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Estate Agent’s photographs.

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LauraNorder Sun 29-Aug-21 11:48:26

It’s a difficult one isn’t it. If the photos make it look better than it is in reality people will be disappointed. If the photos don’t do it justice then people will be less likely to view in the first place.
I would think kerb appeal is the most important thing as many people drive by before making an appointment to view.
I always read the description, if the place looks pokey and dark but the agent says spacious and light then I might view.
I never look at decor and stuff that can be changed. Not easy to look past the furnishings that can often be too big, too cluttered, too dark. Lots to take I to account.
I can never understand people who know the agent is coming to take photos and leave a bed unmade or dishes in the sink.

GagaJo Sun 29-Aug-21 11:48:17

One property I've recently looked at online has panoramic photographs. Three walls in one photograph! All with a bend in them.

Ridiculous.

TrendyNannie6 Sun 29-Aug-21 11:46:10

Totally agree with Nonogran , when we have looked online at photos of interior / exterior we have been surprised when actually see the homes, some do seem to be much smaller than anticipating, it’s the actual viewing that counts, the photos are just a guide to grab attention,

Namsnanny Sun 29-Aug-21 11:38:39

I dont think its really a problem annsixty as people do get to look around before they consider buying.
It is hard to get a perspective of size through a photo, but that really the limitation of photography, not a 'con' of estate agents imo

Nonogran Sun 29-Aug-21 11:36:34

I think of the photos as a guide to grab attention. I take them with a “pinch of salt”!
Viewing is the important bit.

annsixty Sun 29-Aug-21 11:33:25

What do you think about the photographs put out by estate agents of the property they are selling?
Should they flatter to some extent or are they somewhat misleading.
A friend recently moved into an apartment, I was very envious when I saw the photographs online.
Last week she fetched me to go and see them in their new home.
I came away feeling disappointed, it is nice but not special and needs far more work doing than was apparent.
This week an identical house to mine ,across the road from, me has gone onto the market.
I wouldn’t be human if I didn’t go online to check it out?
It is lovely inside as , knowing the couple it would be, but the rooms look enormous and full of light and I can’t help thinking that prospective viewers will be disappointed when they get inside.
Have any of you felt the same when viewing properties?