Bad MLS Photo of the Day #19

by Karen Goodman on May 10, 2009

What is wrong with this picture?

Crestwood home listed at $182,900

I’ve never understood why agents that take pictures of foreclosure home listings feel the need to open the kitchen cabinets, but I see it all the time.

lou 8910 foreclosure open kitchen cabinets Bad MLS Photo of the Day #19

loui 8910 foreclosure open kitchen cabinets Bad MLS Photo of the Day #19

This kitchen, minus the yellow stove, actually would look pretty nice if the cabinets doors were shut. Instead, the open cabinets create an impression that the house was left in disorder.

Buyers study pictures to decide if they want to come see your home. If you are selling your home, make sure your pictures don’t disqualify your home before the buyers even walk through the door.

If your home is already on the market, take a critical look at the pictures posted on your listing and ask your agent to redo any of the pictures that send out red flags. If you are preparing to list your home and haven’t yet selected an agent, I would welcome a chance to talk to you. For more information on what I offer my home listing clients, take a look at my FAQ for Sellers or contact me by email.