MLS OOPS Moments- Curb Appeal Counts

Hi Kathy,
Of course, neither AI nor hiring a professional photographer was a thing when I was active. However, I was pretty good at taking pictures that best showcased the property. Most people are visual creatures, and that's how you get their initial attention.

Good morning Kathy. In the old days when photography required developing the film and computers were not yet used in real estate, I used "factual intelligence" from time to time. Factual intelligence required taking photos of the subject property and another property with sharp curb appeal. Then asking, which would you view first? Much easier your way with technology. Enjoy your day. 

Good Tuesday morning, Kathy. High quality photographs are an important element of successful marketing.

Good morning, Kathy... I've been "helping" my listing photos for a long time. That being said, I put the blame for bad photos, unstaged listings at the feet of listing agents not sellers. It is our job to help our clients present their homes in a good way. It is our job to make sure we use photographers that can present the house in a good way.

Sometimes landscaping is definitely needed to spruce up a house prior to sale. Whether a seller listens and does it is another thing!

This is such a great point, Kathy. It’s amazing how much of a difference even minor digital enhancements—or actual landscaping tweaks—can make in that all-important first impression. It really illustrates why staging, even digitally, is a vital part of today's marketing strategy. Thanks for sharing this helpful perspective!

It makes me really sad when sellers don't make an effort to create curb appeal for their home.  It might be a really nice home inside, but if the curb appeal is off, the initial impression of the property is going to be that it is a fixer-upper, and their offer will certainly reflect that impression.

Kathy, the Denver MLS said agents were not allowed to change too much of the curb appeal, especially removing power lines.   There would be fines involved.

So true. One thing I do see is something like the electric pole next to the home removed in the photo. This is really a no-no. See it all the time though.

The second shot shows attention and makes for a more inviting presentation to a potential buyer.

I have not been using it on our listings yet Kathy. At this point in time I  have noticed many who are using this and their photos look unrealistic. Grass too green, flowers too bright and clouds that look fake.

Kathy the first impression is priceless, and a Seller is foolish not to do everything they can to make the best first impression possible.

A great tool to show sellers how much better their home will look in photos!