Bad MLS Photo of the Day #24

by Karen Goodman on July 21, 2009

What is wrong with this picture?

St. Louis City (South City) home listed at $184,900

It seems so obvious, but some sellers and agents just don’t get it.

NEVER photograph pets in MLS photos.

potomac 5251 cat on bed Bad MLS Photo of the Day #24

There are just too many people that don’t like pets or worry that the house will smell.

Sellers need to remember that the GOAL of the MLS listing is not to reveal everything about the house, but to present the house in it’s best possible light. Get buyers to walk through the door and fall in love before they find out about that thing that they wish was different.

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.