A picture may be worth a thousand words, but perhaps a million are needed for a housing decision!


A picture may be worth a thousand words, but perhaps a million are needed for a housing decision!
By Scott Rogers • June 22, 2009
Two weeks ago I showed some clients two houses in Massanutten. My clients had reviewed the photos (interior and exterior) of both homes online, and were quite a bit more excited about the second house. And yet --- when we went to see both homes they were somewhat surprised to discover that the first house was MUCH more attractive (generally speaking, and specifically to their interests). As it turns out --- beautiful photos can be taken of a less than attractive home to make it look moderately interesting and exciting. And yes, not so great photos can be taken of a beautiful home, making it seem mediocre and drab. What does this mean for you? BUYERS ought to consider going to visit homes that they have disqualified based on interior photos. Unless you are convinced that the photos are a true, accurate, fair representation of the extent and condition of the home's interior, you should go take a look! SELLERS ought to make sure that their home is presented in the best possible manner when it comes to exterior and interior photographs. I have found that a wide angle lens and an external flash unit can make an extraordinary difference in photo quality. Receive Updates by Email Recent Articles: There Are Plenty Of Types Of Houses That Exist That Just Are Not Available To Purchase Home Sales By Price Range In The City Of Harrisonburg Are You Compromising On Aspects Of Your Next Home That You Can Or Cannot Change Later? How Much Slower Are The Winter Months In Our Local Housing Market? Rockingham County and New Home Sales Drive Surge in Area Housing Market Find The Balance Between Optimistic And Realistic Home Pricing Room Size Is Difficult To Understand Solely From Real Estate Photos How Much Would You Value Not Having To Prepare Your Home For Showings? One Out Of Four Homes Is Taking Longer Than A Month To Sell Consider The Cost Of Your Planned Renovations When Planning Your Offer
Have any questions? Contact Scott Rogers at 540-578-0102 or scott@funkhousergroup.com
Based on information from the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Association of REALTORS® or its MLS, for the period Jan 1, 2000 through Nov 21, 2024 (unless otherwise noted).
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