May 25th, 2008 “That ‘Lived-In’ Look!” Wow. What a mess! Kitchens (and bathrooms) are consistently mentioned by buyers as one of the most important make-or-break decisions regarding which home to buy. Don’t sell yourself short by posting a bad picture of the kitchen. This REALTOR® didn’t even push in the pull-out cutting board (lower left)!Continue reading “Horrible MLS Photo Of The Day #82”
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Horrible MLS Photo Of The Day #81
May 24th, 2008 “Floored” I think I’ll call this Ayres Directive #2. Do not shoot only the features of the home. Show the buyer how the home looks because of the features. Lots of homes have laminate and ceramic tile flooring. This shot tells us nothing about the home. It appears to be a frontContinue reading “Horrible MLS Photo Of The Day #81”
Horrible MLS Photo Of The Day #80
May 23rd, 2008 “Road Map To Nowhere” Don’t waste your photo spaces with a scan of a map. The resolution on the MLS is nowhere near what it would need to be to make it useful for a buyer. This is why we have the built-in mapping function which allows clients to see where yourContinue reading “Horrible MLS Photo Of The Day #80”
Horrible MLS Photo Of The Day #79
May 22nd, 2008 “Spring has Arrived” How do I know? Because I saw no fewer than ten shots just like this when scouring the MLS for photos this morning. The sunny days give lots of trouble for interior shots because the bright light coming in the windows causes the shot to be dark and under-exposed.Continue reading “Horrible MLS Photo Of The Day #79”
Horrible MLS Photo Of The Day #78
May 21st, 2008 “A Hobbit Hole?” One of two problems is evident here. Either the photographer is standing on a chair and has mis-composed the shot and captured too much of the ceiling, or Bilbo and Frodo currently reside in this home. I’d like to believe the latter. See all the usual suspects here. –TimContinue reading “Horrible MLS Photo Of The Day #78”
Reachd.com Video Training – My First Video Blog
Last Tuesday, I attended a 3-hour Video Blogging BootCamp in Vancouver with Reachd.com. There I was provided with an awesome video camera, and the knowledge and ideas necessary to get started with online video. Here is the first of many videos that I will post here on my blog. I would love your comments andContinue reading “Reachd.com Video Training – My First Video Blog”
Horrible MLS Photo Of The Day #77
May 20th, 2008 “Expand Your Horizons!” Why only show half the front of the house? What are you hiding? 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 #76
HMLSPOTD: Humble Pie Edition. This week, for the first time ever, I’m going to name the culprit responsible for these atrocities. I am to blame for all these crimes against real estate photography. Join me, won’t you, as I take a walk down [bad] memory lane and relive my past transgressions. Happy Victoria Day –Continue reading “Horrible MLS Photo Of The Day #76”
Horrible MLS Photo Of The Day #75
HMLSPOTD: Humble Pie Edition. This week, for the first time ever, I’m going to name the culprit responsible for these atrocities. I am to blame for all these crimes against real estate photography. Join me, won’t you, as I take a walk down [bad] memory lane and relive my past transgressions. May 18th, 2008 “DazedContinue reading “Horrible MLS Photo Of The Day #75”
Horrible MLS Photo Of The Day #74
HMLSPOTD: Humble Pie Edition. This week, for the first time ever, I’m going to name the culprit responsible for these atrocities. I am to blame for all these crimes against real estate photography. Join me, won’t you, as I take a walk down [bad] memory lane and relive my past transgressions. May 17th, 2008 “FlowerContinue reading “Horrible MLS Photo Of The Day #74”