Photo Finish
It’s a high-quality problem, to be sure: listing agents who have too many flattering pictures of the home they’re selling.
Take a larger (over 3,500 FSF) home that’s especially stunning or feature-rich; add 100+ digital photos, the number top-tier real estate photographers now routinely provide; and the result could easily be dozens of flattering shots, vs. the maximum of 24 photos allowed on MLS.**
How do you sort it all out?
Breaking Ties
Personally, I try not to sweat it: I simply run what my gut says are the 1-2 best photos of the most important rooms and views (Front exterior, Kitchen, Family Room, Owner’s Suite).
Step #2: label and keep track of the runners-up.
Step #3: at regular intervals (say, weekly), rotate the backup photos onto MLS.
That approach kills two birds with one stone: 1) it keeps the listing fresh; and 2) it shows off different facets of the home to prospective Buyers.
Unless, of course, the home sells before then . . . 🙂
**EdinaRealty.com, the most popular Twin Cities real estate site, effectively allows agents to show an unlimited number of photos.
