1,052,211
Garages are way too valuable here to not show. The other stuff, it depends. I personally would rather see the whole damn thing. It'll save me a lot of time if my client is looking for something specific that doesn't happen to be there -- or doesn't want something that is.
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Will Hamm
Aurora, CO
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Carla Freund
Raleigh, NC
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Andrew Mooers | 207.53...
Houlton, ME
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Carol Williams
Wenatchee, WA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
6,393,494
Do they add value? if significant then show them.
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Tony and Suzanne Marri...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
417,221
The photograph of my processor's pantry. From this, be sure she gets your file looking perfect and approved. A picture of the adjunct room tells a story. However, don't post a dirty garage it won't help the listing
On a side note please keep her son (Crispy is his nickname) in your prayers as he is going through chemotherapy
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
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JoAnn Moore
Georgetown, DE
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
2,220,654
It depends, those may help sell the place.
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
4,572,183
It depends. On the property and the marketing strategy.
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
2,390,620
I take pictures of all and "try" to fill up the space our MLS gives us (26 pictures) but I only use quality pics. I know no one is going to be drawn to the house because of the picture of the white toilet Corinne Guest, Managing Broker .
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
509,449
If they look nice, yes, take pictures and post them.
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
472,114
I agree with Peter on the floor plan. It gives a good overview of the flow of the home and includes everything. The baths, pantries, garages, etc. should be show ready so they should be photo ready as well.
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
5,104,931
Bathrooms... yes, especially if in nice condition. Closets... only if spectacular California-closet type spaces. Laundry room... only if somehow extra large and special. Mud rooms... if it's a well-designed drop zone yes. Garages... not so much...most people's garages are not that "photo ready." But if well organized and planned, yes.
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
269,059
It depends on if the photos add to the property or not. I always have a professional REAL ESTATE photographer for my listings so they have the wide angle lens. lighting, etc.
Sometimes, getting a good picture is difficult. Especially bathrooms. However, my rule of thumb is to take lots and lots of pictures of everything. Even if the pictures are not internet worthy, they do come in handy for some buyers.
Most buyers rule out a property online due to pictures. And so my job is to do my best in marketing online with great pictures.
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
911,338
Bathrooms and closets usally no, unless they ares something special. Laundry and Mud rooms- yes and no depending on size. Garages-yes in most cases.
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
5,230,102
If it's a fabulous laundry room or garage (and I mean fab), it's a yes. Buyers want to see bathrooms so, yes, I always include them.
It depends on the mudrooms and closets - rarely I would say.
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
2,178,603
As with almost all questions such as this: It depends. It depends on price range and what a prospect might expect. If you believe they are more or less than what a prospect in that price range would expect, I say yes. Don't give them unrealistic expectations and showcase the extraordinary.
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
1,502,998
Bathrooms: If they're remodeled nicely
Closets: Only if they're walk-in and even then rarely
Mud/Laundry Room: Only if it's a unique feature for the neighborhood
Garage: Only if it's finished
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Annette Lawrence , Pal...
Palm Harbor, FL
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
519,324
I take or get pictures of everything. I publish the ones that will accomplish the goal of getting showings. Sometimes someone asks about some areas where pictures were not published. I can send those to the buyer or their agent. It's especially helpful in a relocation situation where one spouse can't be present for the showings, but has specific requests.
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Annette Lawrence , Pal...
Palm Harbor, FL
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
564,494
This varies depending upon the agent and even location - but in my geographic area:
Master bath is usually included in photos
An exterior detached garage photo to give proximity to the house and general location
Mud/laundry room - if it has something 'special' to interest a potential buyer
Closets - No, I would never display an interior photo of a closet in my listing photos...I think it's an invasion of privacy.
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
5,583,278
yes... our photographer takes photos of all of it.... I want "money shots"... close up shots of custom moldings; custom closets; etc....
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
1,844,301
Baths yes always unless you can't squeeze in there or are seen in the mirror.
Garages, no
Laundry, no. Mud room which is an extension of this, no.
I am laughing because GUYS are always mentioning rooms like the garage. Who cares? You are not going to sleep in the 2 car garage. I bet you this will end up as a regional thing.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
1,292,758
It depends on the room.
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
2,817,671
Here I almost always see bathrooms. I rarely see any of the others and wouldn't expect to. I suppose if they are done very nicely include them. If bathrooms are missing, that's a sign that the bathrooms are dated (or worse).
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
3,345,091
It depends on the size of the closet. I big walk-in, yes.
Garages, nice finished garages not filled with storage, yes.
Respectful photo of bathrooms, yes - depending on the size.
Mud Rooms ... we don't got no stickin' mud rooms
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
1,153,794
It's subjective although if the room warrants it I'll give it a shot, literally.
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
900,128
Bathrooms - yes, but NO toilets. Closets - only if gorgeous, spacious and neat; same for laundry rooms and mud rooms. Garages - yes if neat and maybe have a great workbench or some appealing shelving or storage, for example.
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
711,852
Bathrooms for the architecture (seats down please!!), closets if they are large and inviting, laundry rooms to show functionality (but if they are really small, skip) and garages to show space (but make sure they are cleaned up!).
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
7,836,139
Pictures if they show well as features.
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
5,772,575
Corinne,
It really depends on the marketplace, but generally garages and beautiful bahtrooms are pictured. A
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
4,882,355
Yes, if it is a part of the picture you are trying to present.
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
4,800,082
If they look good, include the photos.
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
758,035
Nice bathrooms make it in. The rest rarely are photo'd here.
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
1,090,762
I take pictures of everything for reference when the questions start coming in but only publish those that show the property in its best light.
Bathrooms and kitchens are the most important. If there are no pics or bathroom or kitchen, people assume they are dated and will need a lot of time/money invested.
Closets - no, only in vacant properties (privacy factor).
Laundry rooms - maybe, on a case by case basis since some people like to see the washer/dryer and storage area.
Mud rooms - not a Florida thing
Garages - usually exterior only unless it is new construction or vacant and presentable.
Other rooms (office, computer, junk) are tricky as they may not look good but people do like to see the layout of the room and paint color.
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
2,241,053
You bet. In imagery, video, copy details on sizes and features. It all adds into how is this one different than the others. One of these things.....er houses is not like the others. Only one of the houses makes the list as "the one", that belongs. Make sliders verticals to showcase walk in closets, hall rooms, bathrooms, entry ways Corinne Guest, Managing Broker ! The days of waiting for the walk through to point it out is delay, wasting everyone's time. Garages are valuable to folks working out of them, storing vehicles in northern climates and lifestyle interest toys like boats, snow sleds, motorcycles, future horse box stalls and tack room area, etc. Showcase the history of the listing too make it distinctive like all the little extra features.
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
3,988,007
Garages if neat are a must show from the inside otherwise use the exterior photo showing the doors. Big walk-in closets, laundry rooms and mudrooms are selling features so if you can get a good photos use it.
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Andrew Mooers | 207.53...
Houlton, ME
2,182,552
Only WOW Factor
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
2,684,109
Yes. Buyers want to see the entire house. Be sure to put the toilet seat down.
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
3,986,258
Garages yes if they are special
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
921,504
Agents can not deny the temptation to fill the space.
Recently an agent complained they did not like Olive Garden because of the 'all you can eat' option.
Just because the option is their does not compel its use.
If the image adds value, sizzle, promise of transformation, include it. However, in most cases 'filling the space' UNSELLS the house.
Show some self discipline and sell the sizzle and stop UNSELLING the house.
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
129,698
yes. . . ..
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
191,939
It really depends on the house. I have never had garage photos. I always have bathroom photos. If the closet is spacious or the laundryroom is well appointed, I will have these spaces photographed.
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
1,466,207
Corinne Guest, Managing Broker No unless the bathroom is outstanding and a selling feature.
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
5,216,409
If it photographs well, use it! If not, do not!
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
3,416,038
I include pictures of aything and every thing that make the home show better. I do not put in a picture just for the sake of assing more pictures. Some of those room do not show well.
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
4,434,127
2,436,099
I've had buyers ask, "Where are the pictures of the bathrooms?" but never "where are pictures of the closets?"
I think garages and bathrooms should be included. If there's room for the laundry room and mud room after all the other pics are uploaded, I'd include those also. I would not include closets.
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
3,626,530
Photograph each room regardless, yes to bathrooms, closets etc
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
4,319,419
Corinne Guest, Managing Broker - if bathroom, sit cover down. Laundry room, mud room, and garages - if clean, yes.
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
1,670
Only if they have value added assets; unique features that need to be highlighted! Otherwise, a toilet is a toilet
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
3,071,489
2,781,173
Unless they are extraordinary or part of the property description
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
4,936,705
1,045,440
Very situational it will depend on the room
There is a skill and an ART to photography most agents have neither the training or the "eye" for photography as is evidenced by so many MLS photos.
Personal pet peeves of mine include photos of small rooms (most of those you mention are small in many homes) so I would not photograph them; exception would be a garage. If the rooms mentioned are much larger than typical then that would be different.
Poor angles, improper lighting and/or exposure, photos of just "normal stairs", photos directed at the corner of a room are a few of my top reasons to hire a pro photographer.
825,809
If photos of all of the home's main rooms are shown in the online listing and your local RMLS allows for enough photos ... then I'd show the master bath or garage -- but only if they're very tidy and well-photographed. Too many agents show the toilet ... no one wants to see that in a listing photo!
5,868,554
Bathrooms, yes; Closets - only the walk-ins; laundry rooms - only if it is a room; mudrooms - for sure as this is the NEW thing now here; garages - sometimes, if it is clean and has a lot to offer.
1,525,616
1,622,432
Our MLS offers up to 80( i believe) picture spots, so if it looks good in a shot: yes!
3,164,294
I take photos of everything. I have them on file. I use if it's an exceptional closet, bathroom, laundry room or garage otherwise I have them in the event a potential client asks for them they can be emailed.
901,535
It depends. If they enhance the listing and show well then yes. If they're messy or just don't show well in photos, then no.