More Neighborhood Shots? From the long-established 10 photo maximum, MLS has just recently jumped to permitting 16 photos per listing. What will that mean for home sellers and their agents? My guess is that it depends — no surprise — on the property. Case-by-Case So, for a 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath home (or condo) with under...Read More
It’s well-known that people have better and worse angles, look better in certain lighting, benefit from makeup, etc. So do homes! One of the most dramatic shots in residential real estate is the back-lit shot, typically taken at dusk with all the interior lights on. Which photo do you think is more flattering? The address...Read More
This photo caught my eye because the built-in Buffet looks positively miles away — and it’s in a home that has less than 1,400 finished square feet. So, how far away is it really? According to MLS, the Dining Room is 9′ wide, and Living Room is 13′ wide. Total: 22 feet, or somewhat less...Read More
Broken Camera? Really Late Night? Guess what you’re looking at (above): A. A water color painting whose colors bled as a result of water damage;B. A simulation of how cataracts affect one’s vision;C. What the front of your house looks like after a very late night.D. An actual photo of a bank-owned foreclosure on MLS....Read More
Want an example of a beautifully staged and photographed room? You’re looking at it! The shot is from the entry at 2710 Mayflower (list price: $475k) in Minnetonka; Karen Antone from the Edina Realty City Lakes office has the listing.Read More
Swimming Pool-Sized Pool Table? Either the pool table pictured above is the size of a swimming pool — or the photo is distorted (intentionally or not). Given that the room’s dimensions are 24′ by 13′ . . . my money’s on the latter (don’t know about intention, but I’ve got a guess).Read More
