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April 16th, 2008 “Reduce your energy bill with your VERY OWN Nuclear Reactor in the Den!” I’m not sure what caused this interesting photo… It could have been a really dark shot that was edited by the REALTOR® to bring out the foreground, and in the process over-exposed the background. –Tim Ayres Subscribe via e-mail,Continue reading “Horrible MLS Photo Of The Day #43”

April 15th, 2008 “Includes windows and half a set of blinds” This photo is from a half-million dollar condo. It isn’t the only photo I grabbed from the listing. There is no shortage of brand-new, expensive luxury condos in Victoria right now. My guess is that marketing, including photos, is going to decide which sellContinue reading “Horrible MLS Photo Of The Day #42”

April 14th, 2008 “Seller will offer discount if you help pack” I don’t think it takes too much forethought to realize that you should have your clients clean the house before shooting pictures. What is a potential buyer going to think when they see this? What will the neighbours think!? See all the usual suspectsContinue reading “Horrible MLS Photo Of The Day #41”

April 13th, 2008 “NEW DISHWASHER!!!” What is it with Horrible MLS Photos and dishwashers? If the new dishwasher is the best thing about the property, you’re probably going to have problems anyway, but at least shoot it properly (no blinding flash!) See all the usual suspects here. –Tim Ayres Subscribe via e-mail, your favourite feedContinue reading “Horrible MLS Photo Of The Day #40”

April 12th, 2008 “Fate ceiled or crowning achievement?” OK, Bad puns. Worse photo though! I can see what the REALTOR® was trying to highlight, but again, another opportunity is wasted to show off how the nice mouldings pull the room together. A nice wide angle shot of this room would be more valuable to theContinue reading “Horrible MLS Photo Of The Day #39”

April 11th, 2008 “I, for one, welcome our new Alien Bathroom Overlords!” Where’s Lt. Ripley when you need her? See all the usual suspects here. –Tim Ayres Subscribe via e-mail, your favourite feed reader, or bookmark this post:

April 10th, 2008 “A Square Deal?” I think I see what the REALTOR® was trying to do here – to show off the tile/inlay in the foyer. But wouldn’t a better shot be from the front door, taking in the whole entryway with the stairs leading to the upper level? See all the usual suspectsContinue reading “Horrible MLS Photo Of The Day #37”

April 9th, 2008 “All Washed Up” This was the only picture on the MLS® for this property. Flat light can be a problem on overcast days. You can fool around with the contrast to improve this, but your best bet is to re-shoot on a sunny day or just shoot more than one photo andContinue reading “Horrible MLS Photo Of The Day #36”

April 8th, 2008 “Bedroom needs some, uh, finishing.” We’ve all had listings that needed some work, and struggled to even get the 9 pictures available to us on the MLS®. But don’t be afraid to leave rooms with plywood walls out. See all the usual suspects here. –Tim Ayres Subscribe via e-mail, your favourite feedContinue reading “Horrible MLS Photo Of The Day #35”

April 7th, 2008 “LORD STANLEY’S GRAIL!” This one, in honour of our beleaguered Vancouver Canucks. This, sadly, is as close as any Vancouver fan will get to a Stanley Cup this year: in a condo, in Victoria, made of tinfoil. 🙁 See all the usual suspects here. –Tim Ayres Subscribe via e-mail, your favourite feedContinue reading “Horrible MLS Photo Of The Day #34”