There is a reason behind the saying “A picture is worth a 1,000 words"

Since approximately 87% of home buyers are selecting their homes online… the importance of exceptional photos representing your listing is crucial. We keep a file in our office of bad MLS photos... and you would NOT believe the collection we have.

Here are just a few examples of careless photos that have been found in our MLS database.








What in these photos would speak to a potential buyer and say “come in?” It‘s more like “EEEEK, run for your life!”

On another note, I strongly believe that NO listings should go into the MLS without photos immediately after. “Photos Coming Soon” in the remarks will not keep a buyer invested in your listing. You only get a couple seconds to draw potential buyers into your listing, and if there are no photos, buyers will look right past yours. The same rule applies to bad photos. There are simply too many homes available in this market that will out-shine yours if they have better pictures.

Digital cameras are so easy to use now and they all come with software where you can adjust almost anything, so there should be no excuse for dark or blurry photos! Realtors should take pride in the photos, and if they are unable to take decent ones, they should hire a professional to take them. PHOTOS ARE WHAT GET THE BUYERS IN THE DOOR!

We all know that the preparation of a home for sale is extremely important. If you don’t have good photos, you have shot yourself and your seller in the foot!