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When I moved to Seattle back in 2011 and was looking for a place to rent, I noticed that almost all the photos across multiple listings looked like they were pa
by MiddleEndian 3y ago
When I moved to Seattle back in 2011 and was looking for a place to rent, I noticed that almost all the photos across multiple listings looked like they were paintings or architectural renderings or something. I could not figure out what was off about them.
A friend pointed out that the lighting was off because every single one was photoshopped with one of a few pictures of a sunny blue sky with just a few clouds in the background, despite likely having been taken on a grey, fully cloudy day.
- _ah 3y agoThis is the famous "Czech Sky". https://seattlebubble.com/blog/2010/09/30/real-actual-listing-photos-guess-whats-amiss-edition-original-czech-sky/ https://seattlebubble.com/blog/2010/09/30/real-actual-listin...
- MiddleEndian 3y agoYes lol it was exactly that
- brookst 3y agoI mean I would pay a huge premium for a sunny house in Seattle.
- poulsbohemian 3y agoFWIW: NWMLS will fine agents if the photos have been “too” doctored… adding some blue sky is generally considered ok, but anything that hides a material defect or camouflages the actual attributes of the house is a no no.
- asdff 3y agoDoes photoshopping furniture all over the flooring and walls count? I've seen plenty of that, seems standard actually since now you don't need to pay for staging.
- mikeg8 3y agoDigital staging always looks a little off though. Also, open houses. If planning on an open house, which can be very beneficial, paying for staging may be worth it. Was for me at least.
- asdff 3y agoDepends on the market, but in hot demand markets I'm sure its not necessary at all when you are getting 10 offers over ask sight unseen and sales with no inspections.