Three Giveaways Is the house you’re looking at online a tear-down? Here’s a short-hand way to tell: One. The list price is upper six figures (or more), and there are only three photos — all exterior shots (MLS allows up to 18). Two. When you link to the county tax records, the land is worth...Read More
Ideally, the first photo of a property on MLS is the front exterior. However, if the curb appeal is misleading or otherwise underwhelming, agents will occasionally substitute the Kitchen, Living Room or whatever they believe is the home’s most flattering feature. But I can’t recall ever seeing a lead photo of a . . ....Read More
“Caption Fatigue” I’m sure I’m not the only Twin Cities Realtor suffering from what I’ll call “caption fatigue.” An unintended consequence (my guess) of upping the maximum allowed photos on MLS from 10 to 18, caption fatigue sets in when you realize that you actually have to write — and edit and size and proof...Read More
Do you see the house in the photo above? It takes a little focusing, but it’s there. New Realtors are constantly being told, “don’t be a secret agent.” I suppose a corollary for MLS photos is, “don’t make the home invisible.”Read More
The Ultimate Aerial Shot For an average home, you take 10 photos. For a more expensive home, you take 18 photos (the maximum number allowed on MLS). For an expensive home in an especially gorgeous setting or with a stunning view (or both), you take 18 photos, plus use a boom to show the home’s context....Read More
Newly remodeled single family home close to downtown and bus lines. All new vinyl siding and all new shingles; many interior upgrades. 2 car detached garage w/opener. Neat and clean home! –Excerpt, MLS listing With all those superlatives, you’d certainly guess that the home described above would be accompanied by multiple, flattering interior photos. So,...Read More
