Real Photos Taken By Real Estate Agents To Advertise Homes You Probably Wouldn't Want To Live In
Sometimes, you just can't hide a terrible home, no matter what you do to mask it.
Some real estate listings are polished to perfection, and others look like they were photographed in the middle of a disaster movie. This collection from Terrible Real Estate Photos shows the second kind, where strange decor, messy rooms, and baffling staging choices do most of the talking.
The blog behind these images is dedicated to the worst moments in real estate photography, from odd stains and clutter to homes that seem far less inviting than the listing might suggest. It is a reminder that a good photo can sell a house, but a bad one can make people scroll right past.
These listings get worse the longer you look at them.
Wall Art Included!
terriblerealestateagentphotosHaving a Crucifix on Your Wall is Sooo 300 AD.
terriblerealestateagentphotosLots of Light? Check. Clean Carpet? Check. Potential to Convert into a Bowling Alley? Double Check.
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There is Too Much Going On Here to Even Know Where to Start.
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That is one way to make a listing unforgettable.
Look, It Could Be a Lot Worse.
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Takes 'Pet Friendly' to Another Level.
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Pool or Swamp?
Channel your inner Shrek and live here!
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It Looks Like a Body Was Just Dragged Out of the Frame.
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This is a Complete Rejection of Open-Plan Living.
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The staging choices only get stranger from here.
Wait Until You See It...
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Is There Such a Thing as Too Much Color Coordination?
Yes.
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Downsizing After Watching Marie Kondo Like...
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Genuinely Unsure if This is Mold or Modern Art.
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And I Can't Even Keep One Indoor Plant Alive.
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The Family That Pees Together...
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Batting Above Average.
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At this point, the photos are doing all the damage.
It also echoes the “artist expression vs comfort” battle in the hoarding housemate showdown, where you worry you’ll be labeled the villain.
I Mean, They Could Have At Least Dragged a Rug Over It.
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Is That a Toilet in the Kitchen or a Sofa in the Bathroom?
This picture raises more questions than it answers.
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Looks Like a Poster for a Horror Movie to Me.
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NOPE.
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What Happened Here?
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House or Psychedelic Museum?
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How Would You Know It's a Relaxing Environment if There Weren't Mattresses in the Pool?
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Some of these listings feel impossible to explain.
When You Impulsively Buy a Stained Glass Window and Don't Know Where to Put It.
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Mirror, Mirror on (Every Square Inch of) the Wall.
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When You Buy a Small House and Don't Know What to Do with All Your Old Furniture.
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It's Very Useful to Have a Fridge Outdoors... I Guess.
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This Realtor Takes Fire Safety Very Seriously.
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Not a Fan.
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It's Important to Make Good Use of Every Space in the House.
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Some homes are memorable for all the wrong reasons.
Before you repaint, see how roommates fought over clashing decor zones and compromises.