Unbelievably terrible real estate photos
This is quality photography or as Donaldson posits 'footage provided by paranormal investigators'. Image: terriblerealestateagentphotos.com
Some of these houses may be a struggle to sell, but surely someone could have tried a little harder to take more flattering photos.
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One tip might be to avoid having people looking bored, miserable or surprised in the frame.
And maybe double check to make sure no-one is hiding under the bed.
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Especially if these photos happen to be a potential buyer’s first impression.
Not sure whether this canoeist adds or subtracts value from home. Image: terriblerealestateagentphotos.com
These images are part of an eye-opening collection by Andy Donaldson on his website Terrible Real Estate Agent Photos.
Donaldson warms up the viewer with some eye-rolls on page one but by page five the hysteria will have set in and you’ll be struggling to breath.
Advertising 'You will die' on the wall is probably not a good start. Image: terriblerealestateagentphotos.com
There’s mouldy wallpaper, a swatiska-tiled bathroom, a dog doing a poo on the front lawn and two suspicious human-sized mounds in the backyard.
Oh, and there are plenty of toilet-in-kitchen snaps.
Image: terriblerealestateagentphotos.com
When did these become so popular, let alone socially acceptable?
Donaldson’s picture collection and his hilarious accompanying captions have become such a hit that he is publishing a book with even more terrible photos.
These two human-sized mounds in the garden might raise suspicion. Image: terriblerealestateagentphotos.com
A splash of paint would have gone a long way. Image: terriblerealestateagentphotos.com
Hopefully the person face down at the bottom of the pool is just holding their breath. Image: terriblerealestateagentphotos.com
Is the bored child in the shot necessary? Image: terriblerealestateagentphotos.com
A bit of creative license has been taken here, with a couple of details added in that didn't exist beforehand. Image: terriblerealestateagentphotos.com
Cleaning up the glass and replacing a window was too much to ask obviously. Image: terriblerealestateagentphotos.com
Ultra convenience - answer the front door without actually moving from the toilet. Image: terriblerealestateagentphotos.com
Inadvertent selfie. Image: terriblerealestateagentphotos.com
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