April 6th, 2008 “Dark and Dreary” A few problems with this shot: There is too much clutter in the foreground (dolls, paperwork), etc. The lights are on, but the shot still looks dark because it’s shot towards a brighter light source (sunlight through the window). A better choice: shoot with the light behind you orContinue reading “Horrible MLS Photo Of The Day #33”
Monthly Archives: April 2008
Horrible MLS Photo Of The Day #32
April 5th, 2008 “Something’s wrong – I just can’t put my finger on it…” Oops! An easy mistake, but also easy to not post on MLS®, and hence, easy to not end up on this blog. How Zen. See all the usual suspects here. –Tim Ayres Subscribe via e-mail, your favourite feed reader, or bookmarkContinue reading “Horrible MLS Photo Of The Day #32”
Horrible MLS Photo Of The Day #31
April 4th, 2008 “I’m trying for that random, artsy style!” This picture is of no value to the buyer. See all the usual suspects here. –Tim Ayres Subscribe via e-mail, your favourite feed reader, or bookmark this post:
Horrible MLS Photo Of The Day #30
April 3rd, 2008 “Space-time continuum vortex not included” As a REALTOR® it’s my job to help my clients prepare their home for sale. This isn’t a horrible photo per se, but I would have recommended to the client to lose the kitschy lamp/art/whatever that is. Buyers will spend more time marveling at your different choiceContinue reading “Horrible MLS Photo Of The Day #30”
Horrible MLS Photo Of The Day #29
April 2nd, 2008 “♫ Blinded by the light… ♫” Math lesson: (Glass door + flash) x [Closed] / [Laziness] = Horrible MLS® Photo = end up on my blog! What do potential sellers think, when browsing listings, they see a REALTOR® that is too lazy to even open the door before shooting? See all theContinue reading “Horrible MLS Photo Of The Day #29”
Victoria BC MLS® Real Estate Statistics – March 2008
Greetings, search engine visitors! For April Statistics, released today, May 1, 2008, click here! Steady as she goes, the Victoria real estate market remains healthy through the first quarter of 2008. Current inventory levels are 17% higher than the same time last year, as many condo and townhouse projects that started several years ago comeContinue reading “Victoria BC MLS® Real Estate Statistics – March 2008”
Horrible MLS Photo Of The Day #28
April 1, 2008 “NOT an April Fool’s Joke” News Flash: Buyers of real estate buy homes, not sinks. A tight close-up of a sink, or laundry machine or stove is not going to sell the place. This isn’t even a good picture of a sink – it’s all stretched out! Stay tuned this week –Continue reading “Horrible MLS Photo Of The Day #28”
Poll Results: Horrible MLS Photo of the Month
It was unanimous! All 3 voters chose HMLSPOTD #21 as the most horrible MLS photo of March, 2008. Check back at the end of this month for another poll. Hopefully a few more will turn out to vote – this isn’t a federal election – don’t be afraid! –Tim Ayres Subscribe via e-mail, your favouriteContinue reading “Poll Results: Horrible MLS Photo of the Month”