Online real estate pictures

[plowhog]

Look at practically any professionally done photos of house interiors on zillow and look at the door width to height ratios.

I don't look at Zillow since I have MLS access direct to properties.

But after looking at the photos you presented, it looks quite obvious they were manipulated.

I can't speak for others but I would never get involved with doing that-- too risky.

 

[plowhog]

she's the listing agent, so she will get her cut. And I think the seller is a relative, like maybe her husband. I asked and she ignored my question. But the 4% is for any property I buy

That has so many ethical issues it is quite surprising. Yikes. Not my cup of tea.

 

[Jstpssng]

Not pictures, but up here it seems like every realtor has a few people with instant cash on speed dial, if there is a relatively large tract involved. Nobody else gets a chance to buy because the land never hits the open market. I'm not sure how that affects the prices paid, especially if the seller looks to the realtor to set a fair price.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Not pictures, but up here it seems like every realtor has a few people with instant cash on speed dial, if there is a relatively large tract involved. Nobody else gets a chance to buy because the land never hits the open market. I'm not sure how that affects the prices paid, especially if the seller looks to the realtor to set a fair price.

That happens here. Realtors buy larger tracts and subdivide.

 

[paulsharvey]

Not pictures, but up here it seems like every realtor has a few people with instant cash on speed dial, if there is a relatively large tract involved. Nobody else gets a chance to buy because the land never hits the open market. I'm not sure how that affects the prices paid, especially if the seller looks to the realtor to set a fair price.

That is often referred to as a 'Pocket Listing'; they know some people to call, something isn't officially even listed, but if the numbers are right, they know certain properties are available.

Around here, there are several large and several smaller forestry/mining owners; which also sell/buy land. They don't post anything, and all the deals are worked out off-market.

 

[ultrarunner]

I benefited from pocket listings in that every time a boarded up property was hitting the market in my little area the realtor called.

Some had been vacant for years but had legal or estate issues.

 

[plowhog]

especially if the seller looks to the realtor to set a fair price.

The property owner sets the price. With input of course, from hopefully a RE agent who provides comparable data.

 

[Jstpssng]

The property owner sets the price. With input of course, from hopefully a RE agent who provides comparable data.

Exactly. Many people only buy and sell a few pieces of real estate in their life, so look to their realtor to find a decent price.

 

[paulsharvey]

We did the showing, and liked the property, and house was fine. We threw a low number at it. Highly doubt they will take it, but maybe if it sits in the market for a few months, the number will start looking better too them.

It actually did have some features not shown or listed, such as a small pond in front yard, a creek, two small sheds, chicken coop, hog pen, and water softener; nome listed or shown in online listing.

Wife really liked the back yard area a lot, and although she wanted more water, she liked the pond and creek.

Not getting hopes up or anything, and if it sells to someone else, so be it. We threw a number we could live with at it.

 

[ning]

We did the showing, and liked the property, and house was fine. We threw a low number at it. Highly doubt they will take it, but maybe if it sits in the market for a few months, the number will start looking better too them.

It actually did have some features not shown or listed, such as a small pond in front yard, a creek, two small sheds, chicken coop, hog pen, and water softener; nome listed or shown in online listing.

Wife really liked the back yard area a lot, and although she wanted more water, she liked the pond and creek.

Not getting hopes up or anything, and if it sells to someone else, so be it. We threw a number we could live with at it.

Can you figure out who the 0.7ac property in back belongs to? You mentioned foreign-owned; at 0.7ac and being in FL far from them, perhaps they'd be interested in selling it. If you're interested in the main property I'd look into that possibility before purchasing to get an idea of their willingness and otherwise at least a look into their plans for it.

 

[paulsharvey]

Can you figure out who the 0.7ac property in back belongs to? You mentioned foreign-owned; at 0.7ac and being in FL far from them, perhaps they'd be interested in selling it. If you're interested in the main property I'd look into that possibility before purchasing to get an idea of their willingness and otherwise at least a look into their plans for it.

I have the info, and may look into it down the road, however, i would prefer to do that as a cash only move, down the road.

 

[Sigarms]

Well, that house I posted looks to finally have sold at $299,000 as it's listed as "pending". I'm just sincerely curious if it was sold at $299K. Driving back from church last night, had to stop and take this picture. THIS is what would really drive me bat ***** crazy LOL. Actually went around back, that would have been a no go right away for my wife and I.

For the life of me, can't figure out why they kept these stairs...

Then, low and behold, on the way to church yesterday morning, this house came up not to far from us. Asked my wife how much she thought, she gave up and I guessed 400K. I was surprised I was a actually a little high from what I'm seeing.

It's actually a modular home that went up. We remember when the land was bought auctioned off and they put the house together on the land.

 

[paulsharvey]

After our deal for 13.6 acres fell through, and the guy countered with 10.0 and the home; I do see they fixed up the listing with mich more detail (not more pictures), playing up the wildlife, hunting, sheds, water softener, ect that they didn't mention in original ad

 

[geteh]

We drive by this house to church every Sunday. The did a major overhaul on remodeling the place and went up for sale.

My wife guessed 250K when the for sale sign went up, I said most likely around 350K. I was pretty much on the nose. Couple months later, price is now at 299K. Issue in our opinion options on where to park any cars.

Wife said this had to be a pic of the back of the house. I said I think it's the front. Last night coming back from a church group by myself, I decided to measure the distance from the road to the house. To the double doors on the right (where I pulled in) to the white line off the road, would you believe it's about 13 yards from the white line off the road?

Right up from the middle and high school for multiple rural areas, lots of traffic on that road due to the school.

Remember when we bought our home 20 years ago and the amount of places we thought we were interested in looking for a home and land real estate website optimization. It's amazing how realtors only show you the positive per a photo. Like you never see your neighbors who are 10 yards to your left and right.

Sooner or later we're downsizing since it's just me and wife now, just starting to keep my eyes open and not wait until the last minute LOL


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You're being thorough in your assessment of the property, which is great. The distance from the road and parking situation are definitely important factors to consider, especially with traffic from the school. It's true that photos often highlight the best parts of a home, but it's the little details like these that can make a big difference in your decision. Starting to look now for when you're ready to downsize is a smart move—gives you time to find the right place without feeling rushed.

 

[Sigarms]

Well, the guy did get back to me per the go fund me page.

They are building in the same spot because they prayed on it and that's where God told them to rebuild.

 

[wilso]

It’s crazy how photos can be so misleading in real estate! They rarely show the full picture, like how close the neighbors are or parking options. I've recently dealt with Local Home Buyers https://www.pissedconsumer.com/local-home-buyers/RT-F.html but I didn't notice anything weird. Maybe not all real estate agents work the same.

 

[two_bit_score]

We drive by this house to church every Sunday. The did a major overhaul on remodeling the place and went up for sale.

My wife guessed 250K when the for sale sign went up, I said most likely around 350K. I was pretty much on the nose. Couple months later, price is now at 299K. Issue in our opinion options on where to park any cars.

Wife said this had to be a pic of the back of the house. I said I think it's the front. Last night coming back from a church group by myself, I decided to measure the distance from the road to the house. To the double doors on the right (where I pulled in) to the white line off the road, would you believe it's about 13 yards from the white line off the road?

Right up from the middle and high school for multiple rural areas, lots of traffic on that road due to the school.

Remember when we bought our home 20 years ago and the amount of places we thought we were interested in looking for a home and land. It's amazing how realtors only show you the positive per a photo. Like you never see your neighbors who are 10 yards to your left and right.

Sooner or later we're downsizing since it's just me and wife now, just starting to keep my eyes open and not wait until the last minute LOL


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"Flipper White"

 

[ultrarunner]

One owner home in the neighborhood was bought by a flipper… it was well taken care of and original throughout.

The flipper painted everything white including the doors, ripped out the carpets and refinished the floors adding tiles and white grey swirl counters and painted the tub and bath tiles white, etc…

Outside removed the trees and covered all in mulch with no barrier.

Repainted exterior gray and both fireplace bricks inside and out dark grey.

They open offers Tuesday.

Several have told me they want to modernize and do a white make over just like the open house.

Flippers didn’t spend anytime on the garage…

 

[two_bit_score]

I'm looking at land again, might do a land swap, sell one and buy another. I'm finding a lot of drone only shots for land, which shows a nice view from above the trees, but there is no view from the ground.

Realtor I asked to put an offer in for me, tried to slip in a 4% buyers contract that I can only buy thru her, or I still have to pay 4% if I use someone else. Not signing that.

That is all from the lawsuit against Realtor Association and MLS. You just can't assume that the listing broker has a listing that will allow them to co-op with the buyers agent and split the commission. Buying or selling you now have to address the subject of commission up front with everyone.

 

[ultrarunner]

That is all from the lawsuit against Realtor Association and MLS. You just can't assume that the listing broker has a listing that will allow them to co-op with the buyers agent and split the commission. Buying or selling you now have to address the subject of commission up front with everyone.

One more reason why I prefer For Sale By Owner…