tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797432599663441966.post7000877242670690049..comments2008-05-09T15:06:22.664-04:00FRANK LL0SA Va Broker- BLOG.FranklyRealty.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12647085935682292923noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797432599663441966.post-8789971870432478422008-05-09T15:06:00.000-04:002008-05-09T15:06:00.000-04:00

Hey Pam,First of all, you should try www.FranklyMLS.com since the goal with that site is for buyer agents to add MORE photos to listings.But if you get mad at these listings, and you only buy well marketed listings... then you will pay more.WHat you need is a good buyer agent that will go out and take 40-100 photos of the homes you like (have them add it to the site)We have had people buy without

FRANK LL0SA Va Broker- BLOG.FranklyRealty.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12647085935682292923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797432599663441966.post-23859547150350052922008-05-09T11:31:00.000-04:002008-05-09T11:31:00.000-04:00

We are a military family living in California getting ready to move to Virginia. Our ability to fly across the country is severely limited. We like lots of pictures. I admit to wondering what is wrong with the homes if there's only one photo. Additionally if you only have the time to post one photo what makes you think I have the time to look at it?

pamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04866196329699027236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797432599663441966.post-80954593331139594492008-02-17T16:35:00.000-05:002008-02-17T16:35:00.000-05:00

Frank, I ran the numbers for my market (greater Austin) in Georgetown and here are my findings: http://www.georgetowncustomhomes.com/blog/how-many-pictures-does-it-take-to-sell-a-home-in-georgetown-texas/I think one possible explanation is that some agents might stick one photo on the MLS because it's a "hot" listing and then it sells before they add the rest of the photos. That's maybe why the

Edward W. Luihttp://www.georgetowncustomhomes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797432599663441966.post-69905918940772594012007-11-29T18:14:00.000-05:002007-11-29T18:14:00.000-05:00

Great analysis - we picked it up on the Estately blog - http://blog.estately.com/

Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797432599663441966.post-11009408032715603652007-11-25T12:05:00.001-05:002007-11-25T12:05:00.001-05:00

Maureen,And a listing agent that posts 20 photos, is probably more likely to... STAGE!Maybe I'll go through all 200 and see if I can tell which are STAGED and which are not. That would be interesting!Frank (Update: I did the above and only found about 1-2% were staged)

FRANK LL0SA Va Broker- BLOG.FranklyRealty.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12647085935682292923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797432599663441966.post-10201360776590504132007-11-25T12:05:00.000-05:002007-11-25T12:05:00.000-05:00

Thanks for the reply Frank. I thought maybe it was some kind of information that you could access. I think you are right about a lot of the credit going to the agent also. Chances are if they are posting more photos they are willing to try harder with everything. It really is about getting the right people working for you.

Maureen Henry - Rockland Home Stagingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797432599663441966.post-11835634846327081042007-11-25T12:04:00.003-05:002007-11-25T12:04:00.003-05:00

Hey Maureen,No, I don't have any stats on Virtual Tours. The problem is there are so many of them. Some will make their horrible 4 photos into a "tour." I would have ot open up all 250 houses and decide which ones I determined to be real tours or not. Also I don't really think that the actual photos is 100% of the reason for the difference. I think a lot of it has to do with the agent. An agent

FRANK LL0SA Va Broker- BLOG.FranklyRealty.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12647085935682292923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797432599663441966.post-50958912479881616562007-11-25T12:04:00.002-05:002007-11-25T12:04:00.002-05:00

Frank,I love sucky listing agents. I have buyers right now who are probably going to get a great deal on a wonderful house that has only so-so pictures and no lockbox.

Susan Peters - Seattle Realtor/Staging Specialisthttp://activerain.com/surrealestatenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797432599663441966.post-8697949496899706262007-11-25T12:04:00.001-05:002007-11-25T12:04:00.001-05:00

Frank,Great advice. Obviously you spent a lot of time working on the numbers for this blog. Thanks for sharing. This makes me wonder about listings in my area. Might be a good point to use when going after expireds!

Kim Peasley-Parkerhttp://activerain.com/kpeasleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797432599663441966.post-50308502609614095552007-11-25T12:04:00.000-05:002007-11-25T12:04:00.000-05:00

Frank - Great advice for buyers. I think my local MLS allows 9 photos. If there are not 9 or 20 different shots in a home it is nice to do a close up on an architectural detail, molding or fireplace. Kind of breaks things up. I know you are not a huge fan of the Virtual tour, but do you have any stats on homes sold with and w/o virtual tours. I'd be curious. Here is my theory (keep in mind

Maureen Henry - Rockland Home Staginghttp://activerain.com/rhsmoenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797432599663441966.post-18241089033476677182007-11-25T12:03:00.003-05:002007-11-25T12:03:00.003-05:00

Great stats. This is a wonderful talking point with potential clients.

Adam Brett - Fullerton, California Realtorhttp://activerain.com/realtoradamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797432599663441966.post-88300631497035118272007-11-25T12:03:00.002-05:002007-11-25T12:03:00.002-05:00

Amen! I just love those listing agents that let the MLS photographer take the photo a week after the listing is entered. Of course, the prospecting e-mails went out on the listing the morning after the listing was entered! D (DELETE) ENTER

Mike Westhttp://activerain.com/mikewestnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797432599663441966.post-90018732430762778412007-11-25T12:03:00.001-05:002007-11-25T12:03:00.001-05:00

Frank,Can I deduce that only 12% of agents are providing more than a minimum level of servicing to their sellers?Thanks, Fran

Fran Gasparihttp://activerain.com/patriotlandnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797432599663441966.post-85265981533345515042007-11-25T12:03:00.000-05:002007-11-25T12:03:00.000-05:00

Frank, interesting post. In our MLS, we can only add six photos, but on top of that, I add a RES virtual tour which holds lots of photos and a floorplan and more details on the listing. You're right though about the turn off for those homes with only one photo. Laaaaaazzzzeeee Realtor for sure. My buyers typically don't even want to see those with one photo for the reasons you mention. Good post.

Teri Ellis, ABR, CRS, GRI, ePRO, Realtor MRE - Mesa, Arizona Real Estatehttp://activerain.com/terieeenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797432599663441966.post-33093724481892681302007-11-25T12:02:00.001-05:002007-11-25T12:02:00.001-05:00

Frankly, you always tell it like it is and I love it! I wonder what excuse the drive by shooters are going to have for not utilizing the free 30? Since this is new to MRIS, I wonder what your stats will look like this time next year.

Chelle Gassan-NOVA Realtor and Stagerhttp://activerain.com/chellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797432599663441966.post-4569287646761694872007-11-25T12:02:00.000-05:002007-11-25T12:02:00.000-05:00

Frankly, as a stager, I do my best to stay away from such agents. Whatever the excuse, ( now I understand the bank owned and foreclosures, thanks Frank), it's just unexcuseable to not post as many photos as possible. Like you, I take an excess of photos of the homes I work on, in the hopes of a couple of good ones. My husband use to be a broker and NO photos for a listing did not happen in his

Ginger Foust- Dream Interior Redesign & Staginghttp://activerain.com/gingerfoustnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797432599663441966.post-61579006613447849362007-11-24T22:16:00.000-05:002007-11-24T22:16:00.000-05:00

Great photo Frank. I'll be quoting! :-)

Athol Kayhttp://www.reagentinct.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797432599663441966.post-81203691752461745542007-11-21T12:14:00.001-05:002007-11-21T12:14:00.001-05:00

I've been trying to market that approach in Central Ohio. As inspectors we have access to the homes and can provide pictures. Not that it's hard to use a digital camera and upload. It's just time consuming and we are out and about anyway.Use the home inspectors in the areas to get into the house and take many pictures and the realtor can choose which ones to use.Great point Frank and thanks for

Rick Harringtonhttp://activerain.com/golfrick1noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797432599663441966.post-33989395990294657652007-11-21T12:14:00.000-05:002007-11-21T12:14:00.000-05:00

Banks are now wanting to know what the agents are doing to market the properties. Maybe they will get savvy to this!

Renee Burrows - Las Vegas NV Real Estatehttp://activerain.com/lasvegasrealestateforyounoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797432599663441966.post-28861952639064777452007-11-21T12:13:00.003-05:002007-11-21T12:13:00.003-05:00

HOOORAHHHH!!!! Finally someone who told it like it really is! I too believe in the, "If I can post 12 photos...dang it I am going to post 12 PHOTOS!" theory.I have actually had buyers tell me that it was the photos that sold the home so I know it works. Go ahead bad listing agents....keep posting none or one....I don't mind, I am going to do what is best for my client!

Jeffery Prevatte, REALTOR, ABRhttp://activerain.com/jtprevattenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797432599663441966.post-52721913175343990212007-11-21T12:13:00.002-05:002007-11-21T12:13:00.002-05:00

But Frank - Digital photo's are so expensive..............

Kevin McGrath - www.fredva.comhttp://www.fredva.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797432599663441966.post-85712344249678044142007-11-21T12:13:00.001-05:002007-11-21T12:13:00.001-05:00

This is one of my pet peeves too. Even showing the one required photo is nowhere near good enough but the no-photo listings, what are they thinking?! I say the sooner those agents are out of business the better for the rest of us. They can't possibly get referrals with so little effort; I have no doubt your DOM stats are correct too. That won't enhance a realtor's resume!

Susan Waltershttp://activerain.com/swalters2noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797432599663441966.post-45893591712904730482007-11-21T12:13:00.000-05:002007-11-21T12:13:00.000-05:00

I am with you on having plenty of pictures as you know many are going to search the web to see what is going on.

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