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.

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These listings get worse the longer you look at them.

Wall Art Included!

Wall Art Included!terriblerealestateagentphotos
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Having a Crucifix on Your Wall is Sooo 300 AD.

Having a Crucifix on Your Wall is Sooo 300 AD.terriblerealestateagentphotos
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Lots of Light? Check. Clean Carpet? Check. Potential to Convert into a Bowling Alley? Double Check.

Lots of Light? Check. Clean Carpet? Check. Potential to Convert into a Bowling Alley? Double Check.terriblerealestateagentphotos

There is Too Much Going On Here to Even Know Where to Start.

There is Too Much Going On Here to Even Know Where to Start.terriblerealestateagentphotos

That is one way to make a listing unforgettable.

Look, It Could Be a Lot Worse.

Look, It Could Be a Lot Worse.terriblerealestateagentphotos

Takes 'Pet Friendly' to Another Level.

Takes 'Pet Friendly' to Another Level.terriblerealestateagentphotos

Pool or Swamp?

Channel your inner Shrek and live here!

Pool or Swamp?terriblerealestateagentphotos

It Looks Like a Body Was Just Dragged Out of the Frame.

It Looks Like a Body Was Just Dragged Out of the Frame.terriblerealestateagentphotos

This is a Complete Rejection of Open-Plan Living.

This is a Complete Rejection of Open-Plan Living.terriblerealestateagentphotos

The staging choices only get stranger from here.

Wait Until You See It...

Wait Until You See It...terriblerealestateagentphotos

Is There Such a Thing as Too Much Color Coordination?

Yes.

Is There Such a Thing as Too Much Color Coordination?terriblerealestateagentphotos

Downsizing After Watching Marie Kondo Like...

Downsizing After Watching Marie Kondo Like...terriblerealestateagentphotos

Genuinely Unsure if This is Mold or Modern Art.

Genuinely Unsure if This is Mold or Modern Art.terriblerealestateagentphotos

And I Can't Even Keep One Indoor Plant Alive.

And I Can't Even Keep One Indoor Plant Alive.terriblerealestateagentphotos

The Family That Pees Together...

The Family That Pees Together...terriblerealestateagentphotos

Batting Above Average.

Batting Above Average.terriblerealestateagentphotos

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.

I Mean, They Could Have At Least Dragged a Rug Over It.terriblerealestateagentphotos

Is That a Toilet in the Kitchen or a Sofa in the Bathroom?

This picture raises more questions than it answers.

Is That a Toilet in the Kitchen or a Sofa in the Bathroom?terriblerealestateagentphotos

Looks Like a Poster for a Horror Movie to Me.

Looks Like a Poster for a Horror Movie to Me.terriblerealestateagentphotos

NOPE.

Graffiti-like room interior with mismatched fixtures, toilet in kitchen, sofa in bathroomterriblerealestateagentphotos

What Happened Here?

What Happened Here?terriblerealestateagentphotos

House or Psychedelic Museum?

House or Psychedelic Museum?terriblerealestateagentphotos

How Would You Know It's a Relaxing Environment if There Weren't Mattresses in the Pool?

How Would You Know It's a Relaxing Environment if There Weren't Mattresses in the Pool?terriblerealestateagentphotos

Some of these listings feel impossible to explain.

When You Impulsively Buy a Stained Glass Window and Don't Know Where to Put It.

When You Impulsively Buy a Stained Glass Window and Don't Know Where to Put It.terriblerealestateagentphotos

Mirror, Mirror on (Every Square Inch of) the Wall.

Mirror, Mirror on (Every Square Inch of) the Wall.terriblerealestateagentphotos

When You Buy a Small House and Don't Know What to Do with All Your Old Furniture.

When You Buy a Small House and Don't Know What to Do with All Your Old Furniture.terriblerealestateagentphotos

It's Very Useful to Have a Fridge Outdoors... I Guess.

It's Very Useful to Have a Fridge Outdoors... I Guess.terriblerealestateagentphotos

This Realtor Takes Fire Safety Very Seriously.

This Realtor Takes Fire Safety Very Seriously.terriblerealestateagentphotos

Not a Fan.

Outdoor refrigerator near a house entrance, realtor-themed fire safety emphasis in yard spaceterriblerealestateagentphotos

It's Important to Make Good Use of Every Space in the House.

It's Important to Make Good Use of Every Space in the House.terriblerealestateagentphotos

Some homes are memorable for all the wrong reasons.

Before you repaint, see how roommates fought over clashing decor zones and compromises.

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