Here is some evidence as to why screen grabs, basic image editors and the MLS don't usually mix:
Yes this is an actual photo tied to an actual MLS listing. We have to admit it, though, the yellow arrow was kind of helpful in assisting us in identifying the physical location of property the listing goes with, 23741 Calle Ganador in Mission Viejo. Then again, we could have just as easily done the Google street view thing and seen the following. Wave hi to your new neighbor!
Listing description: BEAUTIFUL HOUSE ON A QUIET STREET IN A GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD. Open Floor Plan. Big Yards. Upgraded Main Bathroom, Good Looking Ceramic Tile thru-out the house. Brick Fireplace in the Living Room. Vaulted Ceilings. Please look at the pictures. No Mello Roos & Low Assoc-$16
The asking price is $400,000. 4 beds, 2 baths, 1,550 sq ft. Just came on to the market a few days ago. Last sold in 2004 for $570,000, so we're looking at a minimum depreciation of about 30%, unless they get over their asking price.
OK, you say, maybe it was a fluke the screen grab appeared with the listing? Nope. This time, we get an alternative view of the property and a whole lot more of the person's desktop as well. Might be time to run that Windows desktop cleanup wizard. Just sayin'.
Guess what...we're not out of the woods yet. Here is another of the photos posted with the listing:
This one manages to violate two rules at once: It is blurry almost beyond recognition, and has the TV going with who knows what on.
Wednesday, April 09, 2008
"Huh?" photos of the week
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2 comments:
It actually seems like a reasonably priced property, considering... But I love the pictures of the holes in the kitchen cabinets, the crap over the fridge in the kitchen, plastic storage box in the bathroom, and the chain fence in the backyard. Despite the lousy choice in photos, it seems like they have gotten offers.
Good points. Goes to show you that (once again) price is the most important factor. You can have a slum-like house, but if it's priced right relative to the market, there will always be buyers.
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