Bad Real Estate Photos
Bad Real Estate Photos cost Sellers Money
Photography is a bit of a passion for me. I can’t tell you the number of times that I have had an out of town client turn their nose up at a home because of photos. I have gone taken photos of the same home and then they are absolutely in love with the home.
It is just a matter of taking the time to care and a little knowledge of how to do things with a camera. And that camera does not have to be expensive. I carry around an inexpensive small digital camera in my purse at all times. I bought that camera a couple of years ago for $129, and I am able to take wonderful photos.
To discuss Bad Real Estate photos, I need to start with what are good photos for Real Estate. On many of my listings, I hire a professional to take the photos for me. On some homes I list, I take the photos. Either with my Nikon camera or with my latest tool that is always with me — my iPhone.
Example of Good Real Estate Photos
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Now the Bad Real Estate Photos
By contrast, here are some photographs that we have recently seen on the internet representing homes for sale. All of these photos don’t help the seller. In fact it causes many buyers to say next and completely discounting what could be the perfect home for them. Had the person taken the photographs took a little time their homes for sale would have shown better.
|
Could you at least pick up the garbage on the floor? Perhaps step completely in the room? How about clearing the dresser off? Pull the blanket down at the bottom so you don’t see the box spring? The lighting is so completely off, turn a light on. Take multiple photographs so if one is blurry you have a backup! And lastly, don’t forget to straighten a photo. |
 |
 |
What are we trying to convey with this space? That it is tight and cramped? Are we selling the desk and computer too? This screen saver is mild, we have seen much worse.. When you have a tight space, try taking a photograph vertically instead |
|
Bathrooms this size should always be taken vertically Put the toilet seat down, close the shower doors. Turn the light on. Clear the counter of everything. Take the towels off the top of the shower doors. |
 |
 |
When you leave the fridge cluttered the kitchen feels cluttered. It brings all the focus to the fridge. Clear the top of the fridge off, put all the stuff away. It will make the kitchen feel larger. Turn on the lights! |
|
I am sure that it is an absolutely wonderful railing… People want to see the outdoor space, not an object. In this instance, there was a photo of the front of the home, a dark kitchen and this. How many buyers are going to want to look at this home? |
 |
Thinking of selling your Western New York home? Then we need to talk! Call me today at (716) 650-0051 so we can get your WNY home SOLD!
For more information call Colleen Kulikowski
(716) 650-0051
Thinking of selling your Western New York home? Interested in finding out the current market value of your single family home, condo or investment property? Then call www.BestBuffaloHomes.com at (716) 650-0051 to discuss what is happening in today’s Western New York Real Estate Market. We would be happy to give you a personalized Comparative Market Analysis for your home or assist you to purchase a home. View additional WNY Market Area Statistics here.
Our Featured Homes for Sale:
All Statistics are gathered from the Buffalo Niagara Association of REALTORS®.
Properties found on this Web site may be listed with a brokerage other than the owner of this site and are displayed here via the Internet Data Exchange (IDX) system of this broker’s MLS. All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be independently verified. All properties are subject to prior sale, change or withdrawal. Neither listing nor displaying broker shall be responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation, misprints, and shall be held totally harmless. © 2012 Western New York Real Estate Information Services (WNYREIS), LLC. All rights reserved.
About Colleen Kulikowski, Licensed Real Estate Salesperson (716) 650-0051
Colleen Kulikowski is a Licensed Real Estate Salesperson at MJ Peterson specializing in Western New York residential homes who doesn’t follow trends; she blazes new trails and is able to recognize industry trends and implement them to her client’s best interest. Colleen has created a unique following with one of the top local internet positions in the country generating thousands of leads for her team. Real Estate is a second career for Kulikowski who’s first career was in Information Technology and Data Warehousing working for such companies as Radio City Music Hall, Nabisco Foods and as a consultant in the Financial and Insurance industries. A strong background in technology and management provides her with keen analytical and sharp negotiating skills.
Comment
Heather Rankin
July 6, 2008 at 5:47 pmColleen – Great points one and all. It is amazing to look through the MLS and see what is getting posted. I just took two listings in a very small town next to where i live – they were expired. Not sure if it is worse to have awful photos or in this case, no photos at all. Two lots, one wrong address, zero property signage and no photos. Not sure how that is supposed to sell the property??
Buffalo Real Estate | Importance of Correct Data on the MLS
March 31, 2009 at 1:14 pm[...] if it is your listing and is input incorrectly in the MLS! I have spoken about the importance of good photos and how they can ruin your chances of someone seeing your home. But there is even a more [...]
Have questions about selling your home? « Downtown Buffalo New York
June 28, 2010 at 2:25 pm[...] Bad Real Estate Photos [...]
Cindy
July 12, 2010 at 3:11 pmYou are awesome! This blog is really great. Thanks for putting it up.
Angela G.
July 17, 2010 at 7:21 pmI enjoyed your post, very informative.
Trackbacks for this post
Colleen – Great points one and all. It is amazing to look through the MLS and see what is getting posted. I just took two listings in a very small town next to where i live – they were expired. Not sure if it is worse to have awful photos or in this case, no photos at all. Two lots, one wrong address, zero property signage and no photos. Not sure how that is supposed to sell the property??
[...] if it is your listing and is input incorrectly in the MLS! I have spoken about the importance of good photos and how they can ruin your chances of someone seeing your home. But there is even a more [...]
[...] Bad Real Estate Photos [...]
You are awesome! This blog is really great. Thanks for putting it up.
I enjoyed your post, very informative.