Homebuyers frequently encounter fraudulent listing photos that alter the true appearance of properties. A couple, initially excited to find their perfect home, were dismayed to discover the reality was vastly different, as the edited images showcased bright, immaculate rooms that were actually dark and dirty. Many buyers express similar frustrations online, highlighting instances where serious issues, like mold, were omitted from photos. Realtor Crystalle Guss emphasizes the need for honesty in real estate photography, stressing that attractive listings should not mislead potential buyers, which only leads to disappointment when they visit the property.
Crystalle Guss, a Realtor® in Denver, says it's important to have attractive listing photos-but they need to be true to the home. "A great photo should show the home at its best but still be honest," she says. "Nothing kills a buyer's excitement faster than feeling like they were misled the moment they walk through the front door."
In a recent Reddit post, users complain about edited listing photos, with one user saying that when they saw a house, it had 'clear mold or smoke damage along almost every ceiling/wall connection'-but the listing photos showed no sign of this.
Throughout the next months of my home shopping journey, I found that many listing photos were edited-and I was always annoyed with the misrepresentation. I wondered why sellers would post these frustrating photos.
On a different Reddit post, another home shopper was excited to see a house surrounded by lots of open space, only to realize the photos had been edited, removing the neighboring structures.
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