leaves look dead.   Yards with short, brown grass – look neglected.   A photograph that depicts a gorgeous snowy winter scene is alright.  However, pictures that show a little bit of snow on the ground makes the home look like it has been languishing on the market since last winter.

 

 

If necessary, update the exterior photographs. 

 

Sincerely,

Sondra Meyer

Realtor/Photographer

Colorado Horse Property Specialist
 

Colorado. 

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Comments (5)

Rob Thomas
Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN
Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

This is a great reminder to update and refresh your photos to make sure your listings show as best as they can!

Jun 22, 2015 09:04 AM
Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

Hi Sondra-Nice to see you. Hope you are doing well. I hate seeing homes with snow on the ground in June or anytime they shouldn't have. It is just as you say outdated and reflects badly on the seller and their agent

Jun 22, 2015 09:47 AM
Karen Winters, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Koenig Rubloff Realty Group - Chicago, IL - Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL

We get our fair share of "set it and forget it" photos in the Chicagoland MLS. Snowy photos in June, lush green trees and lawn in January.  Even listings taken in early spring just before the trees really bloom, should be updated in the summer when trees, and possibly flower gardens, are in full bloom.

Jun 22, 2015 11:49 AM
Sondra Meyer:
Colorado Springs, CO
See It. Experience It. Live It.

Karen, Sharon and Rob - thank for you affirming my concerns that listing pictures should be kept updated.  

I'm off to your blogs to see what you've been up to.  

Jun 23, 2015 04:57 AM
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

That is so true. If listings are on the market for more than a few months, the pictures probably need to be updated. 

Jun 24, 2015 08:37 AM

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